More than 50 organizations, including Afreximbank, the British Council, AU-GIZ, and MTN Foundation, will gather at the 2025 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) to drive change in development finance, digital infrastructure, and policy reform across Africa.
The summit, scheduled for July 10 and 11 in Lagos, is co-hosted by the Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations in Nigeria. This year’s theme is “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions for Climate Resilience and Policy Innovation.” Organizers aim to promote African-led ideas that build stronger institutions and help the continent respond better to social and climate challenges.
Afreximbank plans to guide discussions around regional trade and investment opportunities across African borders.
The British Council will use its FilmLab Africa program to lead policy talks that focus on creative industries and youth skill-building.
At the same time, AU-GIZ, a partnership between the African Union and Germany’s GIZ, will highlight projects in inclusive healthcare and artificial intelligence as key parts of Africa’s development.
The MTN Foundation will center its efforts on healthcare, youth empowerment, and national development priorities, all linked to building long-term resilience.
2025 Africa Social Impact Summit: UN and Sterling One Call for African Solutions
At a recent press event in Abuja, Mohamed M. Malick Fall, the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, stressed the urgency of the climate crisis. He said Africa faces setbacks due to rising inequality, weak health systems, and climate-related disasters. He called for solutions led by Africans and supported globally.
Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, described ASIS as more than a yearly event. “We are now building a long-term partnership network,” she said. “ASIS has become a space where strong African-led coalitions grow, based on real local needs.”
Before the main summit, Sterling One Foundation and the Lagos State Government will organize a private investor roundtable. The closed-door event will bring together venture capitalists, fund managers, government officials, and other leaders. They will discuss how to make African investments more effective by focusing on blended finance, project readiness, and better coordination among key players.
With growing support from public and private institutions, the Africa Social Impact Summit is becoming a major platform for solving Africa’s toughest challenges. These include climate change, economic inequality, and weak infrastructure. Partners hope to shape a future built on shared prosperity and resilient systems across the continent.
Anyone who wants to attend the summit can register at www.theimpactsummit.org.
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