You’re invited to join us on November 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (Washington DC time) for “UpNext: Inside Africa’s Creative Industries”. This is IFC’s first-ever high-level virtual event highlighting the importance of the creative economy and opportunities for investment and collaboration. Speakers will show how Africa’s creative industries can influence change in development challenges such as climate, jobs, education, and tech. This event is sponsored by IFC’s recently appointed Managing Director Makhtar Diop (the first African to head the IFC) and Disruptive Tech and Funds Senior Director Bill Sonneborn, and organized by IFC NextGen.
How you can participate:
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Register for the virtual live event on November 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. ET
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Join this exciting virtual event to hear from Africa’s next generation of creatives and industry leaders in music, fashion, and film. Through performances, storytelling, and discussions, this event will highlight investment opportunities in Africa’s creative economy and its role in sustainable development. Meet select guest speakers for a live Q&A following the main event.
About IFC
IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2020, we invested $22 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.