Theme: Financing for Growth – Role of development and sustainable finance
17-18 November 2026
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 financing for growth and the role of development and sustainable finance.
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 sustainable and development finance play in promoting, enhancing, and sustaining economic growth in developing countries.
The conference will include sessions for Development and Sustainable Finance Institutions and other financial institutions to discuss important innovative research on finance for development. In addition, the event will offer opportunities for practitioners to discuss key issues impacting on finance for institutional development and for academics and postgraduate students to discuss their research work in the development and sustainable 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. Please register and pay conference fees once your attendance or paper has been confirmed or accepted. A cancellation fee of 25% will be charged to participants who cancel and request a refund.
DEADLINES
Abstracts: 30 September 2026
Registration deadline – 30 October 2026
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