IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings 2024

Fostering Partnerships for Africa’s Growth: Highlights from Kia Yusuf Foundation Participation at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings 2024

October 21. 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

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.