Luanda to Host Landmark AU Infrastructure Financing Summit

By Staff Reporter

Luanda will host Africa’s biggest Infrastructure Financing Summit from 28–31 October 2025, bringing together heads of state, investors, and development partners to mobilise funding for critical projects under the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

Organised by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the Government of Angola, the summit aims to unlock billions in investment for transformative projects spanning energy, transport, logistics, digital networks, and water security.

The meeting follows the momentum of the 2023 Dakar Infrastructure Financing Summit and comes as Africa faces an annual infrastructure financing gap of more than $100 billion. With President João Lourenço of Angola currently serving as AU Chairperson, infrastructure has been placed at the centre of Africa’s development agenda.

Key priorities will include mobilising resources to implement the Continental Power Systems Master Plan, supporting the African Single Electricity Market, and driving regional integration through major industrial and trade corridors such as the Lobito Corridor and LAPSSET.

Through curated deal rooms and investment pitch sessions, governments and institutions will showcase project portfolios to investors, with an emphasis on energy access for the 600 million Africans without electricity, as well as digital, water, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

The Summit will also highlight domestic financing opportunities, including tapping Africa’s $70 billion in pension and sovereign wealth funds annually, while exploring innovative mechanisms such as blended finance, project bonds, and risk mitigation tools.

As Africa aligns its infrastructure ambitions with the global agenda under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the Luanda Summit will serve as a key platform to strengthen partnerships, secure climate-aligned investment, and showcase Africa’s leadership in shaping global infrastructure solutions.

In conclusion, the Luanda Infrastructure Financing Summit represents a decisive moment for Africa to close its infrastructure gap, attract long-term investment, and accelerate the realisation of Agenda 2063 through sustainable, cross-border projects that drive trade, energy, and industrial growth.

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