Bamako, Mali — The OIC Investment Forum in Africa, held from 2 to 4 December 2025 in Bamako, brought together ministers, investors, policymakers, and business leaders from across Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock new trade and investment opportunities on the African continent.
The high-level forum served as a strategic platform for dialogue on boosting intra-OIC trade, attracting foreign direct investment, and supporting sustainable development across Africa. Participants explored opportunities in key sectors including infrastructure, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, technology, and finance, with a strong focus on value addition and regional integration.
Speakers at the Bamako forum emphasized the importance of improving the business environment through policy reforms, investment-friendly regulations, and stronger public–private partnerships. Discussions also highlighted the role of Islamic finance instruments in mobilizing capital for large-scale development projects and small and medium-sized enterprises.
African governments used the event to showcase investment-ready projects, while private sector representatives engaged in networking sessions aimed at forging cross-border partnerships. The forum also addressed challenges facing investors, such as access to finance, risk mitigation, and the need for improved logistics and trade facilitation among OIC countries.
Organizers noted that the OIC Investment Forum in Africa reflects a growing commitment to deepen economic ties between Africa and OIC Member States, leveraging shared interests to promote inclusive growth and economic resilience. Outcomes from the discussions are expected to contribute to future investment flows and long-term collaboration across the region.
As African economies continue to seek diversified investment sources, the Bamako forum reaffirmed the role of multilateral platforms in aligning capital, policy, and development priorities for mutual benefit.
