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Divisions: All Africa Policy Bridge Tank Industrialisation Infrastructure Infrastructure / Energy Infrastructure / Water Year: All 2026 1970
March 2026
1 event
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Mar
01
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan 6 months ago

AMCOW Sub-regional consultation meeting

Infrastructure / Water
Mar 1 – Mar 31, 2026

Support development of the new Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy Implementation Plan, and align regional priorities with PIDA Water and WASH MPA regional pla…

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Strategic Focus

Support development of the new Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy Implementation Plan, and align regional priorities with PIDA Water and WASH MPA regional platforms

Key Sessions & Themes

AMCOW-led consultations, with AUDA-NEPAD, AfDB, AUC and UNECA providing technical backstopping, including linkages to PIDA Water project pipelines and WASH MPA regional platforms.

Discussions on regional priorities for the First Implementation Plan (2026–2033) of the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy.

Statutory meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Technical Experts Committee (TEC) to consider the Draft First Implementation Plan 2026–33.

Preparations for African inputs to the 11th World Water Forum.

Critical Innovations

Refined draft of the First Implementation Plan 2026–33 informed by regional priorities.

Target Outcomes

Regional consensus on priorities and implementation arrangements for the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy.

April 2026
1 event
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Apr
28
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan 4 months ago

The 2026 Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Infrastructure / Water
Apr 28 – Apr 30, 2026

Use ARFSD-12 (focused on SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 and 17) to position water, climate and infrastructure investments and to align AU 2026 Water & Sanitation Theme and A…

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Strategic Focus

Use ARFSD-12 (focused on SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 and 17) to position water, climate and infrastructure investments and to align AU 2026 Water & Sanitation Theme and Africa Water Vision 2063 with regional SDG follow-up

Key Sessions & Themes

UNECA to host; AUC, AUDA-NEPAD and AfDB provide technical evidence on water, climate and investment trends and SDG 6 linkages.

ARFSD will assess progress and exchange knowledge, best practices and policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda, in line with regional priorities.

Serves as regional preparatory process for the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).

Meeting provides an opportunity to align RFSD outcomes with the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy Implementation Plan.

Integration of the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy and the AU 2026 Theme as cross-cutting enablers for inclusive, climate-resilient development.

Critical Innovations

Joint Africa water, climate and infrastructure evidence package feeding into HLPF 2026.

Target Outcomes

Stronger reflection of African water and infrastructure priorities in ARFSD conclusions and HLPF inputs.

May 2026
2 events
A
May
01
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan 4 months ago

Africa CEO Forum

Kigali
Infrastructure / Water
May 1 – May 31, 2026

Mobilise private capital and strategic partnerships for flagship infrastructure, industrialisation, and Water, Sanitation programs.

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Strategic Focus

Mobilise private capital and strategic partnerships for flagship infrastructure, industrialisation, and Water, Sanitation programs.

Key Sessions & Themes

CEO-level panels and closed-door investor roundtables on bankable African infrastructure and WASH opportunities.

Critical Innovations

Curated investor briefing on AUDA-NEPAD priority pipelines.

Target Outcomes

Strengthened pipeline of private and blended finance partners.

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May
25
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan 3 months ago

The African Development Bank / 2026 Annual Meetings

Brazzaville
Infrastructure / Water
May 25 – May 29, 2026

Deepen collaboration with AfDB on priority infrastructure, energy, and WASH programs, including co-financing and project preparation.; Resource Mobilisation of…

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Strategic Focus

Deepen collaboration with AfDB on priority infrastructure, energy, and WASH programs, including co-financing and project preparation.; Resource Mobilisation of PIDA Projects

Key Sessions & Themes

Jointly convened with the Africa Water Facility / AfDB, AUC and other financing partners to mobilise resources for delivery of the new Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy.

Side events and bilateral meetings on AIP-PIDA Water, energy transition, and regional infrastructure corridors.

Critical Innovations

Joint AUDA-NEPAD–AfDB engagement note and updated PIDA Water and infrastructure pipeline.

Target Outcomes

Agreement on joint project preparation support and co-financing frameworks.

June 2026
1 event
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Jun
01
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan 3 months ago

Continental Partners’ Coordination Meeting on AU 2026 Theme and Africa Water Vision 2063 Implementation

Infrastructure / Water
Jun 1 – Jun 30, 2026

AUDA NEPAD to lead on Scorecard, PIDA Water Projects and WASH MPA updates; AMCOW to lead on policy and governance follow up; AfDB on financing instruments.

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Strategic Focus

AUDA NEPAD to lead on Scorecard, PIDA Water Projects and WASH MPA updates; AMCOW to lead on policy and governance follow up; AfDB on financing instruments.

Key Sessions & Themes

AUDA-NEPAD to lead on AIP PIDA Water Scorecard, PIDA Water projects and WASH MPA updates; AMCOW to lead on policy and governance follow-up; AfDB on financing instruments.

Technical coordination among AUC, AUDA-NEPAD, AMCOW, AfDB, UNECA and key partners to review progress on AU Theme 2026 and the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy.

Use of AIP PIDA Water Investment Scorecard and WASH MPA baselines to inform joint messages and flagship initiatives ahead of COP31 and the 2026 UN Water Conference.

Critical Innovations

Draft consolidated partner roadmap for the remainder of 2026 and beyond.

Target Outcomes

Harmonised joint messages, flagship initiatives and monitoring framework for the 2026 Theme and Africa Water Vision 2063.

July 2026
1 event
A
Jul
01
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan 2 months ago

AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting

Egypt
Infrastructure / Water
Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2026

Convened under the authority of the AU Assembly, with AUC and AMCOW leading policy review and AUDA-NEPAD, AfDB and UNECA providing evidence on investments, fin…

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Strategic Focus

Convened under the authority of the AU Assembly, with AUC and AMCOW leading policy review and AUDA-NEPAD, AfDB and UNECA providing evidence on investments, financing and monitoring.

Build on data and analysis from the AIP PIDA Water Investment Scorecard, WASH MPA baselines and related monitoring tools to inform course corrections for the second half of 2026 and the First Implementation Plan (2026–2033) of the Africa Water Vision 2063.

Coordinate and review mid‑year implementation of the AU 2026 Theme of the Year on Water and Sanitation (“Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063”).

Key Sessions & Themes

Thematic session on “2026 Year on Water and Sanitation: Mid‑Year Implementation Review and Coordination.”

Presentation of continental and regional progress updates (AUC, AMCOW, AUDA‑NEPAD / AIP‑PIDA Water, RECs).

Panel on financing, innovations and partnerships in support of the 2026 Water & Sanitation Theme, including linkages to the 2026 UN water processes and Agenda 2063.

Critical Innovations

First consolidated mid‑year implementation report on the 2026 Year of Water and Sanitation (continental snapshot of commitments, progress, and gaps).

Use of tools such as the AIP Water Investment Scorecard / WASH systems dashboards to inform performance discussions and follow‑up decisions.

Target Outcomes

MYCM Conclusions that capture: (i) progress and bottlenecks on 2026 Theme implementation, (ii) concrete corrective actions for second‑half 2026, and (iii) guidance for integrating water and sanitation priorities into AU, RECs and Member State plans and budgets.

Clear division of labour and follow‑up mechanisms (AUC, AMCOW, AUDA‑NEPAD, RECs, Member States) for delivering Theme‑of‑the‑Year commitments and preparing input to global water processes.

August 2026
1 event
A
Aug
17
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan 2 days ago

Africa All Systems Leadership Symposium

Infrastructure / Water
Aug 17 – Aug 21, 2026

Mobilise leadership at all levels and lay the necessary foundation for implementing the 2063 Africa Water Vision & Policy

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Strategic Focus

Mobilise leadership at all levels and lay the necessary foundation for implementing the 2063 Africa Water Vision & Policy

Key Sessions & Themes

Launch Africa’s Water and Sanitation Transformation Agenda at leadership level to deliver the 2063 Africa Water Vision & Policy.

AUDA-NEPAD to showcase regional WASH MPA implementation pathways and AIP PIDA Water experiences on systems change and investment readiness.

Critical Innovations

Africa Water and Sanitation Transformation Agenda at leadership level.

Target Outcomes

Stronger political and technical leadership coalition around systems change for WASH.

October 2026
1 event
9
Oct
01
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan in 2 months

9th PIDA Water Week

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoore
Infrastructure / Water
Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2026

Accelerating preparation, financing, and implementation of regional & transboundary water and sanitation infrastructure under AIP–PIDA Water; integrating AU Th…

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Strategic Focus

Accelerating preparation, financing, and implementation of regional & transboundary water and sanitation infrastructure under AIP–PIDA Water; integrating AU Theme 2026 Midterm Review outcomes into bankable pipelines and partnerships

Key Sessions & Themes

Progress review of AIP–PIDA Water portfolio; investment deal rooms & investor matchmaking aligned with AU–AIP Water Investment Summit outcomes; blended finance structuring with African Development Bank / African Water Facility; session on “Implementing the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy through PIDA Water”; regional cooperation & climate-resilient infrastructure; monitoring & pipeline tracking

Critical Innovations

Launch/upgrade of AIP–PIDA Water Investment Pipeline & Deal Room Platform; signing of project preparation and co-financing agreements; unveiling of blended finance templates for transboundary projects; publication of AU Theme 2026 Midterm Infrastructure Integration Brief; new investor partnership MoUs

Target Outcomes

Increased number of bankable regional water projects reaching financial close; mobilization of blended finance commitments; strengthened AUDA-NEPAD–AUC–AMCOW–AfDB–UNECA coordination; integration of AU Theme 2026 priorities into infrastructure pipelines; measurable progress toward Africa Water Vision 2063 implementation

November 2026
1 event
U
Nov
09
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan in 3 months

UNFCCC COP

Antalya, Türkiye
Infrastructure / Water
Nov 9 – Nov 20, 2026

Positioning water and WASH as central to climate adaptation & resilience; advancing Africa Water Vision 2063 through climate finance, AIP–PIDA Water and WASH M…

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Strategic Focus

Positioning water and WASH as central to climate adaptation & resilience; advancing Africa Water Vision 2063 through climate finance, AIP–PIDA Water and WASH MPA

Key Sessions & Themes

Africa Water Vision 2063 awareness & policy dialogue; joint Africa water partner events on climate-resilient water infrastructure; showcasing AIP–PIDA Water & WASH MPA investment pipelines; presentation of AUDA-NEPAD Water Investment Scorecard (gaps & opportunities); climate finance mobilization with African Development Bank and partners; integration of water into NDCs & National Adaptation Plans

Critical Innovations

Launch of updated Africa Water Investment Scorecard at COP 31; announcement of climate-aligned blended finance packages for water & WASH; new multi-partner commitments under AIP–PIDA Water; publication of policy brief on water–climate nexus under Africa Water Vision 2063

Target Outcomes

Increased visibility of water & WASH in global climate negotiations; mobilized climate finance commitments for bankable African water projects; strengthened alignment of national NDCs with water resilience priorities; formalized partnerships advancing climate-resilient infrastructure; measurable progress toward implementing Africa Water Vision 2063

December 2026
1 event
2
Dec
02
Upcoming
2026 Infrastructure Workplan in 4 months

2026 United Nations Water Conference

Infrastructure / Water
Dec 2 – Dec 4, 2026

Advancing global solidarity toward a water-secure future; accelerating progress on SDG 6; presenting Africa’s consolidated Common Position anchored in Africa W…

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Strategic Focus

Advancing global solidarity toward a water-secure future; accelerating progress on SDG 6; presenting Africa’s consolidated Common Position anchored in Africa Water Vision 2063 & AU Theme 2026

Key Sessions & Themes

Presentation of Africa Common Position led by African Union Commission and African Ministers' Council on Water; evidence-based inputs from African Union Development Agency, African Development Bank & UNECA on AIP–PIDA Water & WASH MPA; SDG 6 acceleration dialogue; investment mobilization & blended finance; regional monitoring & accountability frameworks; implementation roadmap for Africa Water Vision 2063 (2026–2033)

Critical Innovations

Official launch of Africa Common Position on Water (2026); announcement of financing packages for AIP–PIDA Water & WASH MPA; unveiling of First Implementation Plan (2026–2033) of Africa Water Vision 2063 & Policy; partnership compacts with development finance institutions & private sector; release of continental investment & monitoring report

Target Outcomes

Global endorsement of Africa’s Common Position; mobilization of concrete financial commitments for water & sanitation; strengthened continental coordination on SDG 6 reporting; formalized partnerships accelerating implementation of Africa Water Vision 2063; measurable progress toward universal and climate-resilient WASH access in Africa