Speakers

Jean Guy AFRIKA

CEO, RDB

Mr. Jean-Guy K. Afrika is dedicated to tackling complex development challenges by leveraging regional infrastructure finance, strategic policy dialogue, and effective portfolio management. 

As Lead and previously Ag. Director of the Regional Integration Coordination Office at the African Development Bank Group, Jean-Guy advises senior management on regional integration and resource allocation, especially regarding the design, structuring, and financing of large-scale regional infrastructure projects. He reports on the performance of the Bank’s $14 billion regional integration portfolio and plays a pivotal role in strengthening partnerships with major continental and regional institutions, including the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities, and the AfCFTA Secretariat.

Before joining the Bank, Jean-Guy held senior roles at the East African Community and the Rwanda Investment & Export Promotion Agency, where he advanced integration and export growth initiatives.

His contributions have earned him various recognitions, including a Distinguished Alumnus Award from George Mason University, a Desmond Tutu Fellowship, and a special recognition from the Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers.