The 2025 Annual Workshop of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, celebrated AADFI’s 50th Anniversary under the theme “Joining Forces for a More Sustainable and Greener Future for African DFIs.” Hosted by BNI, CDC-CI, and SGPME, and supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the event gathered over 250 participants from 36 countries, including senior representatives of DFIs, MDBs, and central banks. Discussions focused on scaling up sustainable investments, innovative financing, and partnerships for climate action. The opening ceremony featured addresses from the AfDB and the Ivorian Ministry of Economy and Finance, reaffirming DFIs’ strategic role in advancing Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
The 2025 Annual Workshop of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), held on May 26, 2025, at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marked the Association’s 50th Anniversary. Under the theme “Joining Forces for a More Sustainable and Greener Future for African DFIs,” the event was hosted by Ivorian AADFI members—Banque Nationale d’Investissement (BNI), Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations de Côte d’Ivoire (CDC-CI), and Société de Garantie des Crédits aux PME (SGPME)—with the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The workshop’s objectives included reflecting on AADFI’s five-decade journey, scaling up sustainable investments, exploring innovative financing, and fostering partnerships to advance the sustainability agenda. Over 250 delegates representing DFIs, MDBs, central banks, academia, and private sector organizations from 36 countries attended. The opening ceremony featured high-level officials from the AfDB and the Ivorian Ministry of Economy and Finance, reaffirming the role of DFIs in promoting Africa’s green and inclusive development.
