Morocco To Host ShafDB’s 45th Annual AGM This Week
Speaking ahead of the event, Shelter Afrique Development Bank Managing Director Thierno Habib Hann said the AGM comes at a critical moment for African cities as governments and development partners seek innovative financing solutions to address rapid urbanisation, housing deficits and climate challenge
RABAT – June 8, 2026 – Morocco will host the 45th Annual General Meeting [AGM] of Shelter Afrique Development Bank [ShafDB]. The annual meetings, scheduled to take place from June 9-11, 2026 at the Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat, will feature an Annual Symposium, a Ministerial Roundtable, the Bank’s statutory meetings, field visits, and a series of business and investment engagements focused on housing finance, climate-resilient infrastructure and urban transformation.
Convened under the theme, “The Future of Cities: Financing Inclusive, Green and Resilient Urban Development”, the high-level gathering is expected to bring together housing and finance ministers, policymakers, investors, development finance institutions, urban planners and private-sector stakeholders from across Africa to deliberate on strategies for accelerating sustainable urban development and affordable housing delivery across the continent.
Speaking ahead of the event, Shelter Afrique Development Bank Managing Director Thierno Habib Hann said the AGM comes at a critical moment for African cities as governments and development partners seek innovative financing solutions to address rapid urbanisation, housing deficits and climate challenges.
“This year’s AGM provides a strategic platform for African leaders and stakeholders to rethink the future of cities and strengthen partnerships that will drive inclusive and resilient urban development across the continent,” he said.
Morocco’s Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy, Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, welcomed the forthcoming hosting of the event, noting that it reflects the country’s commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and strengthening continental cooperation on housing and urban planning.
“As a country, we aim to use this platform to share our experience in urban transformation while deepening partnerships that support affordable and climate-resilient housing across Africa,” she said.
The AGM is expected to attract delegates from the Bank’s 44 member states, alongside representatives of multilateral institutions, development partners, the private sector and non-governmental organisations.
Morocco’s hosting of the meeting underscores the country’s growing role in advancing sustainable housing and urban development initiatives across Africa, while reinforcing Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s commitment to fostering regional collaboration and investment in transformative urban projects.
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