Africa Investment Forum 2025 Secures $15B for Projects
The Africa Investment Forum 2025 (#AIF2025) took place in Rabat, Morocco, from 26 to 28 November 2025 under the theme of ‘Bridging the Gap: Mobilizing Private Capital to Unlock Africa’s Full Potential.’ The Forum managed to unlock over USD 15 billion of financing for some 40 projects.
In terms of participation, more than 2,000 delegates attended, with 32 private sector investors, which represents double the number in 2024. The level of interest in AIF highlights the growing appetite for Africa. At the end of the Forum, the African Development Bank President Ould Tah expressed his ‘full optimism for the future of our continent.’
Japan distinguished itself with a 100-strong delegation, the largest of all the 80 countries represented at the Forum. Italy hosted a session to explain the progress on its #MatteiPlan for Africa. Mission 300 (#M300) gave an update on its program to deliver #ElectricityAccess to 300 million Africans.
AfDB ensures that the projects pitched are bankable and are backed by financial models and environmental and socio-economic impact studies. For the 2025 edition, two-thirds of the projects were in the energy and transport sectors, with #eMobility emerging as a trend.
Indeed, #ClimateChange remains a top priority for Africa where it is estimated that at least USD 300 billion is required for climate action annually. However, Africa only received USD 30 billion in 2024, or barely 10% of its needs. One way to address the financing gap is to leverage blended and innovative financing by tapping into Diaspora Vehicles and Islamic Green Bonds.
To monitor project development, the AfDB will introduce an annual dashboard to ensure financial commitments translate into actual investments. Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, expressed her belief that Africa is no longer defined by constraints, but buoyed by its solutions. She also put on record her appreciation for investors who respect Africa’s priorities.