Africa LEADS

The overlapping crises of climate change, food insecurity, pandemics, and conflict demand a transformative approach to international development. The World Bank Group (WBG) is addressing these challenges through the WBG LEADS [Learn. Adapt. Scale.] Program, a collaborative global initiative led by Development Impact under the Chief Economist, in partnership with Regional Management and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Save the date: From 5th-9th May ,2025

This year’s edition is particularly special—it marks the first-ever GAM on “old” continent ground, adding an exciting new chapter to our global journey!

Date: From 5th-9th May ,2025

Venue: Lomé, Togo

Scaling to Western and Central Africa (AFW)

LEADS was successfully launched in Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) in May 2024. A workshop in Cape Town brought together over 250 participants from 30 projects managing $12.8 billion in investments. The LEADS Program is now scaling to Western and Central Africa (AFW).

The AFW program will start with the AFW LEADS Workshop on May 5–9, 2025, in Lomé, Togo, focusing on advancing regional priorities and delivering evidence-based development solutions.

This invitation-only event will convene pre-selected World Bank and IFC-financed projects, with thematic focus areas of:

• Agriculture and Water Security

• Domestic Revenue Mobilization

• Adolescent Girls’ Education and Skills

• Energy (IFC only)