ASIS 2026 mobilises partnerships and capital to accelerate Africa’s sustainable development

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.

More than a convening, ASIS continues to transform bold ideas into collective action, mobilising the partnerships, investments, and solutions needed to build resilient economies, accelerate sustainable development, and shape a more prosperous future for Africa.

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.