Your Guide to ACOA 2025

08:00 – 12:30 CAT +2

PAFA Annual General Meeting (By Invitation Only)

We’re thrilled to have you join us for this meaningful opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Registration is open and will be available all day. Take your time to complete the registration process at your convenience, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

09:00 – 12:30 CAT +2

Networking and Visit to Exhibition Centre

This is an important opportunity for board members to come together, discuss key initiatives, and make decisions that will shape the future of our organization.

02:00 – 05:30 CAT +2

ACOA 2025 Opening Ceremony

A dialogue with African leaders discussing policies and initiatives to drive sustainable development, advance climate action, and attract greater capital inflows to the continent.

16:00 – 17:30 CAT +2

Plenary Session 1

Keynote: Driving Sustainable Development and Climate Action for Enhanced Capital Flows in Africa

A dialogue with African leaders discussing policies and initiatives to drive sustainable development, advance climate action, and attract greater capital inflows to the continent.

09:00 – 10:30 CAT +2

Plenary Session 2

Keynote: Realising the Africa Continental Free Trade Area: Boosting Trade and Economic Development

Providing insights into the transformative potential of the AfCFTA to drive economic development, boost intra-African trade, and create new opportunities for sustainable growth across the continent.

Panel: Economic Integration in Action: Harnessing Trade for Shared Prosperity

Examining practical steps and success stories of economic integration to promote shared prosperity in Africa.

11:00 – 12:30 CAT +2

Plenary Session 3

Keynote: Empowering Workforce Development and Economic Growth

Exploring insights from the WEF Future of Jobs Report to identify strategies for workforce development, upskilling, and fostering economic growth in Africa amidst evolving job market trends and technological advancements.

Panel: Bridging the Digital Divide: Technology and Workforce Development in Africa

Discussing how technology can bridge skill gaps and create workforce opportunities across Africa’s diverse regions.

14:00 – 15:30 +2

Expert Forum Session A

16:00 – 17:30 CAT +2

Expert Forum Session B

09:00 – 17:00 CAT +2

Expert Forum Session C

09:00 – 12:30 CAT +2

Plenary Session 4

Keynote: Exploring the Nexus Between Corruption and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Pathways to Progress

Delving into the intricate relationship between corruption and sustainable development, examining how corruption undermines governance, dis- rupts resource allocation, and hinders progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Exploring the systemic challenges posed by corruption, particularly in fragile economies, and highlighting strategies to build transparent institutions, foster accountability, and promote integri- ty as essential pathways to achieving sustainable and inclusive growth.

Panel: Maximising Public Net Worth – Strategies for Sustainable Economic Growth and Financial Stability

Exploring strategies to enhance economic growth and financial stability by improving the management of public assets and liabilities

09:00 – 12:30 CAT +2

PAFA and African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA) Accounting & Finance Research Initiative: Sustainability Reporting & Assurance

Showcasing key research findings from the Africa Call for Accounting and Finance Research Initiative (ACAFRI). The initiative advances sustainabil- ity reporting and assurance by providing evidence-based insights and practical strategies to enhance transparency, accountability, and sustain- able development.

09:00 – 12:30 CAT +2

ACOA 2025 Closing Ceremony

08:00 – 17:00 CAT +2

Explore Rwanda’s Rich Heritage

19:00 – 22:00 CAT +2

Gala Dinner