Addis Ababa will host a major continental event set to shape the future of Africa’s infrastructure. From June 9 to 12, 2025, the PIDA Round Table will bring together policymakers, investors, climate finance experts, and Member States under the theme: “Mobilizing Climate Finance for Africa’s Infrastructure Future.”
Organized by the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD, the African Development Bank (AfDB), GIZ, and other partners, the event will take place at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Ethiopia’s capital.
Setting the Stage: Opening Remarks from Key Leaders
The opening session will feature powerful messages from two key figures driving Africa’s infrastructure and climate agenda:
Dr. Kamugisha Kazuma, Director for Infrastructure and Energy at the African Union Commission, will underscore the urgency of aligning infrastructure development with climate resilience and sustainable growth.
Ms. Annele Janz-Huber, Head of Component and Sector Coordinator at GIZ-AU, will highlight the importance of strong partnerships, technical support, and policy innovation to drive infrastructure transformation on the continent.
A Platform for Action
This year’s PIDA Round Table is designed not just to talk, but to act. The event will include:
. Live Project Pitches from Member States
Countries will present bankable, climate-aligned infrastructure projects seeking financing, partnerships, or technical support from cross-border energy corridors to climate-smart transport networks.
. Matchmaking with Investors & Climate Funds
Dedicated sessions will connect project owners with a wide spectrum of financiers: public, private, philanthropic, and multilateral.
. Policy Dialogues on Climate-Aligned Investment
Stakeholders will co-develop practical policy recommendations to ensure climate risk, adaptation, and mitigation are built into infrastructure planning from the start.
. Financing Innovation Spotlight
Explore how green bonds, guarantees, and blended finance models can unlock the billions Africa needs for a resilient infrastructure revolution.
Why It Matters
Africa stands at a crossroads: the continent needs massive infrastructure investment to meet development goals, yet it must do so in a way that is climate-smart, inclusive, and future-proof. The PIDA Round Table 2025 represents a unique opportunity to align stakeholders around this shared vision.
The projects, partnerships, and policies shaped in Addis Ababa this June could define how Africa builds for the next generation.
Media & Participation:
For updates, interviews, or media accreditation, contact the PIDA Secretariat at
📧 media@pida-africa.org
About PIDA:
The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) is the African Union’s strategic initiative to accelerate infrastructure development across energy, transport, ICT, and water ,advancing integration, trade, and sustainability across the continent.
Eyob Salemot, Correspondent
