GOAL: To catalyze systemic change that generates meaningful jobs and economic opportunities across Africa. 

The inaugural ADIF 2026 Forum takes place on 11th and 12th June, 2026, and brings leaders, policymakers, implementers, and the private sector together to identify, co-design, and scale solutions that drive job creation across sectors. It features a Call-to-Action Challenge that crowdsources ideas and best practices from across the continent, five-months Stock take Webinar Series, a two-day hybrid Forum, and a post-Forum implementation clock to monitor and ensure commitments made during the forum translate into tangible, on-ground impact.

ADIF directly addresses this challenge by:

• Showcasing scalable models for job creation across sectors and regions.
• Encouraging evidence-based policy design informed by applied research on jobs.
• Building consensus around replicable and fundable solutions and best practices.