During the 22nd ARMFA AGM in Monrovia Liberia, experts, policymakers, and technical partners came together to share insights, innovations, and strategic perspectives on road governance, financing, and resilience across Africa.

The presentations cover key pillars, from ARMFA’s vision and operational reforms to resilient road asset management, transport corridors, and climate-smart financing. Explore the set of presentations below to access the knowledge and strategies shaping Africa’s sustainable road sector

1. 18th November 2025 – ARMFA-AFERA AGM Presentations

On 18th November 2025, the 22nd ARMFA AGM featured plenary sessions and panels highlighting innovation, governance, resilience, transport corridors and financing of African road infrastructure. Explore the key insights from each session and download the full presentations for detailed information below.

Plenary Session 1: New Dynamics of ARMFA – Vision, Strategic Orientations, Innovation and Perspectives

Moderator: Eng. Essaïe Moussa AUBIN, President of ARMFA

Panelists:

• Prof. Angelo MACUACUA – Chair, Scientific Committee of ARMFA
• Dr. Ali ALKASSOUM – Executive Secretary of ARMFA

Key Takeaway: ARMFA is positioning itself as a continental leader in sustainable road governance and financing.

📥 Download Presentations:

• Eng Essaïe Moussa AUBIN  – New Dynamique-ARMFA-Vision, Engagements and Projects (PDF)
• Prof. Angelo Macuacua – Innovation, Research & Performance (PDF)
• Dr. Ali Alkassoum – Projects, Reforms & Prospects 2025–2027 (PDF)

Plenary Session 2: SSATP Panel – Resilient Road Asset Management (RRAM)

Moderator: Mr. Gerald FULLER – European Union

Panelists:

• Ms. Océane KEOU (SSATP – World Bank)
• Mr. Jose CORDOVILLA (TYPSA-SSATP)

Why it matters: Africa’s roads face climate risks, funding gaps, and limited digitalization. RRAM provides a strategic framework to strengthen resilience, optimize investments, and ensure reliable transport.

Key Message: Resilience is an investment, not an extra cost – every $1 invested can prevent up to $4 in future losses.

📥 Download the full RRAM Presentation:

• Océane Kéou & José Cordovilla – RRAM-4 Framework (PDF)

Plenary Session 3 : Strategic Dialogue with Technical & Financial Partners

Moderator: Dr. Ali ALKASSOUM – ARMFA Executive Secretary

Panelists:

• Mr. Ali IPINGE (CEO- RFA Namibia)
• Ms. Kaustella SARSIH (AfDB)
• Mr. Gerald FULLER (EU)

Focus: Strengthening partnerships, governance, resilience, and financing for African roads.

📥 Download Presentations:

• AFDB Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)
• EU Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)

 

2. 19th November 2025 – ARMFA AGM Presentations

The second day of the 22nd ARMFA AGM focused on strengthening governance, digitalization, climate resilience, corridors, and financing for African roads. Experts, policymakers, and technical partners shared insights, practical solutions, and case studies across the continent. Explore the highlights and download the full presentations below.

Session 1: Governance

Objective: Enhance transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability of Road Funds.

Moderator: Dr. Sid BOUBEKEUR, Public Finance Expert, TYPSA-SSATP

Presentations:

• Mr. Eric Paul LIA– Technical Director, RMF Côte d’Ivoire

• Dr. Maurice NIATY-MOUAMBA – Institutional & Governance Expert, TYPSA-SSATP

Panelists:

• Mr. Essaïe Moussa AUBIN
• Mr. Mahaman OUSMANE
• Mrs. Mariam CAMARA KASSOUGE
• Mrs. Soukeye DIOP
• Mr. Eric Paul LIA
• Mr. Hervé Hermane GBEDJI

Key Messages: Multi-party boards, community participation, gender integration, digital transparency

Recommendations: Include users, women, and private actors; formalize community participation; separate RMF-agency roles; improve digital transparency

📥 Download Presentations:

• Mr Paul Eric, Technical Director FER Cote D’Ivoire Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)
• Dr Maurice Niaty-Mouamba (SSATP) Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)

Session 2: Digitalization

Objective: Accelerate digital adoption for efficiency and transparency

Moderator: Ms. Annstellah WANJIRU, Data & Survey Expert, TYPSA-SSATP

Presentations:

• Mr. Victor Odiwuor ODULA (Kenya),
• Prof. Sophia BELETE-TEKIE (Namibia)
• Mrs. Neufville-Wento JOSETA (Liberia)

Panelists:

• Eng. Rashid S. KALIMBAGA
• Eng. Tom OMAI
• Mrs. Joseta NEUFVILLE-WENTO
• Mr. Benitany RANDIMBY

Key Messages: RAMS implementation, standardization, e-payments, cybersecurity

Recommendations: Generalize RAMS, ensure system interoperability, standardize data, adopt fully digital tolling/weighing

📥 Download Presentation:

• Mr Victor ODULA -Kenya Roads Board Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM 2025 (PDF)
• Prof Sophia BELETE-TEKIE Namibia Road Fund Administration Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)

Session 3: Climate Resilience

Objective: Build roads resilient to extreme weather

Moderator: Mr. Luis Navarro Gil MARIA, Project Director, TYPSA-SSATP

Presentations:

• Mr. Francis HAPPI – BETA Consult (Cameroon)
• Videos RFA-Namibia Road Fund Administration

Panelists:

• Mr. Nehemiah KAPOFI
• Mrs. Soukeye DIOP
• Ms. Ana COSTA
• Mr. Stewart MALATA
• Mr. Pierre BUNDOKI NDONGALA

Key Messages: Integrate climate data, reinforce structures, access climate funds, establish resilience observatory

Recommendations: Revise technical standards, reinforce hydraulic structures, access climate finance, establish Continental Resilience Observatory

📥 Download Presentation:

• Mr Francis HAPPI -BETA Consult (Cameroon) Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)
• Videos Namibia Road Fund Administration Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM

 

Session 4: Corridors

Objective: Optimize management, harmonization, and funding of regional corridors

Moderator: Dr. Maurice NIATY-MOUAMBA – Institutional & Governance Expert, TYPSA-SSATP

Panelists:

• Col. Moussa Issa IKIZI
• Mr. Fotor ABDEL-DJOUBAR
• Mr. Tardji TYR
• Mr. Daniel MTONGA

Key Messages: Corridors as economic levers; need harmonized maintenance, weighing, and governance

Recommendations: Establish regional RMFs, harmonize tolls/weighing, integrate RMFs into corridor governance

Session 5: Financing

Objective: Define sustainable funding amid declining fuel revenues

Moderator: Mr. Jose CORDOVILLA, Director, TYPSA-SSATP

Presentations:

• Mr. Benitany RANDIMBY (Madagascar)
• Mr. Mohamed SOUMAH (Guinea)

Panelists:

• Mrs. Matsepang SEKHOKOANE
• Mr. Mohamed KALLON
• Prof Ângelo MACUACUA
• Mr. Fred Ferlin YAGBANGA
• Mr. Benitany RANDIMBY
• Mr. Mohamed SOUMAH

Key Messages: Diversify revenue, leverage climate finance, PPPs, green taxation, EV policies

Recommendations: EV taxation, green bonds, climate finance, PPP maintenance, road tax reform

📥 Download Presentation:

• Mr Mohamed Soumah Representative Guinee Road Fund Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)
• Mr. Benitany RANDIMBY CEO Madagascar Road Fund Presentation – 22nd ARMFA AGM (PDF)

 

A special thank you to all the panelists, Board members, CEO, DGs, Road Fund representatives, presenters, experts and the entire delegation who generously shared their time, knowledge, and expertise to make the 22nd ARMFA-AFERA AGM a success. Your contributions are helping shape the future of Africa’s sustainable road sector.

We hope you found these presentation insightful and inspiring.

Dr. Ali ALKASSOUM
Executive Secretary of ARMFA-AFERA 
ceo@armfa.africa