The session focuses on showcasing innovative financing models and transformative strategies that accelerate Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) transitions across Africa. It explores how partnerships aligned with Agenda 2063, the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) priorities, and Japan’s development cooperation strategy can help identify scalable solutions for unlocking new financing and investment opportunities on the continent.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in enabling investment in market-driven sustainable development solutions. It highlights the catalytic role of public-private partnerships, impact investing, and blended finance in fostering transformative change. Case studies from Cabo Verde, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe serve as practical examples of how financing, technology, and market-based approaches can be leveraged for lasting sustainable impact.
In alignment with the priorities of TICAD 9, the session underscores the importance of advancing Africa’s sustainable development through economic transformation, private sector engagement, and regional integration. It demonstrates how integrated policy frameworks and innovative financing approaches can drive systemic change in key areas such as digital transformation, food systems innovation, job creation, social protection, and just energy transitions.
