Fostering Partnerships for Africa’s Growth: Highlights from Kia Yusuf Foundation Participation at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings 2024
October 2024
SPOTLIGHT
Driving African Development Through Global Engagement
The Kia Yusuf Foundation (KYF) took part in the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., where global leaders gathered to discuss sustainable economic growth and development. These meetings presented valuable opportunities for KYF to contribute to vital conversations on Africa’s future.
Key Development Discussions
KYF engaged in in-depth discussions centered around critical areas for Africa’s progress
Sustainable Development
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Advocating for projects that strengthen infrastructure against climate challenges.
Education Enhancement: Contributing insights on modernizing education to meet the needs of African youth.
Healthcare Accessibility: Supporting initiatives aimed at expanding access to essential healthcare services.
Economic Growth
Digital Financial Inclusion: Exploring digital solutions to make financial services accessible to underserved communities.
Infrastructure Funding: Learning about innovative financing models to support large-scale African projects.
Debt Sustainability: Understanding strategies for managing debt to ensure long-term stability for African economies.
Insights from the Babacar Ndiaye Lecture
At the Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, hosted by Afreximbank, KYF explored the theme, “Saving Lives Today versus Saving the Planet for the Future: Can the AfCFTA Resolve the Climate Change Dilemma?” Key takeaways included
The balance between development needs and climate action.
AfCFTA’s role in fostering sustainable economic growth.
Opportunities for Africa’s low-carbon development journey.
Building Collaborative Partnerships
The World Bank-IMF Meetings offered KYF opportunities to:
Network with Global Development Partners: Establish connections for future collaborative initiatives.
Lear Innovative Approaches: Gain insights into emerging trends and priorities in global development.
Explore Collaborative Projects: Identify potential partnerships to drive impactful change in African communities.
KYF’s Ongoing Commitment
These engagements underscore KYF’s dedication to
Empowering Women: Supporting women-focused development initiatives.
Improving Healthcare Accessibility: Addressing critical healthcare needs in underserved regions.
Fostering Community Development: Encouraging sustainable practices and resilience in African communities.
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