1st Annual Africa Pension Supervisors Association Conference 2019

<p><strong>Theme</strong></p> <p>Unlocking Africa’s Pensions Potential</p> <p><strong>Conference Objectives</strong><br /> The main objective of the conference was to discuss and come up with a more regular platform for collaboration, co-operation and exchange of information and ideas to better supervise, regulate and grow the pensions sector in Africa. Specifically, the conference aimed at:</p> <ol> <li>Providing a platform for policy dialogue on pension supervision and exchange of information between members.</li> <li>Discussing and agreeing on the formation of a forum for African pension supervisors to collaborate and exchange ideas on a regular basis.</li> <li>Agreeing on the next steps for the African Pensions Supervisors forum as well as strategy for bringing in more members to the forum.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Participation</strong><br /> This conference brought together pension regulators and supervisors from across Africa including: South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and Uganda. It was co-sponsored by Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) and Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD-A). The conference facilitators comprised speakers from International Organization of Pension Supervisors (IOPS), Pension Supervisory bodies from the continent, professionals and pension sector practitioners knowledgeable and experienced in the pensions.</p>