Agenda

09:00 – 09:30 venue: Djanet Hall
09:30 – 09:35 venue: Djanet Hall
09:35 - 10:45 venue: Djanet Hall
Background

Intra-OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) trade and investment hold immense potential for economic growth and development among member countries. Despite this potential, various barriers such as regulatory challenges, lack of infrastructure, and limited access to financing and guarantees hinder the full realization of these opportunities. The session at the IsDB Private Sector Forum (PSF 2025) aims to discuss these barriers and explore strategies to enhance trade and investment within the OIC region. The session is an opportunity to demonstrate thought leadership and to demonstrate IsDB Group commitment to contribute to its Member Countries to overcome those challenges. It is also a good opportunity for Algerian leaders and business community to showcase their efforts in tackling those challenges.

Objectives

Highlight and Identify Barriers: Discuss the obstacles that are facing intra-OIC trade and investment, including regulatory, infrastructural, financial and collaterals/guarantees challenges.

Explore Opportunities: Highlight the untapped opportunities for trade and investment within the OIC region and how they can be leveraged for mutual benefit.

Innovative Solutions: Present innovative solutions and strategies to overcome barriers and boost intra-OIC trade and investment.

Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization: Foster strategic partnerships and alliances among OIC member countries to optimize resource mobilization.

Emphasize the importance of risk mitigation tools to support intra OIC trade and investments

Expected Outcomes

Promote IsDB Group Efforts in tackling the presented challenges: Opportunity to demonstrate IsDB Group efforts in tackling those challenges through resource mobilization, filling the financing gap, providing credit and political risk insurance, reverse linkage, capacity building, partnership, etc

Enhanced Understanding: A general understanding of the barriers and opportunities in intra-OIC trade and investment.

Strategic Roadmap: Development of a strategic roadmap to overcome barriers and seize opportunities for boosting trade and investment.

Increased Collaboration: Strengthened collaboration among OIC member countries, leading to increased trade and investment activities.

Innovative Practices: Adoption of innovative practices and solutions to enhance economic cooperation within the OIC region
10:45 – 11:15 venue: Djanet Hall

The Private Sector Forum Awards Ceremony is an IsDB Group initiative to recognize and honor exceptional achievements, groundbreaking innovations and impactful initiatives by market practitioners driving positive change through Shariah compliant financial instruments in the areas of trade finance, export credit and private sector development. Led by a panel of independent distinguished judges and boasting a rigorous and robust selection process, the PSF 2025 Awards feature six categories with ICIEC, ICD and ITFC presenting two awards each.
11:15 – 12:00
19:00 - 20:00 venue: Timimoune Hall

09:00 – 10:00 venue: Djanet Hall
Background

The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) has been instrumental in fostering sustainable development through strategic alliances and coordinated efforts. As ACG celebrates its 50^th anniversary, it is crucial to highlight the significant role of partnerships with the private sector in achieving development goals. This panel aims to explore the synergies between ACG and private sector entities, focusing on collaborative strategies to address global development challenges and enhance economic growth.

Objectives

Showcase Initiatives: Highlight private sector-focused initiatives, investments, and success stories of ACG member institutions.

Strategic Priorities: Discuss ACG members’ strategic priorities and future plans for private sector engagement in emerging and frontier markets.

Promote Visibility: Increase visibility of ACG’s contributions to private sector development during the IsDB Group Annual Meetings.

Golden Jubilee Roadshow: Position the session as a roadshow for the ACG Golden Jubilee, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and scalability.

Encourage Dialogue: Foster dialogue between ACG institutions and private sector leaders to explore co-financing and partnership opportunities

Expected Outcomes

Showcase ACG Efforts: Highlight ACG’s role in facilitating private sector involvement in development initiatives.

Enhanced Understanding: Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of ACG-private sector partnerships.

Strategic Roadmap: Develop a roadmap for future collaborations to maximize impact.

Increased Collaboration: Strengthen ties between ACG and private sector entities, leading to increased joint projects.

Innovative Practices: Encourage the adoption of innovative practices to enhance development outcomes
10:00 – 10:50 venue: Djanet Hall
Background:
This event is part of the ICD Sustainability and ESG Awareness Program, designed to increase awareness of sustainability concepts and promote the integration of sustainability practices and ESG principles at the operational level. Sustainability is not just an environmental concern but a multifaceted approach that enriches lives through diversified economic opportunities. The event aims to link sustainability to the concepts of “Diversifying Economies and Enriching Lives” by demonstrating how sustainable practices can create robust economic opportunities while improving the well-being of communities. Key pillars include economic resilience, job creation, local agriculture, community engagement, innovation and entrepreneurship, education and awareness, long-term viability, and improved quality of life.

Objectives and Outcomes:

Objectives:

Enhance awareness of sustainability and ESG principles.

Integrate sustainable practices into decision-making.

Foster stakeholder collaboration.

Address barriers to implementation.

Promote leadership in sustainability.

Encourage cross-sector partnerships to drive meaningful change and resilience.

Expected Outcomes:

Participants will gain practical insights, tools, and strategies to embed sustainability into operations.

Improved stakeholder engagement and overcoming challenges.

Stronger ESG integration and enhanced resilience.

Actionable steps toward sustainable business transformation.

New strategic networking and partnership opportunities.
11:00 – 11:30 venue: Press Room Hall
12:00 – 13:15 venue: Djanet Hall
Background:
Halal products and services are rapidly emerging as a significant force in global trade and economic development. This growth is driven by robust demand from Muslim consumers worldwide and an increasing preference among non-Muslims for products aligned with ethical values like trust, integrity, and sustainability. However, realizing the full potential of this thriving sector requires overcoming significant hurdles such as fragmented Halal certification standards, inconsistent regulatory frameworks, and constraints to market access.

Objectives and Outcomes:

Objectives:

Facilitate discussions on standardizing Halal certification processes.

Highlight Algeria’s potential as a hub for Halal production and export.

Emphasize human capital development in the Halal industry.

Promote advancements in Halal product development.

Expected Outcomes:

Enhanced regulatory harmonization.

Increased investments in the Halal sector.

Improved capacity building initiatives.

Promoted innovation and sustainability.
13:15 – 14:00
14:00 – 15:00 venue: Djanet Hall
Background:
ITFC’s first operation in Algeria in 2024 marked a significant milestone in expanding trade finance services across its Member Countries. This event will highlight ITFC’s activities and products in Algeria, promoting ITFC in an important market and supporting local banks with LC Confirmation facilities to enhance trade. The event aligns with the theme of the Annual Meetings by showcasing ITFC’s impact in supporting trade in Member Countries and marketing ITFC’s offerings to attendees.

Objectives and Outcomes:

Objectives:

Position ITFC better in engagements with the Algerian business community and regional financial institutions.

Highlight challenges in cross-border trade, the role of DFIs, and the impact of ITFC’s product offerings.

Facilitate regional integration and promote Islamic Finance.

Expected Outcomes:

Onboarding additional Algerian financial institution clients.

Promoting Islamic Finance to private sector clients.

Attracting a high-level panel and strong attendance from the targeted audience.
15:30 – 18:00 venue: Djanet Hall

Aims to acknowledge and celebrate innovators shaping the future and creating positive change in member countries. The program recognizes the most innovative and impactful digital solutions developed by entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups. The competition offers a unique platform for startups exploring a diverse range of sectors (from green enterprises to advanced manufacturing) to showcase their digital solutions and gain recognition from a global audience. The program will help the finalists connect with potential investors, partners, and mentors who can help them take their business to the next level.

08:45 – 09:45 venue: Djanet Hall
Background:
Africa, the Arab region, and Algeria have significant untapped trade potential. Multilateral institutions like ICIEC, Afreximbank, and BADEA play a crucial role in promoting trade and investment by providing financial guarantees, capacity building, and risk mitigation services. The event will emphasize Algeria’s strategic importance as a trade hub and showcase the role of multilateral institutions in supporting trade and investment.

Objectives and Outcomes:

Objectives:

Promote Algeria as a strategic trade hub.

Strengthen multilateral cooperation.

Highlight growth sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology.

Address trade barriers and risks.

Foster public-private partnerships.

Promote sustainable development.

Expected Outcomes:

Increased regional trade cooperation.

Enhanced role of multilateral institutions.

Actionable recommendations for trade facilitation.

Identification of key sectors for investment and trade.

Strengthened partnerships.
10:30 – 12:00 venue: Djanet Hall
13:00 – 14:00
15:30 – 16:30 venue: Press Room Hall
16:30 – 17:00 venue: Press Room Hall

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