What does it take to drive digital inclusion, ensuring that people have consistent and equal access to digital information, services, and products? Discover how innovative financing mechanisms, launched by IFC and WEF, with support from MAS, will achieve this.

Join representatives from these organisations and senior business leaders as they delve into the intricacies of the initiative, sharing how its unique and the impact it has made thus far, as well as touch on the various business efforts that are driving digital inclusion.

An estimated $4.5 trillion per year in additional investment and finance in emerging market and developing economies will need to be mobilized to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Emerging markets offer significant potential for investors and businesses due to their vast natural resources, young and growing populations, and increasing consumer demand.

As such, attracting capital inflow in emerging markets and developing economies countries is a critical and dynamic topic that encompasses a wide range of economic, political, and social considerations. The roundtable discussion will provide a platform to explore the key issues and solutions related to funding opportunities in different emerging market and developing economies. This discussion will bring together experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders to share insights, experiences, and strategies to address the challenges and opportunities of financing emerging markets in Africa.

Objectives:
1.    To provide an understanding of the economic landscape and investment opportunities in emerging markets across the world
2.    To identify the key common challenges and barriers to financing emerging markets.
3.    To explore innovative financing mechanisms and strategies tailored to the continental context
4.    To discuss the role of public and private sector partnerships in financing economic growth in emerging markets
5.    To highlight success stories and best practices in different developed countries as examples