The SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC) is pleased to share that our Head of Finance & Partnerships, Ms Malefo Kawanza, participated in the 2026 Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), held from 24–29 May 2026 in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

The Assembly was convened on the sidelines of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings and was hosted by Fonds d’Impulsion, de Garantie et d’Accompagnement (FIGA) and Banque de Développement des États de l’Afrique Centrale (BDEAC).

Held under the theme, “Augmenting Sovereign Finance in Africa: DFIs Unlocking Growth and Resilience through the New African Financial Architecture (NAFA),” the Assembly brought together development finance institutions, policymakers, development partners, and financial sector leaders from across the continent to discuss innovative approaches to mobilising capital, strengthening development finance institutions, and accelerating sustainable economic transformation in Africa.

Participation in the Assembly provided an important platform for engagement with continental peers, exchange of knowledge and experiences, and strengthening partnerships that support the development finance agenda within the SADC region and beyond.

The SADC-DFRC remains committed to advancing regional development through capacity building, knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships, and support to development finance institutions across Southern Africa.