M. Karim Zidane
Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies
Minister
Mr. Karim Zidane was appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, on October 23, 2024, as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, responsible for Investment, Convergence, and the Evaluation of Public Policies.
With a solid experience in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Karim Zidane has demonstrated deep expertise in leading strategic projects, coordinating multisectoral initiatives, and building high-level partnerships.
A graduate of prestigious national and international institutions, he brings over twenty years of experience managing complex economic portfolios, with a particular focus on sustainable growth policies and attracting foreign investment to Morocco.
Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies
Minister
Mr. Karim Zidane was appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, on October 23, 2024, as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, responsible for Investment, Convergence, and the Evaluation of Public Policies.
With a solid experience in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Karim Zidane has demonstrated deep expertise in leading strategic projects, coordinating multisectoral initiatives, and building high-level partnerships.
A graduate of prestigious national and international institutions, he brings over twenty years of experience managing complex economic portfolios, with a particular focus on sustainable growth policies and attracting foreign investment to Morocco.
Mr Samaila Zubairu
Africa Finance Corporation
President & CEO
Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of Africa Finance Corporation, has led transformative infrastructure investments across Africa for over three decades. Under his leadership, AFC has doubled its membership, tripled investments, and more than doubled profits by 2023. Recognized globally, AFC has won multiple awards, including Pan-African Champion (2024) and DFI of the Year (2022). Mr. Zubairu co-chairs the WEF’s clean energy network, and his efforts in climate finance have set benchmarks in emerging markets. A former CFO of Dangote Cement, he is an Eisenhower Fellow and Chartered Accountant with a BSc in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University.
Africa Finance Corporation
President & CEO
Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of Africa Finance Corporation, has led transformative infrastructure investments across Africa for over three decades. Under his leadership, AFC has doubled its membership, tripled investments, and more than doubled profits by 2023. Recognized globally, AFC has won multiple awards, including Pan-African Champion (2024) and DFI of the Year (2022). Mr. Zubairu co-chairs the WEF’s clean energy network, and his efforts in climate finance have set benchmarks in emerging markets. A former CFO of Dangote Cement, he is an Eisenhower Fellow and Chartered Accountant with a BSc in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University.