Category: AUHF annual conference

Established as the African continent’s leading annual affordable housing gathering, the 38th annual African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place from Cairo from 28 – 30 November 2022.​

As the only established event known to connect international, African and regional stakeholders to Africa’s fast evolving affordable housing sector, this year’s event will connect financing and development leaders from across the continent and internationally in Cairo. This year’s event provides a platform for in-person attendees to network, access content and an opportunity to showcase opportunities to regional and international leaders invested in Affordable Housing.

UNDERSTANDING THE CLIMATE IMPERATIVE
by Abbas M el Zafarany_Professor of Environmental Design, Faculty of Urban Planning – Cairo University
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BUILDING THE BUSINESS: CASE FOR GREEN AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
by Rusmir Music_Upstream Operations Officer, International Finance – IFC
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COUNTING GREEN TO CLARIFY THE OPPORTUNITY
by Tilda Mwai-Smit_Africa Research and Insights Lead – Estate Intel
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GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE
by Patrick Domingos_Tembwa, Africa and Asia Partnerships Director – Reall
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A GREEN URBAN FUTURE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
by Mustapha Njie_CEO – TAF Africa Global
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A CASE OF ZIMA HOMES KENYA
by Etta Madete_Co-founder & Director – Zima Homes
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SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE IN NIGERIA
by Funsho Gbodi_Mortgage Banker – Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
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SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE THROUGH RENTAL HOUSING
by Davina Wood_Vice President – Affordable Housing Institute
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GOING BEYOND THE BASICS: HOUSING PPPs
by Olivia Nielson_Principal – Miyamoto International
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GOING BEYOND THE BASICS: THE CASE FOR PPPs AND CITIES’ ROLE IN HOUSING
by Rusmir Music_Upstream Operations Officer – International Finance Corporation
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GOING BEYOND THE BASICS: IFC PPP TRANSACTION ADVISORY
by s. Jacques Bleindou_Senior Investment Officer – IFC PPP Transactory Idvisory
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BUILDING AFRICA: FOCUSED GREEN AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLATFORM
by Daniel Font_Green & social infrastructure Investor – Social Infra Ventures (SIV)
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REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPERS
by Fernado Granados Franco_Masterclass – IFC
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CERTIFY GREEN AND CHANGE YOUR WORLD
by Denis Quansah_Masterclass – EDGE
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A SUCCESS STORY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SESSION
by Dr Hend Farouh – SHMFF
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MOCK SHARKROOM PRESENTATION
by Etta Madete – Zima Homes
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MOCK SHARKROM PRESENTATION
by Monsurat Muhammed – TALIK Investments Limited
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MOCK SHARKROOM PRESENTATION
by Dr. Hend Farouh – Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund
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MOCK SHARKROOM PRESENTATION
by Elizabeth Mutasa – Elyope Global
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MOCK SHARKROOM PRESENTATION
by Joel Baur – Citra
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MOCK SHARKROOM PRESENTATION
by Doreen Arinaitwe – GreenLive Design Studio
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Established as the African continent’s leading annual affordable housing’s conference, the 37th annual African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place from Kigali from 02-04 November 2021. ​

As the only established event known to connect international, African and regional stakeholders to Africa’s fast evolving affordable housing sector, this year’s event will connect in-person local stakeholders with a live international virtual audience. Broadcasted live from Kigali, the 2021 AUHF Conference provides a platform for both in-person and virtual attendees to network, access content and an opportunity to showcase opportunities to regional and international leaders invested in Affordable Housing. Join us in Kigali and virtually for this year’s Conference & AGM brought to you by the AUHF and partners.

THE NEW FRONTIER IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN AFRICA
by Burhan Soleman_Founder & Chairman – ADHI
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CALCULATOR PROJECT
by Dr Muhammad Gambo_Manager: Policy, Research and Partnerships – Shelter afrique

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOTES
by Anne-Marie Chidzero_Chief Investment Officer – FSDAi
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WELCOME ADDRESS: NEW FRONTIERS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING – WELCOME FROM THE AUHF
by Andrew Chimphonda_AUHF Chairperson & CEO Shelter Afrique
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
by Karston Popp_ CEO & Co-founder – iLima Digital Foundary and Anthony Modena_Chief Executive – iLima Digital Foundary
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MASTERCLASS: EXTENDING ACCESS TO HOUSING FINANCE FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS – HFSSA MINI SESSION
by Prof Marja Hoek-Smit_Founder & Director – International Housing Finance Program, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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NEW PRIORITIES: CHAMPIONING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CITIES AS A KEY ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY
by Alice Nabalamba_Infrastructure, Cities & Urban Development Department – African Development Bank
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RESILIENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS
by Olivia Nielsen_Associate Principal – Miyamoto Corporation
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NICHE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT IN RWANDA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING SECTOR
by Kecia Rust_AUHF Secretariat & Executive Director – CAHF
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NEW PARTNERSHIPS: ANCHORED BY PENSION FUNDS IN PROMOTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
by Mercy Thuo_Director – Laser Property Services Limited
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NEW INVESTMENTS: REALIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH REITs
by Olu Olanrewaju_Director – Altair
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RWANDA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY AND PROGRAMME
by Felix Nshimyumuremyi_Director General – Rwanda Housing Authority
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OVERVIEW OF RWANDA HOUSING FINANCE PROJECT
by Emmanuel Ahabwe_Co-ordinator – RHFP
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SCOPING RWANDA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING SECTOR AND ITS FINANCING
by Fatou Dieye_Independent Consultant, Urbanization & Sustainable Development in Affordable Housing Design & Supply Chain Management
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HOUSING COMPACT FOR AFRICA: ACCELERATING HOUSING DELIVERY
by Oumar Sylla_Acting Director Regional Office for Africa – UN Habitat
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NEW FUNDING APPROACHES: FundRoof – Unlocking Urban Development
by Samuel Akinin_Director of Operations – FundRoof Homeloans (Pty) Ltd
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AUHF: CHAMPION OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENDA ACROSS AFRICA
by Mildred Mutesa_AUHF Lobbying & Advocacy Comittee Chairperson & Managing Director – Zambia National Building Society
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ZIMA CASE STUDY
by Etta Madete_Architectural Designer – BuildX
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The 2020 African Union for Housing Finance virtual conference took place under the theme, ‘Investing in the SDGs: Finding a Market Opportunity in Affordable Housing’. From the second to the sixth of November 2020, the conference featured five days of premium content and networking, as well as an interactive virtual expo the conference.

The conference provided a high-quality and seamless experience for investors, developers, and professionals looking to connect across time zones, share ideas, and work towards achieving the SDGs (sustainable development goals) in the post Covid-19 future. While housing is explicitly articulated in Target 11 of the SDGs, it is a key component of sustainable development across all of the goals.

Good housing drives access to basic services, contributes towards inclusive growth, and supports the development of a sustainable future. It has a direct impact on the factors that contribute to or mediate the effects of climate change. Investment in affordable housing will therefore have a profound and direct impact on at least 14 of the SDGs.

As Africa drives its housing agenda forward, the AUHF virtual conference provided an agenda for debate that promotes market growth and opportunities in green development, infrastructure building, services, jobs, and inclusive economic growth.

CAN AFRICA ACHIEVE ADEQUATE, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
by Ouma Sylla_Director of the Regional Office for Africa – UN-habitat
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING: ACCELERATING THE SDG’s
by Nancy Welsh_Co-Founder & CMO – iBuild Global
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A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO TRANSFORMING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENYA
by Seeta Shah_Senior Affordable Housing Specialist – FSD Kenya
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I AM HOME
by Karim Diop_CEO – Sagem
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PROMOTING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING IN TANZANIA
by Dr. Felician Komu_Director – Majengo Estates Developers, Tanzania
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I EXTENDING ACCESS TO HOUSING FINANCE FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS – HFCSSA MINI SESSION
by Prof Marja Hoek-Smit_Founder and Director – International Housing Finance Program, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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INDUSTRIALISED CONSTRUCTION: THE NEW CONSTRUCTION PARADIGM
by Hennie Botes_President – Moladi
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AFRICA HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
by Julieta Moradei_Head of R&D – New Story
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UNLOCKING THE BENEFITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
by David Dworkin_President and CEO – NHC
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LAUNCH: 11th YEARBOOK OF HOUSING FINANCE IN AFRICA
by Alison Tshangana_Head of Research and Market Intelligence – CAHF
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HOUSING, HEALTH, AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH
by Gayatri Datar_Co-founder and CEO – EarthEnable
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MOTIVATING FOR HOUSING WITH THE HOUSING ECONOMIC VALUE CHAIN
by David Gardner_Independent Consultant – CAHF
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REALISING INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN INTEGRATED SETTLEMENTS
by Paulo Cruz_CEO – LandAfrique, Nigeria
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HOW HOUSING CAN HELP EMERGING MARKET ECONOMIES RECOVER FROM COVID
by Prof Marja Hoek-Smit_Founder and Director – International Housing Finance Program, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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MOBILISNG LONG TERM CAPITAL RESOURCES TOWARD HOUSING FINANCE: ANALYSIS OF DIASPORA BONDS IN AFRICA
by Jean Philippe S. Ado_Research Manager – CAHF
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BUILDING, OWNING AND BELONGING: EXPERIENCES FROM SRI LANKA AND INDIA
by Jaime Royo-Olid_Urban Development, Sustainable Transport & Digitalisation Officer – Delegation of the European Union, Republic of Kenya
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CASA REAL IN MOZAMBIQUE
by Marie-Odile Zander_Environmental Engineer, Moz Consulting
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IS EARTH CONSTRUCTION THE WAY FORWARD FOR CARBON-CONSCIOUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
by Caroline Ray_Regional Director, Arup East Africa
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RESILIENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS
by Olivia Nielsen_Associate Principal – Miyamoto International
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THE ROLE OF INSURANCE IN PROPERTY MARKETS
by Lucia Schlemmer_Senior Research Analyst – CENFRI
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The 2019 African Union for Housing Finance Conference theme was, ‘Realising Affordability in Global Housing Markets’. It was a joint AUHF and IUHF Conference and AGM, incorporating the 35th Annual AUHF conference and AGM, and the 31st International Union for Housing Finance (IUHF) World Congress.

The conference has been growing every year, along with its content and reputation. In 2019, through the partnership with the IUHF, the conference reach reflected content and experience from across the world and is expected to draw in a much wider international profile of delegates.

The 2019 conference explored the challenge of housing affordability as it is being expressed across the globe. Organised across a series of themes, the presentations articulated the detail of the affordability challenge while also providing case studies of innovation and success. Speakers were drawn from the body of the AUHF, as well as from across the world, bringing global expertise to this question of housing affordability.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
by Sisulu Lindiwe_ MINISTER OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
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THE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THE UK – REFLECTIONS FOR AFRICA_am
by Olanrewaju Olu_Associate Director – Altair Africa
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGE
by Rossbach Anaclaudia Marinheiro Centeno_Cities Alliance
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COST TRANSPARENCY TO INCREASE AFFORDABILITY
by Schulman Lew_iBuild Global, Inc
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GREEN INNOVATION FOR AFFORDABILITY
by Cairncross Lenore_ Green Buildings Lead – Africa – IFC
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CLIMATE RESPONSIVE BUILDING MATERIAL PRODUCTION AS A KEY JOB CREATION STRATEGY
by Dieye Fatou_ Managing Director – Skat Consulting, Rwanda
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SCALING HOUSEHOLD EFFORTS
by Chetty Kevin_Board Member – Habitat for Humanity International EMEA
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IMPACT INVESTMENT: IMPACT THROUGH SCALE
by Jackson Paul_TUHF
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LAUNCH – 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEARBOOK OF HOUSING FINANCE IN AFRICA
by Tshangana Alison_Head of Research and Market Intelligence – CAHF
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FUNDING THE MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO
by Achim Duebel_Founder, Finpol Consult
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ENSURING ADEQUATE CONSUMER PROTECTION IN MORTGAGE LENDING
by K̦nig Christian_Managing Director РAssociation of Private Bausparkassen, Berlin
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THE ECONOMIC ARGUMENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
by Gardner David_Independent Consultant – CAHF
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REACHING THE BOTTOM 40TH PERCENTILE
by Stead Lisa_Head of evidence REALL
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DATA AGENDA FOR AFRICA
by Akinin David_CEO – Atenu Developments / Founder – OperFin Technologies
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RESOLVING THE LAND CHALLENGE. BLOCKCHAIN OPPORTUNITIES
by Bloch Daniel_CEO – Seso Global, Nigeria
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A DATA AGENDA FOR AFRICA
by Garbers Christoph_Data Analyst and Research Consultant – 71point4
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TARGETING LIQUIDITY
by Leong Datuk Chung Chee_ President/Chief Executive Officer – Cagamas Berhad
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LEVERAGING PENSION ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF HOUSING INVESTMENTS
by Osano Evans_Director, Financial Markets – FSD Africa, Kenya
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HOW LOW CAN WE GO WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING
by Shah Seeta_Affordable Housing Consultant
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TARGETING LIQUIDITY
by Wiyogo Ananta_President Director – PT Sarana Multigriya Finansial (Persero), Indonesia
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RESOLVING THE LAND CHALLENGE. BLOCKCHAIN OPPORTUNITIES
by Melzer Illana_Founder & Lead Consultant – 71point4
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The 34th AUHF conference explored the emerging concerns, challenges, and opportunities affecting the links along Africa’s housing finance chain. Each link in the housing delivery chain has an integral finance component, and while a key focus in the market has remained on extending end-user finance through mortgage and nonmortgage means, construction or developer finance is equally critical, as is the creation of a quality investment environment that recognizes the opportunity in affordable housing.  These altogether create a functioning finance chain that is critical to supporting housing – an enabling macro-environment; the presence, interest, and capacity of investors; and the engagement of financiers. The AUHF conference was structured to unpack these issues through presentations, in-depth panel discussions and forums clustered around the above themes.

AUHF OVERVIEW
by Oscar Magaya_CEO – TMRC
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BUILDING UEMOA’S HOUSING FINANCE SECTOR: KEY ISSUES FOR DEVELOPMENT ATTENTION
by Christian Agossa_Directeur G̩n̩ral РCRRH
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FROM END USER FINANCING TO THE CAPITAL MARKETS – ISSUES ALONG THE HOUSING FINANCING CHAIN
by Thierno Habib Hann_Senior Housing Finance Specialist – IFC
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THE HOUSING INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE IN AFRICA
by Davina Wood_Consultant to the CAHF
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INVESTOR EXPERIENCES IN HOUSING IN AFRICA
by Solly Mboweni – IHS
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RAISING CAPITAL FOR THE MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO
by Dominic Adu_CEO – GHL Bank
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FINANCING RENTAL IN AFRICAN CITIES: NEW BUILD AND INNER CITY REGENERATION
by Olu Olanrewaju_Director – Altair
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LEVERAGING LONG TERM CAPITAL TO FINANCE INFRASTRUCTURE: CABS AND OLD MUTUAL IN ZIMBABWE
by Mehluli Mpofu_Deputy MD – CABS
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN MOBILISING CONSTRUCTION FINANCE
by Andrew Chimphondah – Shelter Afrique
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN MOBILISING CONSTRUCTION FINANCE
by Gomolemo Zimona – BHC
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HOUSING MICROFINANCE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: FROM MICRO TO MACRO
by Mark Seymour – Thuthukani Financial Services
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INSIGHTS FROM THE IBUILD KENYA PILOT
by Ronald Omyonga – iBuild Global
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PRODUCT LESSONS FROM HOW HOUSEHOLDS LIVE: A CASE FROM UGANDA
by Dorothy Baziwe – UHSNet Uganda
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PRODUCT LESSONS FROM HOW HOUSEHOLDS LIVE: THE HOUSING VALUE CHAIN IN DRC
by Mounia Tagma_Africa and Middle East Director – AHI DRC
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GHL BANK: RAISING CAPITAL FOR THE MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO
by Dominic Adu_MD – GHL
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ENHANCING FINANCIAL INCLUSION: UNIFORM UNDERWRITING STANDARDS FOR THE INFORMAL SECTOR
by Dr Chii Akpoorji_Executive Director – NMRC
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CREDIT QUALITY = A CONDITION FOR THE MOBILISATION OF LONG TERM RESOURCES
by Olivier Hassler – FOGARIM in Morocco and Tunisia
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STATE HOUSING FINANCE BANK: ASSET OR LIABILITY?
by Ahmed Musa Dangiwe_MD – FMB Nigeria
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CAUSES OF HIGH INTEREST RATE IN HOUSING FINANCE
by Michael Fuchs
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BASEL III AND IFRAS 9: HOUSING FINANCE IN AFRICA
by Pierree Valere Nketcha
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Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda, 17th to 19th October, 2017

Across Africa, the residential investment opportunity is increasingly driving conversations about economic growth. The opportunity is clear: with the fastest rate of urbanisation globally, and a growing middle class, Africa’s demand for affordable housing is increasing at a rapid rate. Governments and the private sector each have an excellent opportunity to gear this interest in support of their growth and investment targets, while also meeting the housing needs of their growing urban populations. In the context of an economic downturn on the African continent, housing creates an important and strategic opportunity to change the narrative and drive growth from within.

Housing is all about the value chain. The process of delivering and managing a home – from land assembly through to infrastructure provision, house construction, the sales and transfer process, and then ongoing maintenance and improvements – is highly interdependent drawing on multiple sectors in the economy and departments in government. Any weaknesses along the chain affect the performance of the entire chain: it is as strong as its weakest link. Stakeholders across the continent in the public and private sector are yearning to intervene meaningfully and sustainably in the housing space to harness the growth potential however; this will only be realized if key sector players come together and address these challenges in a concerted manner.

This year’s African Union for Housing Finance Conference under the theme, “Engaging housing value chain for growth,” brings together key players in Africa’s housing and housing finance industry to chart a way for the betterment of housing across the continent. Focusing on the key links in the chain, the conference will bring together financiers, developers, professionals and policy makers to deliberate on the challenges and explore opportunities. Case studies from across the continent will be presented. Five sessions are planned, to include both international and local speakers:

• Opening ceremony: engaging value chain for growth
• Financing land and infrastructure for residential property
• Building affordable housing to scale
• Promoting sustainable investment into affordable housing
• Closing: Public and Private Sector building the value chain together
• Housing Microfinance Workshop – Facilitated by Terwilliger Center for Innovation and Shelter,Habitat for Humanity International

Co-hosted by the AUHF and Housing Finance Bank Uganda, the conference concluded with a Kampala Declaration, signed by the active members of the African Union for Housing Finance, setting out key issues for attention to engage the housing value chain for growth across the African continent.

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Opening Ceremony
by President H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni | Guest of Honor
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Opening Ceremony
by Mr. David G. Opiokello | Board Chairman Housing Finance Bank Uganda Ltd.
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Opening Ceremony
by Mr. Mathias Katamba | Managing Director Housing Finance Bank Uganda Ltd.
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Opening Ceremony
by Hon. Matia Kasaijja | Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development.
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Impact of housing economy evidence from Tanzania, SA,Uganda, Nigeria
by David Gardner | Consultant
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Dealing with myths and mindsets about credit
by Peter Kimbowa | International Financial Empowerment Consultant
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Eastern Africa Investment Landscape
by Duncan Kayiira | Consultant
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Impact of Taxation on Affordable Housing in Africa
by James Mutero | Consultant
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Mortgage Liquidity facilities approaching the capital markets
by Charles Inyangete | CEO Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company
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Mortgage Liquidity facilities approaching the capital markets
by Oscar Mgaya | CEO Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by Seso | Blockchain Technology for Land Transactions
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by iBuild Global Inc. | Construction Support
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by Millard Fuller Foundation | a public private partnership towards affordable housing
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company | housing market information portal & mortgage management system
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by TUHF Intuthuko Equity Fund | financing property entrepreneurs with mortgage finance
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by Materia – Apis Partners | affordable housing equity fund
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by Zambian Home Loans
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Innovation Elevator Pitch
by Innovation Brochure
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Mainstreaming incremental housing: the case of Zambian Home Loans
by Twaambo Hamsute | MD Zambian Home Loans
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Project preparation in large scale developments across Africa
by Femi Adewole | Acting MD, Shelter Afrique
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Housing Investment Chronicles: Financing housing step by step in Mozambique
by Moisés Inguane | Chief Operations Office FSD Mozambique
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What do we need to be able to lend, today, to the breadth of the affordable market?
by Michael Mugabi | Executive Director, Housing Finance Bank Uganda
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Housing Micofinance Academy Liberia
by Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter
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Housing Micofinance Academy
by Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter
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NAALYA PRIDE | Site Visit
by National Housing and Construction Company Ltd
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In Nigeria alone, a backlog of an estimated 17 million units suggests that housing construction will be at the forefront of that country’s economy for some time.  Already, Nigeria’s real estate sector is one of the main, non-oil sector contributors to the country’s rebased GDP, contributing 11 percent by 2014.  Given the projected demand, it is estimated that the N6.5 trillion market will grow at an average of ten percent over the next few years.  Of course, affordability remains a key constraint, combined with a host of other issues concerning land, cost of funds and the overall enabling environment.  Despite these, the opportunities for significant returns on housing investment, while also meeting a fundamental social need, are tremendous. At Nigeria’s current mortgage rates, a simple $20,000 house could be affordable to about 16% of the urban population, or about 3 million urban households.

Bring the house price down to $15,000 and an estimated 35% of Nigeria’s urban population could afford to buy housing with a mortgage – this is in the region of 6.6 million households, and could create $99 trillion in investment and upwards of 4 million jobs.  What are the opportunities and how might these be captured to support Africa’s growth agenda going forward? This is the focus of this year’s annual conference of the African Union for Housing Finance.

Taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 14-16 September, the conference is structured around key themes ranging from the potential of public-private partnerships to unlocking hidden potentials, to the challenges of funding the mortgage portfolio, the opportunities to be found in rental housing and housing microfinance, and the strategies to address the challenge of affordability.  With an agenda structured around presentations in plenary and panel discussions, as well as a housing marketplace to support focused conversations between investors and projects, the conference will attract stakeholders from across the continent, all with the express purpose of furthering investment in affordable housing.

Key Sessions:

• Session 1: Public Private Partnerships to Enable Growth in Affordable Housing Delivery
• Session 2: Growing Africa’s Mortgage Markets
• Session 3: Harnessing Opportunities on the Demand Side
• Session 4: Growing the Capacity of Housing Microfinance
• Session 5: Priming the Housing Sector to Foster Greater Growth

The 32nd Annual Conference of the African Union for Housing Finance offers stakeholders a platform for discussing and sharing experiences, and deliberating towards innovative interventions to support the growth of Africa’s economies through the development of a vibrant housing sector.  Offered by an industry body with an explicit mandate to support the growth of Africa’s housing finance sector, the conference will realise actionable recommendations that will transform the housing landscape and create new opportunities across the continent.

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Welcome Note
by Prof. Charles Inyangete | Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company
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Public Sector Keynote | Housing and Africa’s Growth Agenda
by Representative of the Honourable Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN | Ministry of Power, Works and Housing
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Private Sector Keynote | Housing and Housing Finance in Africa: Engine for Economic Growth
by Thierno-Habib Hann | International Finance Corporation
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Housing and Africa’s Growth Agenda: Increase Financial Investment in Housing and Accelerate African Development
by Chi Jianxin | China Africa Development Fund
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New Urban Agenda
by Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka | UN-Habitat
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Public Private Partnerships for Affordable Housing
by Richard Martin | World Bank
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Building National Housing and Housing Finance Markets in Africa: A Holistic Approach
by Michael Bookstaber | Global Housing Strategies
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Key Challenges in Funding the Mortgage Portfolio in Nigeria
by Dr. Femi Johnson | Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria
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Role of Pension Funds in Mortgage Finance
by Kojo Addo-Kufuor | Ghana Home Loans
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Funding Housing in the Bond Market
by James Doree | Lion’s Head Global Partners
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Overcoming Challenges to Housing Affordability: The Fuller Experience
by Samuel Odia | The Millard Fuller Foundation
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Financing for Resilient and Green Urban Global Solutions: Katsina City-Level Study
by Simon Gusah
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Rental Housing: Addressing the Challenges of Delivery in Nigeria
by Ben Okuzu | BP Partners
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Basic House? Results of a 16-Country Study
by Olivia Caldwell | Affordable Housing Institute
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YoMane: It’s Your Money
by Lea Charlene | YoMane
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Private Capital Perspectives to Funding Housing for Low and Middle Income Earners in Nigeria
by Roland Igbinoba | FHA Mortgage Bank
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The Challenge of Housing Affordability in Nigeria
by Surv. (Rev.) Ugochukwu Chime | Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria
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Quantifying the Role of Housing in African Economies: Establishing a Methodology
by David Gardner | Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa
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Scaling Up Housing Microfinance: The Case of KWFT, Mibanco and Select
by David Gardner | Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa
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How to Bring Capital to Africa?: Investor Perspective
by Dr. Friedemann Roy | International Finance Corporation
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Partnering with microfinance to deliver affordable housing: takeaways from LafargeHolcim’s experience in Africa.
by Anne-Laure Denis & Aurelien Boyer | LafargeHolcim
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