The Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), a platform connecting Africa's untapped sovereign assets with global private capital, was officially launched at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Co-founded by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank Group, and Margery Kraus, founder and executive chair of APCO, GAIS is designed to be a catalyst for Africa's transformation from aid dependency to investment-driven growth. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, serves as senior advisor.
"The platform will proactively address barriers that have historically hindered Africa's access to global private capital, including fragmented markets, high transaction costs and limited transparency," according to the launch announcement.
Africa: Global Africa Investment Summit Launched in Dubai to Transform Africa's Investment Landscape
GAIS, 10 February 2026
The Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), a groundbreaking platform designed to connect Africa’s untapped sovereign assets with global private capital, was officially… Read more »
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, co-founder and executive chairman of the Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS) and former president of the African Development Bank Group, speaking at the GAIS launch in Dubai.
Africa: Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
GAIS, 11 February 2026
Text of the Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026 Read more »
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former U.S. Representative to the United Nations and senior advisor to the Global Africa Investment Summit, speaking with Mozambican Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levy (to her left) and other participants at the GAIS launch in Dubai.
Africa: Remarks by Ghana President Mahama at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit
GAIS, 11 February 2026
Text of remarks by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. Read more »
GAIS, 11 February 2026
Text of Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. Read more »
Angola President João Lourenço at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS)
The Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS) is a transformative platform that unlocks Africa's untapped investment potential by converting public assets into de-risked, investment-ready portfolios, catalyzing sustainable, investor-driven development.
·GAIS bridges African governments, global CEOs, and institutional investors toaccelerate Africa's shift from aid dependency to investment-driven growth
·By preparing and promoting high-potential assets, GAIS serves as a market
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