Africa Investment Forum

About

Transforming Africa's Investment Potential Into Reality.

Africa is home to some of the world's most significant untapped investment opportunities. Yet, too many projects struggle to reach financial close due to gaps in preparation, information and access to capital.

The Africa Investment Forum was created to address this challenge by providing a platform where investment opportunities are not only showcased but actively advanced into deals.

Learn more about AIF

Learn more about AIF

Vision, mission, mandate and the partners behind the marketplace.

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Vision

To position Africa as a leading and competitive global investment destination, shifting the narrative from risk to opportunity scale and long-term value.

To unlock the full potential of Africa's economies by connecting global capital to projects that can drive sustainable growth, regional integration and economic transformation.

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Mission

To accelerate the flow of investment into Africa by connecting investors with bankable, well-structured projects.

AIF moves projects from preparation to investment decision through curated pipelines, direct engagement, risk mitigation and faster paths toward financial close.

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Mandate

Established by the African Development Bank Group and founding partners, AIF mobilizes domestic and international capital for transformative, high-impact projects across Africa.

Its mandate is to bridge bankable projects and investors, de-risk investment, promote public-private partnerships and position Africa as a competitive global investment destination.

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What Makes AIF Different?

Unlike traditional investment forums, AIF is not centered on discussion alone. It is a practical, results-driven platform where projects benefit from rigorous preparation, serious investor networks and a structured process designed to advance deals.

Afreximbank logo Afreximbank brings trade finance reach and institutional capacity to help connect African opportunities with global markets. Africa Finance Corporation logo Africa Finance Corporation supports infrastructure-led growth with investment expertise across strategic sectors. Africa50 logo Africa50 focuses on accelerating infrastructure development and project preparation across the continent. African Development Bank Group logo The African Development Bank Group convenes the platform and anchors its development finance credibility. BADEA logo BADEA strengthens the partnership model with development finance support and regional investment alignment. DBSA logo DBSA contributes infrastructure finance experience and practical project development insight. TDB logo TDB brings regional finance expertise and a strong focus on trade, development and investment flows.
Our Mission

Africa Investment Forum

Upcoming Event

AIF Market Days 2026

AIF Market Days is the flagship gathering of the Africa Investment Forum where capital meets opportunity in a highly curated transaction-driven environment.

The 2026 edition will convene global investors, project sponsors, policymakers and financial institutions to engage directly on a pipeline of investment-ready projects.

Through structured and closed boardroom sessions, participants move beyond dialogue to real-time engagement, exploring co-investment opportunities and forming strategic partnerships.

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Rabat,

Morocco

26-28 November 2026
Join

Global investors, business leaders and policymakers meet at the next edition of AIF Market Days, the continent's leading investment platform.

Engage

Engage directly in high-level boardroom sessions, discover a pipeline of investment-ready projects and unlock co-investment opportunities across key sectors.

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