Transport infrastructure is vital for connecting communities, economic empowerment, and Africa's energy transition. But how can we bring more projects to financial close? Here, we consider:

• What does the project pipeline look like for transport infrastructure projects across Africa?

• What lessons can be learned from successful African transport projects such as the Abidjan metro?
• How do ESG requirements impact project procurement?

• What do African governments need from the financing community to ensure that vital projects go ahead?

Alain Descamps

Chairman - STAR,

Bouygues

Janina Szwedo

Senior Trade Finance Specialist,

BGK Development Bank

Portia Dube

Head Business Development,

ECIC (Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa)

Moderator

Matthew McLean

President Endsight Consulting,

Endsight Consulting

There’s no dearth of enthusiasm when it comes to investing in Africa, but how do we ensure that there are enough bankable projects on the market to meet investment demands? This session gathers financiers, agencies, and those seeking finance to consider:

• What creative methods can we use to crowd in financing for African projects?
• What needs to be done in the procurement stage to ensure that projects are bankable?
• What qualities do projects need to have in order to attract financing? 

RITA RICCIARDI

BUSINESS ADVISOR,

Bergs & More

Hildabertha Kundu

Senior Deal Originator,

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Henri Argenson

Asset Management Director,

Themis Energy

Phillip Hall

Head of Structured Finance EMEA,

MUFG

Moderator

Matthew McLean

President Endsight Consulting,

Endsight Consulting