Session 1: Mobilizing Capital and Infrastructure Delivery

• Focus Area: Financial De-risking, Rail and Logistics Infrastructure, and Private Investment

• Themes:

  • Capital De-Risking: Structuring government guarantees and insurance to attract private equity.

  • Logistics Acceleration: Expanding regional rail and port networks to streamline export corridors.

  • Blended Finance: Combining public development funds with commercial loans for early-stage feasibility.

Session 2: Advancing Local Beneficiation and Standardizing ESG Frameworks

• Focus Area: In-Country Downstream Processing, Policy Harmonization, and Supply Chain Integrity

• Themes:

  • In-Country Processing: Aligning policy incentives to support local refining and value addition.

  • Practical ESG Integration: Operationalizing environmental, labor, and community rights standards.

  • Supply Chain Traceability: Implementing digital tracking mechanisms for transparent sourcing.