Summary Report of the 2025 Annual Workshop
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.