Finance : ‘Africa Saving for Growth’ programme launched to unlock $1.17 trillion for infrastructure

On September 22, 2025, during the UN General Assembly in New York, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA) launched the ‘Africa Saving for Growth’ programme. The initiative seeks to channel $1.17 trillion of institutional assets held by pension funds, insurers and public banks into long-term infrastructure investment. Morocco’s CDG Group plays a central role in the project.