High-level Africa Panel

May 5, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Plenary CC1

Description

PLENARY ROOM CC1 This high-level panel will bring together government officials, industry leaders, and experts, to discuss Africa’s pivotal role in global mineral supply chains. Panelists will explore strategies for sustainable resource management, value addition, and equitable partnerships to ensure that African producer countries maximise the benefits of their mineral wealth while contributing to the global energy transition. The session will include a segment focused on the Lobito Corridor. Please note that this session will be livestreamed. Session available in ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH and CHINESE.

Presented by

Andreas Schaal

OECD

Director for OECD Global...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-schaal-254a2362/

Dr. Dele Alake

Ministry of Solid Minerals...

Honourable Minister

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah

Ministry of Lands and...

Minister

linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-armah-kofi-buah-059b2931

Francesca Santoro

Italian Ministry of Foreign...

Deputy Director Africa

Ionut Sorin Banciu

National Regulatory...

Vicepresident

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ionutsorinbanciu

João Samuel Caholo

International Conference on...

Executive Secretary

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