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Chris Wright | Keynote Address | Powering Africa Summit (PAS) 2025

In his keynote at PAS 2025, Chris Wright underscored a partnership-led approach that places delivery firmly in the hands of the private sector. His remarks signalled a clear shift in US-Africa engagement – from policy alignment to execution – setting the direction for PAS 2026, where governments focus on enabling environments and de-risking capital, and the private sector drives investment, project delivery, and scale.

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