Launched in 2021, the African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD) is AFRODAD’s annual flagship platform that brings together African and global stakeholders to examine Africa’s debt and development finance challenges and advance African-led solutions.
AfCoDD VI comes at a defining moment following the emergence of the Common African Position on Debt (CAP). Under the theme “From Fragmentation to Influence: Advancing the Common African Position on Debt,” the conference will explore how explore how Africa can strengthen solidarity, translate the CAP into action, and build the collective influence needed to reshape the global financial architecture. The central question is no longer simply what Africa wants to change. It is how Africa can organise, mobilise and exercise influence to make that change happen.
Africa has articulated a common position on debt. The next challenge is to turn that position into collective action, political influence and meaningful reform.
The Common African Position on Debt represents an important expression of continental resolve. AfCoDD VI asks how this position can move from a declaration of intent to strengthening African solidarity, advancing structural reform and positioning Africa as a rule-maker rather than a rule-taker in global debt governance.
Dialogue on the key political questions surrounding the implementation and advancement of the Common African Position on Debt. How African governments and institutions can strengthen coordination, political commitment and collective leverage.
Diverse policy perspectives on debt, development finance and structural transformation. Through thematic side sessions, participants will explore emerging ideas, evidence and policy alternatives that can strengthen the implementation of the CAP.
Building sustained civic momentum behind the Common African Position on Debt. An opportunity for civil society and other stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to advancing the CAP and strengthening accountability beyond the conference.
Chairperson, AFRODAD Board of Trustees
Executive Director, AFRODAD
Commissioner, Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, Minerals department of the African Union Commission
African Union Sixth Region Ambassador and Co-Chair, African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Council
Ag. Director, Economic Development, Integration and Trade, and Head of Economic Policy and Sustainable Development, African Union Commission
Specialist in political science and international relations and formerly, Vice-Rector of the Universities of Yaoundé I and II, Secretary-General of the University of Yaoundé I and II, and Director of the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC)
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Identify concrete and enforceable steps and mechanisms for moving the Common African Position on Debt from declaration to implementation.
Develop strategies for asserting Africa's reform agenda within the global financial architecture rather than settling for incremental technical adjustments.
Assess Africa's collective leverage and identify how it can be strategically deployed to position the continent as a rule-maker in global debt governance.
Explore how civil society can move beyond episodic mobilisation towards a coordinated pan-African infrastructure capable of monitoring implementation and advancing debt justice at all levels.
Bringing African voices together to advance the Common African Position on Debt and shape a fairer global financial architecture.
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