AMSG Advances the MADE Framework at the AFNIS 2026 Ministerial & CEO Roundtable
Government Ministers, Chief Executive Officers, development partners and industry leaders convened at the Africa Minerals Strategy Group Ministerial & CEO Roundtable during AFNIS 2026 to advance a shared vision for Africa’s mineral future. The Roundtable featured the introduction of the MADE Framework as a strategic roadmap for strengthening cooperation, investment, industrialisation and value creation across Africa’s mineral sector.
The Roundtable brought together African governments, industry leaders and strategic partners to strengthen collaboration, accelerate mineral value addition and explore practical pathways for transforming Africa’s mineral resources into long-term prosperity.
01. A Platform for Strategic Dialogue
Convened on the sidelines of AFNIS 2026, the Ministerial & CEO Roundtable provided a high-level platform for dialogue between governments, investors, development finance institutions, geological organisations and private sector leaders.
Participants examined opportunities to deepen African cooperation, unlock investment, strengthen mineral value chains and promote greater African participation in the global minerals economy.
02. Introducing the MADE Framework
The Secretary-General presented the MADE Framework as a practical approach to strengthening Africa’s mineral development agenda through coordinated action among governments, industry and strategic partners.
The framework reflects AMSG’s commitment to ensuring that Africa’s mineral resources generate sustainable development, industrialisation and shared prosperity across the continent.
- M — Mutual Responsibility and Continental Cooperation.
- A — African Ownership, Value Addition and Industrialisation.
- D — Development through Strategic Investment, Innovation and Infrastructure.
- E — Execution through Effective Partnerships, Good Governance and Implementation.
03. Key Outcomes of the Roundtable
- Strengthened dialogue between governments and industry leaders.
- Expanded cooperation on mineral value addition and beneficiation.
- Greater alignment around exploration, geological intelligence and investment promotion.
- Support for responsible mineral sourcing and critical minerals security.
- Commitment to deepen public-private partnerships across Africa.
04. Building Africa’s Mineral Economy
The Roundtable reinforced the importance of moving beyond isolated national initiatives toward coordinated continental action. Participants recognised that stronger institutions, better financing mechanisms and integrated regional value chains are essential for Africa’s long-term competitiveness.
Discussions also highlighted the need to increase African participation in mineral processing, manufacturing, trading and downstream industries while strengthening transparency, sustainability and responsible governance.
05. Looking Ahead
The Ministerial & CEO Roundtable forms part of AMSG’s growing programme of strategic engagements designed to bring governments, investors and industry together around practical solutions for Africa’s mineral future.
Building on the momentum generated at AFNIS 2026, AMSG will continue convening similar Roundtables at major continental and international mining forums to strengthen partnerships, mobilize investment and accelerate implementation of the Organization’s strategic priorities.
06. Event Context
The AMSG Ministerial & CEO Roundtable was held during the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together Ministers, Chief Executive Officers, development partners and industry stakeholders to advance strategic dialogue on Africa’s mineral future following the Abuja Milestone constitutional ceremonies.
