Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) CEO Thierno Habib-Hann addressing African ministers of housing in Kigali, Rwanda. June 16, 2024. [File, Standard]
Algeria is set to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a housing symposium in July 2025, the pan-African lender has disclosed.
The high-level event, set to take place in Algiers from July 15-17, 2025 will hold discussions on capital mobilisation, innovative financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships to accelerate housing delivery.
It will also bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and development finance leaders to discuss strategies for advancing affordable housing and sustainable urban development across Africa.
The AGM to be convened under the theme: “Housing Sector Financial Sustainability Amid Global Turbulence: Opportunities and Challenges”, will bring together Ministers of Housing and Finance from member States, shareholders, central banks, mayors, private developers, investors, and development finance partners to explore ways of transforming the promise of urban Africa into tangible, inclusive progress.
It will also provide a platform to review ShafDB’s performance, assess progress in its strategic initiatives, and formulate policies that will shape the institution’s role in addressing Africa’s housing and infrastructure challenges.
Speaking about the upcoming event, Shelter Afrique Development Bank CEO Thierno-Habib Hann lauded member countries for their continued commitment to affordable housing and urban development across Africa.
“Algeria’s role in hosting the Extraordinary General Meeting in 2023 — where Shelter Afrique was transformed into a Development Bank- and now the 44th AGM in Algiers, reflects the collective momentum and shared vision of our members,” Hann said.
“We look forward to collaborating with all our partners and stakeholders to advance impactful housing initiatives and drive inclusive economic growth across the continent.”
Key agenda for the AGM will include discussions on capital mobilisation, innovative financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships to accelerate housing delivery.
Additionally, the meeting will feature ministerial roundtables and high-level policy dialogues; plenary sessions to explore urban resilience, local solutions to housing challenges; technical forums, exhibitions and investment showcases, and networking sessions aimed at fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders.
“As Africa continues to face a growing demand for affordable housing, ShafDB remains committed to championing solutions that enhance urban resilience, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth. The 44th AGM in Algiers is expected to yield critical resolutions that will guide the institution’s strategic direction in the years ahead,” Hann noted.
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) CEO Thierno Habib-Hann addressing African ministers of housing in Kigali, Rwanda. June 16, 2024.
[File, Standard]
Algeria is set to host
Shelter Afrique
Development Bank’s (ShafDB) 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a housing symposium in July 2025, the pan-African lender has disclosed.
The high-level event, set to take place in Algiers from July 15-17, 2025 will hold discussions on capital mobilisation, innovative financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships to accelerate housing delivery.
It will also bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and development finance leaders to discuss strategies for advancing affordable housing and sustainable urban development across Africa.
The AGM to be convened under the theme: “Housing Sector Financial Sustainability Amid Global Turbulence: Opportunities and Challenges”, will bring together Ministers of Housing and Finance from member States, shareholders, central banks, mayors, private developers, investors, and development finance partners to explore ways of transforming the promise of urban Africa into tangible, inclusive progress.
It will also provide a platform to review ShafDB’s performance, assess progress in its strategic initiatives, and formulate policies that will shape the institution’s role in addressing Africa’s housing and infrastructure challenges.
Speaking about the upcoming event, Shelter Afrique Development Bank
CEO Thierno-Habib Hann
lauded member countries for their continued commitment to affordable housing and urban development across Africa.
“Algeria’s role in hosting the Extraordinary General Meeting in 2023 — where Shelter Afrique was transformed into a Development Bank- and now the 44th AGM in Algiers, reflects the collective momentum and shared vision of our members,” Hann said.
“We look forward to collaborating with all our partners and stakeholders to advance impactful housing initiatives and drive inclusive economic growth across the continent.”
Key agenda for the AGM will include discussions on capital mobilisation, innovative financing mechanisms, and public-private partnerships to accelerate housing delivery.
Additionally, the meeting will feature ministerial roundtables and high-level policy dialogues; plenary sessions to explore urban resilience, local solutions to housing challenges; technical forums, exhibitions and investment showcases, and networking sessions aimed at fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders.
“As Africa continues to face a growing demand for affordable housing, ShafDB remains committed to championing solutions that enhance urban resilience, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth. The
44th AGM
in Algiers is expected to yield critical resolutions that will guide the institution’s strategic direction in the years ahead,” Hann noted.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa