{"id":486405,"date":"2025-11-07T14:27:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=486405"},"modified":"2026-01-24T00:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T00:18:22","slug":"banjul-7%e1%b5%97%ca%b0-edition-of-the-financial-afrik-awards-2026","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/event\/banjul-7%e1%b5%97%ca%b0-edition-of-the-financial-afrik-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Banjul: 7\u1d57\u02b0 Edition of The Financial Afrik Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"376\"><strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"376\">Dates: <\/strong>January 22\u201323, 2026<strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"376\"><br \/>\nVenue: <\/strong><a class=\"sc-8d10e6fc-1 QcmXR\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=The%20Sir%20Dawda%20Kairaba%20Jawara%20International%20Conference%20Center%20in%20Bijilo%2C%20The%20Gambia.%2C%20Banjul%2C%20Brikama%2C%20Gambie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"sc-8d10e6fc-4 heKIcq\">The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Bijilo, The Gambia.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"381\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"445\">\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"445\">A Landmark Gathering for African Economic Leadership<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"763\">Launched in <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"467\">2018<\/strong>, the <em data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"497\">Financial Afrik Awards<\/em> have become one of the <strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"584\">flagship events on Africa\u2019s financial and economic calendar<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\" \/>Each year, the event brings together <strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"687\">leading figures from finance, economics, and public policy<\/strong> to discuss, analyze, and celebrate the continent\u2019s major transformations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"1037\">Far beyond a ceremony, the <em data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"816\">Financial Afrik Awards<\/em> serve as a <strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"874\">forum for ideas, strategy, and opportunity<\/strong>, where <strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"983\">public and private decision-makers, investors, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and experts<\/strong> connect to shape the future of African development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1211\">Every edition also honors <strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1099\">\u201cThe 100 Who Transform Africa\u201d<\/strong>, recognizing individuals and institutions whose vision and impact drive economic progress across the continent.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1239\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1239\">Why Attend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1432\">\n<li data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1303\">\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1303\"><strong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1301\">Because Africa is shaping its own financial narrative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1359\">\n<p data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1359\"><strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1357\">Because African talent deserves a global stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1432\">\n<p data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1432\"><strong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1432\">Because the continent\u2019s economic future is being built \u2014 with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1665\">\ud83d\udc49 Joining the <em data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1473\">Financial Afrik Awards<\/em> means engaging with a <strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1530\">community of visionary leaders<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1558\">top-level policymakers<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1578\">innovators<\/strong> committed to defining a <strong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1664\">sovereign, inclusive, and forward-looking African economy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1711\">\ud83e\udded <strong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1711\">Key Strategic Themes for 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1799\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1799\">Public\u2013Private Partnerships: A Sustainable Alternative to Public Debt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"2138\">In an era of fiscal tightening and rising debt, <strong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1887\">Public\u2013Private Partnerships (PPPs)<\/strong> have become a <strong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1925\">strategic necessity<\/strong> to finance Africa\u2019s growing infrastructure needs.<br data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1978\" \/>PPPs enable governments to <strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2033\">mobilize private capital<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2066\">accelerate project delivery<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2101\">enhance public governance<\/strong>, while maintaining fiscal stability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2269\">The challenge is no longer about <em data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2178\">why<\/em> PPPs matter \u2014 but <em data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2202\">how<\/em> to make them work effectively.<br data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\" \/>A strong PPP framework relies on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<li data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2325\">\n<p data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2325\"><strong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2295\">Robust institutions<\/strong> and independent regulation,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2387\">\n<p data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2387\"><strong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2354\">Transparent procedures<\/strong> and sound contract management,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2453\">\n<p data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2453\"><strong data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2415\">Balanced risk-sharing<\/strong> between public and private sectors,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<p data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2490\"><strong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2487\">Accurate financial modeling<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<p data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2558\">And <strong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2526\">reliable legal safeguards<\/strong> to build investor confidence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2959\">Successful models \u2014 from <strong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2620\">energy projects in South Africa<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2684\">infrastructure partnerships in Morocco and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/strong> \u2014 demonstrate that well-designed PPPs can enhance both <strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2770\">sovereignty and efficiency<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2774\" \/>At Banjul, discussions will move from concept to action: exploring <strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2876\">innovative financing mechanisms<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2907\">regulatory best practices<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2958\">strategies for scaling PPPs across Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2959\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-486406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06-450x563.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06-605x756.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PHOTO-2025-11-01-23-30-06.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2964\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3041\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3041\">Africa\u2013Arab World: Building a Strategic Alliance for the Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3295\">The partnership between <strong data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3096\">Africa and the Arab world<\/strong> is entering a decisive phase, driven by two complementary forces:<br data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3165\" \/>the <strong data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3202\">Arab Coordination Group (ACG)<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3292\">Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI \/ Africa Club)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3774\">On one side, Arab institutions such as the <strong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3376\">Saudi Fund for Development (SFD)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3387\">BADEA<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3402\">OPEC Fund<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3412\">ADIA<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3425\">QIA<\/strong> hold a <strong data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3482\">combined asset base exceeding USD 400 billion<\/strong>, providing access to significant capital and liquidity.<br data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3541\" \/>On the other, African institutions like <strong data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3596\">Afreximbank<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3634\">Shelter Afrique Development Bank<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3653\">TDB Group<\/strong> manage more than <strong data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3700\">USD 100 billion in assets<\/strong>, supporting trade, investment, and infrastructure across the continent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3832\">This partnership builds on Africa\u2019s strong fundamentals:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"4042\">\n<li data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3893\">\n<p data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3893\">A <strong data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3863\">1.4 billion population<\/strong>, half of whom are under 25,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3941\">\n<p data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3941\">A <strong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3938\">USD 3 trillion projected GDP by 2030<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3995\">\n<p data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3995\">The <strong data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3983\">world\u2019s largest free trade area<\/strong> (AfCFTA),<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4042\">\n<p data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4042\">And abundant natural and energy resources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4283\">The roundtable in Banjul will focus on <strong data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4110\">co-financing mechanisms<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4140\">risk-sharing instruments<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4171\">joint Afro-Arab funds<\/strong>, aiming to enhance <strong data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4217\">infrastructure finance<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4246\">industrial value chains<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4280\">food and energy security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4540\">By combining <strong data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4320\">Arab capital depth<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4357\">African institutional expertise<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4394\">shared industrial ambitions<\/strong>, this alliance can become a <strong data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4475\">major driver of 21st-century development finance<\/strong>, anchoring Africa\u2019s economic sovereignty and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4545\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4610\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4610\">Invest in The Gambia: A Rising Hub of Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4984\">Strategically positioned as a <strong data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4663\">gateway to ECOWAS<\/strong> and its <strong data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4697\">400 million consumers<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4713\">The Gambia<\/strong> is emerging as one of <strong data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4792\">West Africa\u2019s most promising investment destinations<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4796\" \/>With a stable macroeconomic environment and a clear commitment to private-sector growth, the country offers an <strong data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"4945\">attractive ecosystem for investors<\/strong> seeking both security and opportunity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"5156\">Through the leadership of the <strong data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5071\">Gambia Investment &amp; Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA)<\/strong>, the nation has strengthened its institutional and regulatory framework by ensuring:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5157\" data-end=\"5433\">\n<li data-start=\"5157\" data-end=\"5204\">\n<p data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5204\"><strong data-start=\"5159\" data-end=\"5187\">Strong legal protections<\/strong> for investors,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5263\">\n<p data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5263\"><strong data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5260\">Competitive tax incentives and customs facilities<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5264\" data-end=\"5323\">\n<p data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5323\"><strong data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5293\">A single-window service<\/strong> for streamlined procedures,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5356\">\n<p data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5356\"><strong data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5353\">Active support for PPPs<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5357\" data-end=\"5433\">\n<p data-start=\"5359\" data-end=\"5433\">And a <strong data-start=\"5365\" data-end=\"5430\">national strategy focused on value creation and export growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5435\" data-end=\"5475\"><strong data-start=\"5435\" data-end=\"5475\">Priority investment sectors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5476\" data-end=\"5846\">\n<li data-start=\"5476\" data-end=\"5547\">\n<p data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5547\"><em data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5501\">Tourism &amp; hospitality<\/em> \u2013 sustainable and coastal tourism projects,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5548\" data-end=\"5614\">\n<p data-start=\"5550\" data-end=\"5614\"><em data-start=\"5550\" data-end=\"5573\">Energy &amp; hydrocarbons<\/em> \u2013 offshore exploration and renewables,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5615\" data-end=\"5669\">\n<p data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5669\"><em data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5636\">Logistics &amp; trade<\/em> \u2013 port and air infrastructure,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5670\" data-end=\"5734\">\n<p data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5734\"><em data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5700\">Digital economy &amp; services<\/em> \u2013 fintech, IT, and outsourcing,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5735\" data-end=\"5802\">\n<p data-start=\"5737\" data-end=\"5802\"><em data-start=\"5737\" data-end=\"5765\">Agriculture &amp; agribusiness<\/em> \u2013 agro-processing and aquaculture,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5803\" data-end=\"5846\">\n<p data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5846\"><em data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5844\">Real estate &amp; special economic zones.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"6177\">During the <em data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"5883\">Financial Afrik Awards<\/em>, <strong data-start=\"5885\" data-end=\"5894\">GIEPA<\/strong> will showcase a portfolio of <strong data-start=\"5924\" data-end=\"5953\">investment-ready projects<\/strong> and facilitate <strong data-start=\"5969\" data-end=\"6059\">direct engagements between investors, government officials, and financial institutions<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6063\" \/>The goal: to establish <strong data-start=\"6086\" data-end=\"6159\">The Gambia as a competitive, open, and forward-looking investment hub<\/strong> in the subregion.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6182\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6184\" data-end=\"6213\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"6190\" data-end=\"6213\">Preliminary Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"6215\" data-end=\"6239\"><strong data-start=\"6219\" data-end=\"6239\">January 22, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6327\">\n<li data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6277\">\n<p data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6277\">Strategic visits (by appointment)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6278\" data-end=\"6302\">\n<p data-start=\"6280\" data-end=\"6302\">Private B2B meetings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6303\" data-end=\"6327\">\n<p data-start=\"6305\" data-end=\"6327\">VIP Welcome Cocktail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6329\" data-end=\"6353\"><strong data-start=\"6333\" data-end=\"6353\">January 23, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6354\" data-end=\"6536\">\n<li data-start=\"6354\" data-end=\"6383\">\n<p data-start=\"6356\" data-end=\"6383\">Official Opening Ceremony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6384\" data-end=\"6404\">\n<p data-start=\"6386\" data-end=\"6404\">Strategic Panels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6405\" data-end=\"6439\">\n<p data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6439\"><em data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6429\">Invest in The Gambia<\/em> Session<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6440\" data-end=\"6474\">\n<p data-start=\"6442\" data-end=\"6474\"><em data-start=\"6442\" data-end=\"6461\">Africa\u2013Arab World<\/em> Roundtable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6475\" data-end=\"6536\">\n<p data-start=\"6477\" data-end=\"6536\">\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Gala &amp; Awards Night: <em data-start=\"6502\" data-end=\"6534\">\u201cThe 100 Who Transform 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