Breakout 2
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Saturday
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11:30 am
Spangler Auditorium

Strategic Investments for Impact and Growth across Africa

The panel brings together key financiers in Africa—spanning the private sector, philanthropies, and public sector players—to explore how innovative financing can drive sustainable development and economic growth across the continent. The discussion will highlight the critical role of collaboration among these stakeholders in addressing Africa’s unique challenges and unlocking its opportunities. Panelists will share insights on structuring impactful investments, mobilizing capital at scale, and leveraging strategic partnerships, while also addressing the challenges they face when operating in the region.

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Strategic Investments for Impact and Growth across Africa

The panel brings together key financiers in Africa—spanning the private sector, philanthropies, and public sector players—to explore how innovative financing can drive sustainable development and economic growth across the continent. The discussion will highlight the critical role of collaboration among these stakeholders in addressing Africa’s unique challenges and unlocking its opportunities. Panelists will share insights on structuring impactful investments, mobilizing capital at scale, and leveraging strategic partnerships, while also addressing the challenges they face when operating in the region.

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America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 11:30 AM
Spangler Auditorium

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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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1:30 pm
Spangler Auditorium
Geopolitics
Speculation, Truth, and State Capacity
Examining how effective governance and institutional strength can accelerate Africa's economic transformation.
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Speculation, Truth, and State Capacity

This panel explores the pivotal role of the public sector in fostering Africa's economic transformation through effective policymaking and institutional innovation. By examining lessons from across the continent, panelists will highlight how strategic governance, sound monetary policy, and strong institutions have laid the groundwork for thriving private sector growth and long-term prosperity.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 1:30 PM
Spangler Auditorium
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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 109
Ecosystem Development
From Consumer to Creator: Africa's Path to Pharmaceutical Sovereignty
How Africa is building the capacity to develop and manufacture its own medicines.
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From Consumer to Creator: Africa's Path to Pharmaceutical Sovereignty

Africa's healthcare systems face critical challenges: reducing reliance on foreign aid, addressing the shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases, and expanding access to care. This panel explores practical and innovative models to transform pharmaceutical development and manufacturing on the continent, moving Africa from consumer to creator in the global health value chain.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 109
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Lunches
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Saturday
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12:15 pm
Batten 203
Finance
L&L: CrossBoundary
A lunch-and-learn session hosted by CrossBoundary.
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L&L: CrossBoundary

Join CrossBoundary for a lunch-and-learn on investment advisory and asset management in frontier markets. Learn how CrossBoundary is unlocking private capital flows into Africa's most underserved markets and creating scalable investment models for the continent.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 12:15 PM
Batten 203
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CrossBoundary Group
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Breakout 3
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Saturday
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2:30 pm
Aldrich 110
Ecosystem Development
Affordable Housing in Rapidly Growing Cities
Innovative solutions for Africa's urban housing challenge.
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Affordable Housing in Rapidly Growing Cities

Africa's cities are growing faster than anywhere else on the planet, creating an unprecedented demand for affordable housing. This panel explores innovative approaches to financing, building, and governing housing at scale — from new construction technologies to creative policy frameworks — that can help African cities meet the needs of their rapidly expanding populations.

America/New_York
Mar 28, 2026 2:30 PM
Aldrich 110
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