International Development Day 2026

3rd Hungary-Africa Week

20 February 2026, Friday

Budapest, Hungexpo, Pavilion A
Albertirsai út 10, 1101

The Hungary–Africa Week runs concurrently with the Africa Expo Budapest at the same location.

Focus on Multisectoral Collaboration – Civil, Economic, and Policy Dialogue for a Sustainable Future

On the Africa Expo Conference Day and the Hungary–Africa Week International Development Day, the focus will be on multisectoral collaboration. We will explore how civil society organizations and policymakers can work together to enhance the effectiveness of development projects. Discussions will address the practical challenges faced by civil actors during project implementation and the solutions they propose.

The conference also aims to examine how a supportive environment can be created in the field of international development, enabling different stakeholders to cooperate in a coordinated and efficient manner. During the day, an open HU-MAN roundtable will take place, providing an opportunity to share practical experiences, recommendations, and strategies.

The uniqueness of the event lies in its combination of presentations and panel discussions with practical, interactive workshops and roundtables, where participants can develop concrete solutions to real development challenges. A key theme of the day is the effectiveness and sustainability of multisectoral collaboration in the African development context.

The HU-MAN Network and the Future of International Cooperation

An open HU-MAN roundtable will also be held during the conference. The HU-MAN (Hungarian Multisectoral Africa Network) was established in November 2023 at the initiative of the Foundation of Africa.

The network aims to connect civil society, business, policymaking, and academic actors, providing a shared platform for Hungarian–African development dialogue. At the HU-MAN forum, participants will gain insights into the network’s achievements to date and actively shape the direction of future collaborations. The discussion is open to all professionals interested in international development and partnership network-building.

Detailed Programme – coming soon
Organisers reserve the right to make changes.

The partners, guests, and participants of Hungary-Africa Week come from a diverse range of African stakeholders and businesspeople representing many key sectors.

Education, Training and Research
Institutions and companies:
College Maranatha (DRC) · Diacope (DRC) · Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Lubumbashi (DRC) · Dimaj Corporate (BE) · Mère-Dem (GUI) · Université Officielle de Mbujimayi (DRC) · ETS Chamar (DRC) · Bantou Heritage SARL (DRC) · Hand of Goodness, Inc. (DRC) · Karpos International Academy · ISTM – Institut Supérieur de Techniques Médicales de Likasi (DRC) · CALI Congo (DRC) · Dinacope (DRC)

Health
Institutions and companies:
Promedi (DRC) · National Council of the Order of Pharmacists (CNOP) (DRC) · Evan Group (DRC) · Aimbipith (DRC) · INRB – National Institute for Biomedical Research (DRC) · Ministry of Health (DRC) · New Africa Vision Optikah (GAB) · Marianephar (DRC) · Pharmacie Grossiste Frida (DRC)

Public Administration
Public institutions:
General Directorate of Revenues of Kinshasa (DRC) · Provincial Government of Tshuapa (DRC) · Ministry of Higher and University Education (DRC)

Forestry, Water Management, Energy and Renewable Energy
Companies:
My Future SARL (DRC) · Turkongo (DRC) · Transmwami SARL (DRC) · Electric Power Energy (DRC)

Construction and Mining
Companies:
EMK Forage et Construction (DRC) · Wasicongo (DRC) · L’Maison Burundi (BUR) · Koral Minerals (BUR)

Information Technology and Digital Solutions
Companies:
GTEL Consult (DRC) · Tresma Multiservices (DRC)

Civil Society Organizations and International Development
Organizations:
Fondation Nkoy (DRC) · APD Guinée (GUI) · Hand of Goodness, Inc. (ANG)

Media
Companies:
Wambangi Production (DRC) · NETIC (ZAF)

Transport, Logistics and Import–Export
Companies:
Transmwami International SARL (DRC)

Vehicle Trade, Import–Export
Companies:
Power People Company SARL (DRC) · Victoria Motor SARL (UG)

Trade and Import–Export
Companies:
Savane Group International (GUI) · Dimaj Corporate (BE) · Planet Metal (DRC) · Heaven Corporate (DRC)

Wood Industry and Paper Manufacturing
Companies:
Transmwami International SARL (DRC) · Rama Factory (ZAF)

Agriculture
Companies and organizations:
AgroMwinda SARL (DRC) · Makhogroup (ZAF) · Fondation Granda Rodriguez

Religious Organizations
Parole du Salut (DRC)

What we offer to participants:

Expert presentations and roundtables featuring renowned domestic and international speakers
Interactive workshops fostering collaborative development ideas
Networking zone with dedicated opportunities for building connections
Professional exhibition area showcasing civil, business, and institutional partners
Inspiring case studies and field experiences from Hungarian and African projects

Who is this event for?

The International Development Day is aimed at all stakeholders committed to international cooperation and development, with particular focus on:

Civilsociety organizations and foundations
Policymakers and municipal professionals
Businesses and economic chambers
Representatives of academic and educational institutions
Youth organizations and development experts

The event offers an excellent opportunity for networking, partnership building, and knowledge sharing in the fields of international development and humanitarian cooperation.

Key Sectors and Focus Areas:

During the day, with a multisectoral approach, we will focus on the following key thematic areas:
Sustainable economic development and corporate social responsibility
Education, knowledge transfer, and innovation in international development
Effectiveness of health and humanitarian programs
Green transition and climate-conscious development in Africa
Civil–policymaker dialogue and partnership models
Digital solutions and technological collaboration in developing regions