Objectives of the Forum

The Forum aims to foster a collective momentum toward sustainable development through investment in OIC African Member States. Key objectives include:

Specific Objectives

  • Highlight key factors that contribute to an enabling business environment in OIC African Member States;
  • Provide a platform for business leaders to assess challenges and opportunities in strategic sectors, particularly commodities;
  • Facilitate direct dialogue between public and private stakeholders to discuss reforms that can enhance the business climate;
  • Stimulate economic competitiveness through discussions on access to finance, innovation, and international markets;
  • Promote a win-win partnership between governments and investors by addressing perceived risks and building trust;
  • Encourage Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to showcase concrete projects and national strengths;
  • Develop reliable databases of investment opportunities and potential investors across OIC African countries;
  • Showcase bankable projects aligned with national priorities through exhibitions, pitch sessions, and best-practice sharing.
  • Support SME development and promote youth and women entrepreneurship as drivers of inclusive growth;
  • Promote Islamic finance, microfinance, and social finance as innovative capital mobilisation tools;
  • Foster the use of investment facilitation instruments developed by organizations such as the WTO, UNDP, and ITC, in collaboration with local, regional, and international financial institutions;

Expected Outcomes

The Forum aims to deliver tangible and lasting outcomes in economic cooperation and investment promotion across OIC African Member States, including:

  • Establishment of a permanent OIC public-private dialogue platform dedicated to investment in Africa, enabling stakeholders to share insights and influence regional public policy;
  • Adoption of a final declaration and operational recommendations to enhance investment climate and foster stronger coordination among Member States;
  • Presentation of draft OIC Guiding Principles for Investment Policies, serving as a common reference for national reforms and regulatory harmonization;
  • Creation of a database of investment projects identified by OIC African Member States to enhance transparency and investor engagement;
  • Official launch of an OIC Think Tank on Investment in Africa, bringing together experts, institutions, and private sector stakeholders to support strategic reflection and evidence-based policy guidance.