The AADFI took part in the SADC CEO’s Forum 2025, held from June 26 to 27, 2025, in Gaborone, Botswana, under the theme “Bold Steps, Shared Future: Building the DFRC of Tomorrow.”
Secretary-General Cyril Okoye represented AADFI in a panel discussion focused on the AADFI’s flagship assessment instrument, developed specifically for African DFIs: the Prudential Standards, Guidelines, and Rating System (PSGRS). His presentation covered the instrument’s development with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, its core areas of intervention – governance, financial management, and operational performance – and its role in strengthening institutional practices among African DFIs.
The engagement provided a platform to share experiences, discuss implementation challenges, and explore future directions for the PSGRS. AADFI’s participation in the SADC CEO’s Forum supported ongoing dialogue with regional stakeholders and contributed to efforts aimed at improving standards and accountability in development finance. [See the event pictorial.]