African nations are urged to reduce their dependence on foreign aid and strengthen domestic financing at the AERC Research and Policy Summit in Nairobi. Economists and policymakers emphasized the need for a shift away from donor-dependent development models to foster economic independence and resilience.

• National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that Africa's development should not rely on external goodwill.
• The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) launched the African Private Sector Platform (APSP) to integrate industry players into policy discussions and expand development financing beyond governments and donors.
• The three-day summit is addressing macroeconomic challenges, policy coordination, and structural reforms to build long-term economic resilience across East, West, and Southern Africa.