The G20 Compact with Africa (CwA), co-chaired by Germany and South Africa, was initiated under the German G20 Presidency to promote private investment in Africa, including in infrastructure. The CwA’s primary objective is to increase attractiveness of private investment through substantial improvements of the macro, business and financing frameworks. It brings together reform-minded African countries, international organizations and bilateral partners from G20 and beyond to coordinate country-specific reform agendas, support respective policy measures and advertise investment opportunities to private investors. The initiative is demand-driven and open to all African countries. Since its launch in 2017, the CwA has sparked great interest. So far, 14 African countries have joined the initiative: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Tunisia, and Zambia.
The first phase successfully mobilized technical assistance, fostered partnerships, and laid the foundation for a more ambitious agenda. Building on this success, CwA 2.0 (2025–2028) is being launched to accelerate reforms and sustain progress.
