Infrastructure and Industry

As Africa experiences unprecedented infrastructure investment and mining expansion, there's a critical window to establish ownership structures and financing mechanisms that ensure African communities capture lasting value from their resources. The traditional extractive model is being challenged, creating opportunities for indigenous companies to drive equitable growth and transform Africa's role from supplier to strategic partner. This panel will examine how innovative financing, local content policies, and public–private partnerships can shift the balance of power toward African stakeholders. Panelists will share strategies for building infrastructure and resource projects that generate long-term economic value, strengthen local capacity, and position African firms as leaders in global supply chains.