African Development Bank & South Africa

African Development Bank: The African Development Bank published the 2025 Africa Industrialisation Index and the Africa Industrial Investment Barometer, which are key reports highlighting industrial development and investment trends across Africa. Its findings are central to this event.

South Africa: South Africa, while remaining a major industrial powerhouse, has seen its competitiveness decline, leading to Morocco surpassing it as the continent's industrial leader. This indicates a need for policy adjustments to regain its competitive edge.

African Development Bank: The African Development Bank is a multilateral creditor to African countries, and its role in providing financing and its preferred creditor status are under scrutiny.