The Africa50 General Shareholder Meeting (GSM), organized by the Government of Mozambique, brought together African and global leaders from the public and private sectors to mobilize finance and forge partnerships for critical infrastructure projects across the continent.

The meeting, which was held under the high patronage of H.E. Daniel Francisco Chapo, President of the Republic of Mozambique, highlighted the need for African leaders to promote the strategic use of their energy assets to create jobs and inclusive growth for economic development.

President Chapo highlighted Mozambique's ambition to exploit its natural resources, including its vast gas fields and its position within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), to become a key exporter of clean energy.

“Mozambique enjoys a strategic location and is endowed with natural resources. We intend to develop our industrial strategy by building on strong partnerships with the private sector and by exploiting our energy resources, including hydropower, solar, oil and gas. Today, at GSM, in partnership with Africa50, we are signing innovative agreements focused on energy, digitalization, regional integration and single border posts,” he said.

GSM has been marked by three strategic signatures that define the frameworks for African countries to build more resilient relationships with each other and with their partners around the world. These signatures illustrate Africa50's approach to leveraging partnerships to increase investments and accelerate infrastructure development in the region

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and President of Africa50, said in his speech: “To bridge the infrastructure gap in Africa, we need to build and intensify partnerships, joining forces around baobab infrastructure opportunities. Together, we are stronger, and Africa50 represents the strongest platform for unlocking global capital for Africa's development.

Mr. Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50, said: “We are here in Maputo to accelerate our collective mission: to finance, develop and deliver the essential infrastructure that will boost economic dynamism in Mozambique and Africa, boost growth and strengthen its global competitiveness. Our gathering is not only a step on the path to the evolution of our continent's infrastructure; it is a springboard for bold commitments, catalytic partnerships, and concrete actions that will shape the future we want for Africa. We look forward to welcoming global and local partners to the African Infrastructure Forum in Mozambique next October as we bring governments, investors and innovators together to accelerate the action and innovation needed to fuel Africa's future.

Il faut noter que Africa50 is an infrastructure investor and asset manager that contributes to Africa's growth by developing and investing in bankable projects, mobilizing public capital and mobilizing private finance, with differentiated returns and financial impact. acute;.