Sustainable Capital Markets Conference

Catalysing Africa's growth
through capital markets

About the Conference

We are at the forefront of Africa’s financial future

Our Capital Markets team is bringing together the continent’s top financial leaders, policymakers and capital market innovators at this exclusive event. It is an opportunity to engage with thought leaders shaping the future of Africa’s financial landscape and driving sustainable development through capital markets.

Unlocking Africa’s financial potential

As Africa’s population and economies grow, so does the demand for resilient, homegrown solutions to socio-economic challenges. With over US$2.4 trillion in institutional capital, Africa has the potential to lead the world in sustainable growth – if we unlock the right strategies, tools and partnerships.

Event Objectives

The proposed session will achieve the following objectives

Provide a platform for knowledge sharing on capital market development for Africa’s financial, real, and social sector leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders. 

Showcase FSD Africa’s approach to developing sustainable capital markets in Africa and the impact of our interventions and collaborations.

Create networking opportunities that foster relationships and potential partnerships among key players in Africa’s capital markets.

Shape the future of Africa’s financing landscape by positioning Africa’s capital markets as a sustainable means to raise capital for Africa’s SDG priorities, mitigating risks associated with foreign currency borrowing.

At this conference, participants will

Network with decision-makers who are driving Africa’s shift towards financial independence, creating opportunities for collaboration that will reshape the continent’s financing ecosystem.

Learn from industry pioneers about innovative financial instruments like green, social and sustainability-linked bonds that can transform Africa’s development trajectory.

Engage in high-level discussions on the evolving role of Africa’s capital markets in mobilising domestic resources for climate action, infrastructure development, and the achievement of SDG priorities.

Showcasing real impact

We will shine a spotlight on the impact of these interventions and reveal new opportunities to accelerate Africa’s economic growth through finance.

Expert panels & discussions

Gain insights from Africa’s top financial and policy experts as they discuss challenges, trends, and success stories in sustainable finance

Networking opportunities

Build lasting connections with leading investors,regulators, fund managers, and innovators from across Africa’s Capital Markets

Innovative financing solutions

Explore the potential of green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds to mobilise capital for Africa’s urgent climate and social challenges

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Shaping Africa’s future

Be part of the conversation that positions Africa’s capital markets as a critical solution to financing the continent’s SDG priorities

Event information

With over US$2.4 trillion in institutional capital, Africa has vast potential for sustainable development. Yet, challenges like extreme poverty, energy deficits, and over US$1 trillion in debt constrain governments’ capacity to address socio-economic and climate needs.

Innovative financial instruments, including green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds, could mobilize critical climate finance across Africa. Expanding these bonds can bridge funding gaps, enhance investment, and foster sustainable projects to build resilience across the continent.