2nd African Development Bank Transport Forum

Date: From 18 to 19 September 2024

Venue: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

The African Development Bank is organizing its second African Transport Forum on 18 and 19 September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The forum, which will be held under the theme “Africa on the move – accelerating sustainable transport and logistics connectivity”, will bring together policy-makers, industry and experts to advance critical sector reforms and innovative solutions. Ministers of Transport and Infrastructure, representatives of road, port and airport authorities, and leaders of international organisations are also expected to attend.

The forum will address critical issues such as promoting greater private sector participation, de-risking policies, integrated and intelligent infrastructure solutions and innovative financing mechanisms. Discussions will also focus on road safety, multimodality and the challenges of urban mobility.

The Forum will also present the African Development Bank’s main transport initiatives, including the Regional Corridors Initiative, the Sustainable Road Maintenance Programme for Africa, the Green Mobility Facility for Africa and the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa.