African Caucus '25
Central African Republic (CAR)
July 30 - August 02 2025 — Ledger Plaza Hotel, Bangui
Welcome
Your hosts for the African Caucus Meetings 2025
Professor
Faustin-Archange TOUADÉRA
President
Distinguished Central Bank Governors, Honourable Finance Ministers, Esteemed Delegates On behalf of the Central African Republic, it is my distinct honour to welcome you to the African Caucus Meetings, held this year in our capital city, Bangui.
Thank you.
Mr
Hervé NDOBA
Minister of Finances and Budget
Excellencies, Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, Ladies and Gentlemen Delegates,
I have the distinct honor of welcoming you, on behalf of the Central African Republic, to our home, your home, in Bangui "the Coquette," the heart of our continent, where the 2025 African Caucus meetings will be held.
Mr
Richard FILAKOTA
Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation
Agenda
Resilient Infrastructure, Human Capital, and Green Wealth: Essential Levers for Strong, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth in Africa
Day 1
Wednesday, July 30
ARRIVAL AND WELCOME
Morning: Arrival and registration at Ledger Hotel
Afternoon: Welcoming remarks
Evening: Welcome cocktail reception
Agenda →
Day 2
Thursday, July 31
MAIN SESSION
Morning: Official opening ceremony
Afternoon: Group photo with the President
Agenda →
Day 3
Friday, August 1
CLOSING DAY
Morning: Session 3: Digital tools (A.I., Fintech, Climate finance)
Afternoon: Bangui Declaration discussion
Evening: Official dinner (President TOUADERA)
Agenda →
DAY 4
Saturday, August 2
Traditional boat race Local products fair Live giant painting Live music band African hair dressing défilé
The Venue
Ledger Plaza Bangui
2025 Speakers
Confirmed speakers for the 2025 African Caucus Meeting
Ousmane DIAGANA
Vice President, Western and Central Africa
World Bank Group
Ndiamé DIOP
Vice President, Eastern and Southern Africa (AFEES)
World Bank Group
Wale EDUN
Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Tony ELUMELU
Founder & Chairman
Heirs Holdings & United Bank for Africa
Dr Donald KABERUKA
Managing Partner
SouthBridge
Former President
Banque Africaine de Développement
Kate KALLOT
Founder & CEO
Amini
Wamkele MENE
Secretary General
African Continental Free Trade Area
Montfort MLACHILA
Deputy Director, African Department
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Amina J. MOHAMMED
Deputy Secretary-General
United Nations
Ethiopis TAFARA
Regional Vice President, Africa
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Plan your experience
Ensure a seamless visit to CAR for the 2025 African Caucus Meeting by arranging your flights and accommodation. Experience warm CAR hospitality throughout your stay.
African Caucus Members
All 54 African countries (+ Haiti as observer) are members of the African Caucus.
Angola
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Benin
Botswana
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Central African Republic
Republic of the Congo
Cote d'Ivoire
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Djibouti
Algeria
Egypt
Ethiopia
Gabon
Ghana
Republic of The Gambia
Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Kenya
Comoros
Liberia
Lesotho
Libya
Morocco
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Seychelles
Sudan
Sierra Leone
Senegal
Somalia
South Sudan
Sao Tome and Principe
Eswatini
Chad
Togo
Tunisia
United Republic of Tanzania
Uganda
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe
This is the
Central African Republic
A vibrant nation in the heart of Africa, rich in natural beauty, diverse cultures, and resilient communities working toward a brighter future.