With renewed urgency and a shared commitment to reshape Africa’s development future, the fifth edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 2026), co-convened by Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and the Lagos State Government, brought together over 2,000 leaders, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, development partners, business executives, innovators, and young changemakers from across Africa and beyond to drive bold conversations, create transformative partnerships, and unlock the financing needed to build resilient and inclusive economies.
Held under the theme, “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies,”the summit reinforced a powerful message: Africa’s development ambitions will be realised not through isolated efforts, but through purposeful collaboration, innovative financing, and collective action. Over three days, ASIS 2026 translated dialogue into action, mobilising partnerships, unlocking investment opportunities, and advancing practical solutions to strengthen resilience and accelerate sustainable development across the continent.
The summit also secured renewed commitments from key partners, including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Seplat Energy, IHS Towers, and The Coca-Cola Company, to deepen collaboration, mobilise capital, and scale people-centred solutions that will accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while unlocking Africa’s immense potential.
