The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD hosted the final episode of The Africa-India Global Dialogue Series, titled “Shared Histories, Emerging Futures: Africa and India in a Multipolar World” on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

As the culminating episode of the Africa-India Global Dialogue Series, this conversation reflected on the future of Africa-India cooperation. Building on earlier dialogues around digital innovation, critical minerals, health, and agriculture, this session explored the growing investments from India to Africa and examine how economic diplomacy can serve as a catalyst for sustainable development. Featuring insights from David Rasquinha, former Managing Director & CEO of EXIM Bank India, and Fatma Ahmed from UNDP’s Regional Programme for Africa, the discussion highlighted pathways for deepening financial and development partnerships between the two regions in an evolving global economic landscape.

This ten-part monthly webinar series, co-hosted by AUDA-NEPAD and CSEP, is a flagship initiative that has brought together leading voices from Africa, Asia, and beyond to advance dialogue on development. The series will culminate in a joint report titled “The Africa-India Blueprint for Sustainable Growth”, to be launched at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa in December 2025.

Featured Speakers:

• David Rasquinha, Former MD & CEO, EXIM Bank of India
• Fatma Ahmed, Programme Specialist, Regional Programme for Africa, UNDP

Moderators:

• Veda Vaidyanathan, Fellow, CSEP
• Pamla Gopaul, Senior Programme Officer, AUDA-NEPAD

Previous Episodes: 

Episode 1: India-Africa Relations: Strengthening Strategic Cooperation

Episode 2: Developing Digital Futures: Tech Solutions & Policies for Inclusive Growth

Episode 3: Mining for Tomorrow: Sustainable Approaches to Critical Minerals and Value Creation

Episode 4: Africa and the World: Reimagining Global Partnerships

Episode 5: Building Resilient Health Systems: Global Health Diplomacy in Action

Episode 6: Africa’s Energy Leap: Driving Abundance While Tackling Climate Change

Episode 7: Power, Roads, Rail: Forging Infrastructure for Connectivity and Growth

Episode 8: Together We Grow: Reimagining Agricultural Ecosystems

Episode 9 – Telling New Stories: Artists Bridging Worlds, Shaping Narratives

All content reflects the individual views of the speakers. The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) does not hold an institutional view on any subject.