1. Objective

To showcase the World Bank’s comprehensive portfolio of aquaculture activities, with a special focus on the AquaInvest Platform, highlighting lessons, tools, and partnerships that support sustainable, inclusive, and investment-ready aquaculture across Africa.

2. Scope

This special day will present:

• Innovative tools, services and frameworks developed by the AquaInvest Platform and related activities
• Regional and global partnerships, including South-South cooperation
• Key focus areas such as aquafeeds, Artemia, seaweed, gender, and climate resilience
• Country-based technical assistance programs
• Application to geospatial tools to strategic planning and investment promotion in aquaculture
• Sector diagnostics and value chain analyses

3. Expected Outcomes

By the end of the event, participants will:

• Understand the strategic priorities and investments the World Bank is supporting across the African aquaculture landscape.
• Gain insights into technical tools and analytics developed under the AquaInvest Platform and related activities.
• Identify opportunities for regional collaboration, co-financing, and knowledge sharing.
• Learn from country case studies and explore emerging themes such as circular aquaculture, climate-smart aquafeeds, and nature-based solutions.
• Engage with Bank staff and technical experts to discuss future partnerships and scaling opportunities.

4. Target Participants

• Government representatives (ministries of fisheries, aquaculture, environment, finance)
• World Bank project teams and task team leaders (TTLs)
• Researchers, technical specialists, and implementing agencies
• Donor institutions and development partners
• Private sector investors and agribusiness developers
• NGOs and civil society organizations
• Youth and women’s groups active in aquaculture

5. Description and Format

The World Bank Special Day will be structured into:

• High-level opening remarks
• Thematic sessions focused on core AquaInvest work areas
• Interactive panel discussions
• Regional case studies and technical deep dives
• Networking breaks to facilitate stakeholder exchange

Sessions will feature a mix of World Bank specialists, regional counterparts, development partners, and private sector voices, allowing for dialogue across sectors and geographies.