SINGAPORE – November 19, 2025 — Building on the previous year‘s Forum, the Pan-African Council (PAC) recently took center stage at the Alliance for Good (AFG) 2025 Business and Philanthropy Forum, serving as a vital bridge between African delegates and their counterparts across Asia. Through strategic hosting and the moderation of high-level dialogues, the Council helped illuminate the immense potential of global co-creation and purpose-driven investment.
The forum served as a powerful testament to the energy unleashed when cultural icons, business leaders, and philanthropic change-makers unite to solve systemic challenges.
Sports for Good: A Champion’s Vision
The event was energized by a keynote address from UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Representing Cameroon, Ngannou shared a moving vision for “Sports for Good,” emphasizing how athletic platforms can be leveraged for positive social change and the empowerment of Africa’s youth.
Strategic Panel Highlights
The Council moderated two pivotal discussions focusing on the intersection of capital, climate, and global trade:
Wealth and Capital for Good: This session, titled Fostering Climate-Centric Collaboration: Investors Collaborating for Systemic Change, featured:
- Carman Chan (Founder of Clicks Ventures, Hong Kong)
- Susli Lie (Partner of Monk’s Hill Ventures, Indonesia)
The dialogue focused on how pooled investment power can drive the systemic shifts required to combat climate change.
Globalization in the New Era: Centered on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global investment, this panel brought together a diverse group of experts, including:
- Ade Soekadis, Executive Director of Mercy Corps Indonesia
- Florence Yula, Investment Regional Director at Coerman Family Office (Kenya)
- Adaku Ijara, Founder & CEO of CRL Wealth (Nigeria)
- Bella Ikeme, CEO of Caizen and Founder of ASPIRE Luxury Magazine (Nigeria)
A Shared Future: Africa 2026
The momentum generated in Singapore is only the beginning. The Pan-African Council is proud to announce that it will host a Singaporean delegation on the African continent in 2026. This upcoming mission aims to solidify the commitments made during the forum and translate high-level discussions into tangible socio-economic action across Africa.
