About Us
Positioning Within the World
Bank Annual Meetings
Africa @ World Bank Annual Meetings is a high-level, one-day symposium held in Washington, D.C., alongside the World Bank Annual Meetings. The event convenes African policymakers, economists, business leaders, researchers, and development partners to engage in strategic dialogue on Africa’s most pressing economic challenges and its vast potential for
growth and transformation.
This forum provides a unique platform for frank and forward-looking discussions on economic reforms, regional integration, investment strategies, and inclusive development. It also facilitates stronger collaboration between African governments and international financial institutions, notably the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Significance of the Event
- Elevate Africa’s strategic economic priorities at the global level.
- Share best practices and innovations from across the continent.
- Foster dialogue between African leaders and global financial institutions.
- Explore opportunities for infrastructure development, energy access, and regional trade.
- Discuss practical strategies to enhance employment, human capital development, and financial inclusion.
Our Role as Host Organization
Nkafu Policy Institute (Host Organization), in partnership with African institutions and international partners.
About the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation
The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation wasestablished to catalyze Africa’s economictransformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship,science and technology innovation, public health,and progressive policies that create economicopportunities for all. The Foundation partners with localgovernments, policymakers, private enterprises, civilsociety organizations, and development partners toexpand resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers,and small business owners, improving individuallivelihoods
About the Nkafu Policy Institute
The Nkafu Policy Institute is an Africanthink tank with a mission to provideindependent, in-depth, and insightful policyrecommendations that enable all Africansto prosper in free, fair, democratic, andsustainable economies. The Institute’s teamof analysts, experts, and researchers workson governance and democracy, health andeducation, peace and security, science andtechnology, and economic policy.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide
Submit Invitation Request or Accept Invitation
All attendees must be invited or apply to attend via the official event website.
Approval
Notification
Approved applicants will receive confirmation and payment instructions.
Complete Registration Payment
Upon approval, attendees must submit payment to secure participation.
Receive Confirmation & Materials
A confirmation email and digital event materials will be sent after successful registration.
Submit Invitation Request or Accept Invitation
All attendees must be invited or apply to attend via the official event website.
Approval
Notification
Approved applicants will receive confirmation and payment instructions.
Complete Registration Payment
Upon approval, attendees must submit payment to secure participation.
Receive Confirmation & Materials
A confirmation email and digital event materials will be sent after successful registration.