For many African countries, infrastructure development is as much a national security imperative as it is an economic one. Yet, an annual financing gap exceeding $100 billion persists, making the attraction of (often foreign) investment a top priority for African leaders.  The ability to align infrastructure investments and harness greater financial resources for enhanced regional impact is a rare and valuable opportunity.  

The Lobito Corridor is an example of how to strategically use infrastructure investment to strengthen regional trade routes and create growth clusters that unlock new investment opportunities which will shape the future of African trade and commerce.  Participants in this session will discuss progress made since the early stages of this initiative and highlight new investments that will unlock and drive greater economic growth in the Southern African region and beyond.