10TH EDITION · 2024

Evidence-Based Strategies for Sustainable Climate Financing in Africa

LocationAbidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
DatesOctober 8 – 10, 2024
Participants365 participants

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Summit Overview

The 10th Africa Think Tank Summit was held 8–10 October 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, under the theme "Evidence-Based Strategies for Sustainable Climate Financing in Africa," convened by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF). Delegates from 31 think tanks — among them 23 female speakers — explored climate-finance solutions and gender mainstreaming before turning to Africa's carbon markets through fireside dialogue, stakeholder panels and a closing communiqué.

The edition also marked the summit's 10th anniversary, commemorated with a tribute video and an awards ceremony honouring the best African think tanks for research output, policy influence and advocacy. The Abidjan gathering was co-located with the launch of the Ubora Academy and the 33rd ACBF Board of Governors Meeting.

Key Statistics

Think Tank Leaders: 365
Sessions & Workshops: 14
Publications: N/A
African Countries: 30

ATTS 2024 Programme

Two days of dialogue on climate finance and Africa's carbon markets

DAY 1

Day 1 — Wednesday 9 October 2024

Opening Ceremony
Introductory remarks and welcome addresses, including the official opening by the Guest of Honour and the ministerial keynote.
Plenary Ministerial Session
Ministerial dialogue on national climate-finance priorities across African countries.
Thematic Parallel Session 1 — Strengthening Institutions and Governance for Climate Finance
Institutional and governance conditions needed to mobilise and channel climate finance.
Thematic Parallel Session 2 — Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Climate Finance
Blended finance, risk-transfer instruments and pathways for scaling climate investment.
Thematic Parallel Session 3 — Mainstreaming Gender in Climate Finance
Ensuring women and youth are central to climate-finance access, design and delivery.
CEO Plenary — Financing Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Executive-level discussion on financing adaptation, resilience and just transitions.

Featured Speakers

Mrs. Fatima Haram Acyl
Assistant Minister to the Minister of Finance, in charge of Economy and Planning
Chad
Panelist
Ms. Seyram Agbemenya
Program Coordinator, Climate Change & Energy
African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)
Panelist
Prof. Alban Alphonse E. Ahouré
Executive Director, CAPEC (Cellule d'analyse de politique économique du Centre ivoirien de recherche économique et sociale)
Côte d'Ivoire
Panelist
Prof. Fatima Arib
Professor & expert, Sustainable Development Economics
Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
Panelist
Mr. Rished Bade
Commissioner, External Finance Division, Ministry of Finance and Planning
Tanzania
Panelist
Ms. Lucie Atangana Balla
Lead Champion, Women & Youth in the Cacao Sector
AWAN AFRIKA
Panelist
Prof. Lambert N'galadjo Bamba
Special Advisor, Ministry of Finance and Budget; Lecturer, UFR-SEG UFHB; Researcher, CIRES
Côte d'Ivoire
Panelist
Mr. Abdoul Salam Bello
Executive Director, Africa Group II (EDS13)
World Bank Group
Panelist