

*REPLAY* High-Level Plenary: Investment in Africa
Rooms Diamante 1 and 2
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The opening plenary brings together high-level leaders from the African and European Unions, and major financial institutions, to spotlight the EU offer: investing in Africa’s high-impact sectors. With €150 billion to be mobilised under Global Gateway, and in step with Agenda 2063, the EU is committed to connecting capital with opportunity across green energy, health, transport, agriculture, and digital transformation.
This high-level discussion sets the the tone for the Forum, and charts a path toward a stronger partnership, and shared prosperity for both continents.
Speakers

Francisca Tatchouop BELOBE
Commissioner for Economic DevelopmentAfrican Union Commission
Erica Gerretsen
Director International PartnershipEuropean Commission
Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS
Chief Executive OfficerAfrican Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Wamkele MENE
Secretary GeneralAfCFTA
Somachi Chris-Asoluka
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERTHE TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION
Benoit CHERVALIER
CEOBCH-Invest Group
Paulina M. ELAGO
Non-Executive Director & Former Executive SecretarySouthern Africa Customs Union