The 13th African Public Private Summit (APPP) is gearing up to host an extraordinary event that will bring together a remarkable array of speakers, invaluable insights, and a wide range of topics. With an impressive lineup of sessions featuring renowned experts, this summit promises to offer an unmatched experience for professionals, policymakers, and investors. This article highlights key sessions and featured speakers that make this event an unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in public-private partnerships (PPPs) and infrastructure development.
Date: 24th – 26 October 2023 Opening Session: Building Partnerships for Successful PPP Programs The summit kicks off with a high-level ministerial roundtable focused on “Building Partnerships to Deliver Successful PPP Programs.” Attendees will gain strategic insights and policy guidance from influential government officials. This session provides a unique chance to learn, share, and collaborate on driving successful PPP programs and advancing infrastructure development agendas. Valuable lessons and best practices from successful PPP cases in other developing countries will be shared, offering insights that can be adapted to the African context. Session 1: Improving the Enabling Environment for PPPs A panel discussion titled “Improving the Enabling Environment, Understanding the Key Necessary Steps” offers practical wisdom from invited experts from diverse countries. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for creating a better environment for PPPs, essential for driving sustainable infrastructure development and economic growth in their respective countries. Featured Speakers:- Muneer Ferozie, Regional Head Transaction Advisory – PPPs Africa Region, International Finance Corporation
- Sedef Yavuz Noyan, Head of Public Private Partnership Department, Presidency of Turkish Republic, Strategy and Budget Office
- Yann Burtin, Head, Western Europe and Maghreb, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), World Bank Group
- Patrick Kouame, Investment Director, African Infrastructure Investment Managers
- Atter Ezzat Hannoura, Director, PPP Central Unit, Ministry of Finance, Egypt
- Moussa Kouayate, Chairman, CNP-PPP, Cote d’Ivoire
- Walid Madwar, General Manager/VP, Metito Utilities Ltd, Middle East and Africa
- Telidji Salim, Director General, Caisse Nationale d’Équipement
- Mehdi Oomar, Legal Counsel, African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), Cote d’Ivoire
- Primah Atugonza, Senior Legal Counsel and Head of PPP/Infrastructure Portfolio, African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), Cote d’Ivoire, Chair, WAPPP Africa
- Muneer Ferozie, Regional Manager and Head of PPPs in the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkiye, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, IFC, Jordan
- Sedef Yavuz Noyan, Head of Public Private Partnership Department, Presidency of Turkish Republic, Strategy and Budget Office