NIPDB CEO’S FOREWORD – APPP SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE

Welcome to Namibia!

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the 15th edition of the Africa Infrastructure Finance, Investment and Partnerships (Africa PPP) Summit 2025, proudly hosted in Namibia.

This Summit has established itself as one of the continent’s premier platforms for advancing infrastructure development through strategic public-private collaboration. Africa’s infrastructure needs may be vast, but they are matched by the determination of its leaders and partners to deliver transformative solutions.

The African Development Bank estimates that across the continent, annual infrastructure financing needs range from USD 130 billion to USD 170 billion, while actual investment averages around USD 80 billion. This leaves a persistent shortfall of approximately USD 70 billion to USD 90 billion per year (AfDB, 2025). The Summit will therefore convene key stakeholders from government, business and development institutions to explore practical ways to deliver bankable, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure that meets the demands of the present and future.

This year’s programme presents a wealth of opportunity, showcasing investment ready projects and highlighting forward looking policy innovations. Discussions will also centre around and underscore the central role of sustainable infrastructure in advancing economic transformation. Namibia is honoured to contribute to this vision and to share our progress in strengthening Namibia’s position as a world-class logistics hub and building a competitive investment climate, anchored by enabling policy frameworks.

Unlock Your Opportunity

From the perspective of facilitating infrastructure investment opportunities from across the African continent and globe, the Africa PPP Summit presents a unique and strategic platform to accelerate capital flows into transformative infrastructure projects across Africa. For infrastructure leaders, policymakers and investors, this is a pivotal opportunity to engage, forge partnerships and shape the continent’s development trajectory.

We invite you to be part of this significant initiative. Your support reflects a shared commitment to Africa’s development and a firm belief in the power of infrastructure to unlock opportunity, accelerate economic transformation and enhance quality of life across the continent.

We look forward to welcoming you to APPP 2025. See you in Namibia.

Dr. Nangula Nelulu Uaandja

Chief Executive Officer

Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB)