Info Session: 2026 Africa Sustainable Futures Awards

Planning to apply to the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards? Watch the information session to learn how to submit a strong application ahead of the June 30 deadline. Hosted by the World Bank Group’s MIGA in partnership with the Financial Times, the Awards recognize innovative private sector solutions driving jobs, growth, and development across Africa. In this session covers: • what makes a competitive application from the Awards team and past winners • guidance on categories, eligibility, and requirements • questions submitted by the audience The 2025 program attracted over 300 entries, reflecting strong interest from companies advancing scalable solutions on the continent. Winners will be announced at the FT Africa Summit in London on October 22, 2026. 👤SPEAKERS - Nivi Sharma, CEO, Fika - Pierandrea Renna, Vice President - PAYG Programs, Sun King - Rahul Chaudhary, Group Head of Human Resources, Spiro - Chinwe Binitie, Co-Head of Partnerships, MIGA Moderator - Jeff Wagner, Director, Special Projects, @FinancialTimesLive @IFC_org @MIGAWorldBank @FinancialTimes 00:00 About the awards: Energy, Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Innovation 01:21 ASFA Explained: Who Can Apply and Why It Matters 04:24 Sun King Case Study: Solar Energy Access and Off-Grid Electrification in Africa 11:04 AI for Development: How Fika Uses Machine Learning to Improve Rural Connectivity 14:57 Electric Mobility in Africa: Spiro’s Growth Story and Battery Swapping Model 18:27 Financing African Innovation: The Role of MIGA and the World Bank Group 22:31 Corporate Governance and Scalability: What Award Judges Evaluate 26:19 Winning Application Tips from Previous Africa Sustainable Futures Awards Winners 30:02 Judging Criteria: Innovation, Impact, Sustainability and Financial Viability 31:02 Application Process, Deadlines and Eligibility Requirements for 2026 32:47 Networking, Visibility and Investor Opportunities for Shortlisted Organizations 💬 Use (CC) to translate captions into AI-generated subtitles in your preferred language. ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org WORLDBANK.ORG/LIVE 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch past events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams