Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) programme closes after four years

After four years of implementation, a closure event was held for the Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) programme in November 2024. The Africa RISE programme will officially end in December 2024.

The Africa RISE programme was a demand-driven technical assistance facility funded by the European Union (EU). Landell Mills led the programme, and consortium members included Adam Smith Europe (ASE), Imani Development and International Economics Consulting. The programme supported inclusive and sustainable growth, job creation and decent work; and promoted macro-economic policy and regulatory reform to create a business environment that encourages investment. The Africa RISE team worked to enhance the capacity of the private sector and promote inclusive public-private dialogue that may lead to better economic and social conditions in the 25 target countries.

The closure event, titled The Rise of Africa RISE: What can we learn from the implementation of the EU Africa RISE Facility, was held in Brussels and streamed online to enable access for virtual participants. Across a range of sessions, speakers shared key results, impacts and learnings of the programme; showcased the programme’s model; and highlighted key takeaways for future projects. Participants at the closure event included:

• the Africa RISE project team, including representatives from Landell Mills
• the Ambassador of Mauritius to EU, His Excellence Mr. Gunessee
• the Embassy of Malawi to Belgium and Mission to EU
• the Programme Manager at the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG-INTPA)