12TH CEO DIALOGUE PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON PARTNERSHIPS TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

What this means

The document describes the 12th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa hosted in November 2025 to discuss cross-sector partnerships for accelerating development in Africa, focusing on infrastructure, energy, and mining. It notes the signing of a CEO Manifesto during the event and highlights collaboration between Africa and the global community, with Standard Bank Group quoted on infrastructure funding gaps. The emphasis is on public-private and international partnerships to mobilise investable projects and drive growth across the continent.

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

https://ggda.co.za/12th-ceo-dialogue-puts-the-spotlight-on-partnerships-to-accelerate-development-in-africa/

Key Takeaways

event: 12th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa
dates: 20-21 November 2025
location: The Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg
host: The European House - Ambrosetti (TEHA)
key session: CEOs’ Views on African Business; signing of CEO Manifesto
signatory/entity: Standard Bank Group
quote: Africa infrastructure funding gap of $100bn
subject: public-private partnerships to accelerate development in Africa

Dates

Closing Date

21 November 2025