Angola, under its presidency of the African Union (AU), has hosted the 3rd Summit on Financing Infrastructure for Development in Africa, a major continental forum aimed at accelerating sustainable and inclusive infrastructure growth across the continent.

Held from October 28 to 31, 2025, in Luanda, the high-level event brought together African and European political leaders, investors, financial institutions, business associations, academics, and multilateral organizations to explore strategies for mobilizing long-term financing for Africa’s infrastructure development.

This year’s summit, themed “Connecting Africa, Building the Future,” focused on strengthening Africa–Europe partnerships, promoting green and sustainable investment, encouraging public-private partnerships (PPPs), and supporting cross-border projects that drive regional integration. It also emphasized the importance of innovation, sustainability, and resilience in infrastructure planning and execution.

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The four-day event featured plenary sessions and thematic panels on energy transition, digital connectivity, and financing innovation, alongside an exhibition of infrastructure projects currently under development in several African countries. It also included bilateral and multilateral meetings aimed at fostering dialogue between governments, investors, and financial institutions, as well as networking sessions to promote strategic partnerships and technical cooperation.

Organizers said the summit serves as a critical platform for building trust and cooperation between Africa and its global partners, particularly in addressing funding gaps for major projects in energy, transport, water, and communications.

The choice of Luanda as host city underscores Angola’s growing role as a driver of regional cooperation and its commitment to advancing African-led solutions to the continent’s infrastructure challenges.

The summit aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting Africa’s shared vision to build resilient, innovative, and inclusive infrastructure systems that connect communities and power future growth.