This workshop takes a detailed look at PPPs, considering how the structure can be used to support budget-strapped governments in countries with significant infrastructure needs. 

• What role do PPPs play in an African market where private capital is increasingly important? 

• How do we demystify PPPs whilst ensuring they are properly understood? 

• What types of blended finance solutions and risk mitigation instruments can de-risk projects for private investors? 

• How can PPPs that work in other markets be adapted to suit Africa’s specific needs?

As our geopolitical keynote highlighted, today’s business environment is tough on emerging markets. This session gathers influential DFIs and multilaterals to discuss the role they fill:

• Will DFIs step in to fill the vacuum left by US programmes in Africa? How are they responding to this huge shift in trade? 
• What successful blended finance structures have been deployed to execute projects in the last year?
• What products, policies, and initiatives do DFIs offer to support emerging markets? Where have they been willing to change their policies to match market demands?