Impact & Alumni
The AIFP brings together senior civil servants from across Africa to build the capacity needed to accelerate infrastructure investment
Key figures &
cohorts
The programme is designed to support a Pan-African vision through diverse nationalities and regional representation.
16
Fellows in the 6th edition
Verified count from the 6th edition cohort.
14
Countries represented
Verified country count from the 6th edition cohort.
6th edition
Edition referenced
6th edition update · 16 February 2026
Pan-African
Network scope
The programme aims to create synergies between countries and regions across the continent.
| Cohort / intake | Period | Fellows | Cohort summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th edition | Reported 16 February 2026 | 16 | Fellows from 14 countries participated in the 6th edition. |
| 2024 edition | 2024 | — | Participants engaged in intense programme activities over five weeks. |
| 2026 cohort | 2026 | — | Applications for the 2026 cohort are officially closed. |
Alumni stories
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“The AIFP has been a very good opportunity for me to apply the knowledge I've learned and acquired on issues directly related to PPPs. ”
BENE NDJATE – Democratic Republic of the Congo – Cohort 2021
“It increased my confidence, because through the program, I gained knowledge on how to manage private firms’ interest, public interest and banks’ interests. ”
MULUEMEBET BREHANU – Ethiopia – Cohort 2021
“When I was sharing with some of the fellows, I realized the differences that we have with other countries. It opens your eyes.”
MARION MARY NABASESE – Uganda – Cohort 2022
Programme
benefits
- Tailored training by academic experts and infrastructure professionals
- Understanding and training in the tools and resources currently available
- 'Hands-on' learning through placements with private sector Sponsor Organizations
- A network of practitioners across Africa and globally to share knowledge, insight, technical expertise and experience
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Be part of AIFP
AIFP is looking for infrastructure practitioners from African governments with at least three years’ experience in infrastructure development or PPP projects in their country.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are officially closed.