Theme: Financing for Growth through Development Finance research and Innovation
25-26 November 2025
Venue: UCT Graduate School of Business and Marriott Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Chartered Institute of Development Finance, Development Finance Centre (UCT GSB) and the Africagrowth Institute, in partnership with major development finance institutions, other financial institutions, academic institutions and governments, is organising a 2-day conference to discuss issues around sustainable finance practices, research and innovations.
As development finance and other financial institutions in developing countries struggle to meet borrowing and lending demands, the situation provides an opportunity for commercial and investment banks to join forces with DFIs to provide blended and other innovative financial tools to address the wider needs of borrowers and lenders around the world. This year’s conference will examine the role that research and innovation play in promoting and sustaining economic growth in developing countries.
The conference will include sessions for Development Finance Institutions and other financial institutions to discuss the important sustainable finance issues. In addition, it will offer the opportunity for academics and postgraduate students to discuss their research work in the development finance field.
CO-ORDINATION
Abstract, paper submission and all other questions to be addressed to Dina Potgieter: dina@africagrowth.com
Conference Fee is from $250 for non-presenters and $300 for academic presenters. The fee will cover lunches, tea/coffee breaks with snacks, venue hire and admin cost.
Submission of abstracts – 31 August 2025
Please urgently register and pay conference fees once your attendance or paper has been confirmed or accepted.
CONTACT
Administrative Queries
Mrs. Dina Potgieter
Tel: +27 21-914 6778
Fax: +27 21-914 4438
dina@africagrowth.com
Scientific Queries
Professor Nicholas Biekpe
Tel: +27 21-914 6778
Fax: +27 21-914 4438
nicholas@africagrowth.com