2025 Arab African Investment & International Cooperation – Sustainable Development

Dr. Alfredo Sfeir served as a keynote speaker at the 2025 Arab-African Investment and International Cooperation – Sustainable Development event, the 28th edition of this significant conference and exhibition. Organized by the Arab Women Investors Union under the patronage of the League of Arab States Sustainability Partners Alliance, the event was held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 19–22, 2025.

The core mission of the summit, themed “economic integration… investment and opportunities… international partnerships,” was to foster joint investments, create strategic partnerships, and drive sustainable development across the Arab and African regions. The event successfully gathered a wide range of stakeholders, including economic leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts from both regions and the international community.

Dr. Sfeir’s substantive keynote address meticulously focused on the central challenge: “Towards Intelligent Investments and Cooperation in Africa.” His discourse contributed to the event’s focus on sustainable development through investment in strategic sectors, promoting economic growth, and creating job opportunities. Drawing from his expertise, Dr. Sfeir’s speech and subsequent Q&A sessions provided valuable insights. His responses focused on leveraging intelligent approaches to investment and cooperation to support inclusive development and cultivate strategic partnerships. The event’s activities, including the high-level summit, exhibition, and B2B/B2G meetings, all highlighted the practical integration of his specialized knowledge into the tangible realities of global economic growth and African development.

This book is the definitive compilation of the complete discourse delivered by Dr. Alfredo Sfeir as a keynote speaker at the 2025 Arab-African Investment and International Cooperation – Sustainable Development event.

The text meticulously addresses the conference’s central challenge, “Towards Intelligent Investments and Cooperation in Africa,” exploring the application of specialized knowledge to the complexities of investment, economic growth, and strategic partnerships in the Arab and African regions. This discourse provides substantive, specialized perspectives, drawing from Dr. Sfeir’s expertise in global economic and sustainable development issues.

It offers concrete, actionable guidance for policymakers, investors, and leaders seeking to drive sustainable development and foster cooperation across the African continent and beyond. This comprehensive compilation ensures the essential takeaways from his original presentation on achieving intelligent investments and cooperation.