The Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2025, a flagship event of the Africa Prosperity Network, entered its second day with a call to action from CEO Sidig Faroug El Toum. In his opening remarks, El Toum emphasized the importance of collective effort in driving Africa's economic growth and development.
"We gather here today not just to discuss, but to shape the policies and strategies that will define our continent's future," El Toum said. "The conversations we hold today are not just discussions, they are Africa's future."
The CEO outlined the day's program, which features six sessions focused on leveraging digital infrastructure, innovation, and technology to connect Africa, delivering affordable and accessible energy solutions, and building the Africa we want through social infrastructure development
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El Toum stressed the need for collaboration and partnership among global and regional stakeholders to unlock new opportunities and drive sustainable development. He also emphasized the importance of strategic investment in social infrastructure, such as education, healthcare, and creative industries, to empower Africa's people and promote long-term prosperity.
The Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2025 brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss and shape the continent's economic agenda. The event is a critical platform for fostering collaborative action and ensuring that solutions are both practical and impactful.
As the dialogue progresses, participants are expected to share their insights, perspectives, and solutions on how to drive Africa's economic growth and development. El Toum encouraged all participants to actively engage and contribute to shaping the policies and strategies that will define Africa's future.
"The tragedy of Africa is not that we lack resources, but that we lack the collective will to drive our own destiny," El Toum said. "Let us make this another milestone in our shared journey towards a prosperous and connected Africa."
