Implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
08 - 09 November 2022
Online or Villa Schifanoia - Florence, Italy
A roundtable organised in partnership between the EUI and UNCTAD
UNCTAD and the Global Governance Programme at the European University Institute (EUI) have developed a research and capacity-building programme to assist policy makers and the private sector on specific operationally-important international economic law and policy areas. This programme has been instrumental in supporting the WTO least Developed Countries (LDC) group to the Nairobi Decision on preferential rules of origin for LDCs, holding a series of high-level round tables on rules of origin, and most recently, exploring new approaches to trade facilitation for West African countries.
Most recently, many LDCs and developing countries have entered mega-regional free trade areas such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Regional Economic Partnership Agreements (RCEP). There are wide expectations of economic prosperity arising from these mega-regional agreements that cover several disciplines encompassing trade in services, goods, and investment in e-commerce and digital services. Yet the effective implementation of such agreements and the depth of effective trade liberalisation will largely determine their success.
Kenya Economic Outlook
1st November 2022
From 10.00AM To 11.00AM
Online
Following the election of William Ruto as president, what are the key issues and priorities driving the business and policy landscapes in East Africa's biggest and most dynamic economy?
9th German-African Agribusiness Forum 2023
January 23rd, 2023
Berlin, Germany
The Path to Food Sovereignty – Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture for Africa.
The agricultural sector is the backbone of many African economies and accounts for around a quarter of the continents economic output. But still, in many parts of the continent local production cannot keep up with the continued population growth.
Disruptions in the agricultural supply and value chains due to the covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine lead to surging food prices and shortages in many parts of the continent. With the prospect of deteriorating effects of climate change and ongoing weather extremes, the modernization of African agriculture and agri-food systemsseems almost inevitable.
«Agriculture and Tourism Opportunities in Zambia»
3, November 2022
16:00- 18:00 (Greece), 15: 00 -17:00 (Zambia)
The Hellenic-African Chamber of Commerce and Development in cooperation with the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) are organizing a virtual conference on the topic: «Agriculture and Tourism Opportunities in Zambia»
The teleconference will bring together leading government and business officials from Zambia on one hand as well as Greek entrepreneurs, members and non-members of our Chamber active or interested in Zambia.
Angola Business Forum
THURSDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2022
9.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Oslo, Norway
As part of an official visit to Norway, NABA will be hosting Angola's president His Excellency João Lourenço to discuss reform, economic prospects, and investment opportunities in the country. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insight into the key trends shaping Angola's economic landscape.
Délégation ministérielle: Investir en République Démocratique du Congo
le 25 novembre 2022, entre 08H30 et 13H00 à Paris
Chers adhérents, chers amis,
Le 25 novembre prochain, le CIAN et l'ANAPI (Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements de RDC) organisent, en partenariat avec la CCI Paris-Île-de-France et son Comité Afrique-France, les cabinets Sud Axe Partners et Relecom Partners, une rencontre d'affaires exceptionnelle avec une délégation ministérielle de la République Démocratique du Congo.
Emmenée par le Ministre du Plan S.E. Christian MWANDO NSIMBA KABULO, et le Ministre de l'Industrie, S.E. Julien PALUKU, la délégation sera aussi composée du Directeur général de l'Agence de promotion des Investissements en RDC, de représentants des agences gouvernementales, ainsi que de gouverneurs de province, en présence de S.E. Isabel THSOMBE, Ambassadrice de la RDC en France.
Africa Business Club: Start-Up special
3rd November of 2022
The Hague, Netherlands
During the second edition of the Africa Business Club: Start-Up special, we hear from two entrepreneurs that have successfully engaged in scaling their start-ups. Speakers for this edition are Mr. Mohamed Osman of Uniproducers and Mr. Reinhardt Smit of Closing the Loop.
Facilitating digital connectivity in Africa – A Fireside Chat with African Tech Giants
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
17:30 20:00
Portside
5 Buitengracht Street Cape Town, WC, 8001 South Africa
Africa is developing at a blistering pace. The continent’s demand for data, access to the internet and applications has increased exponentially. The digital transformation that has accelerated over the past few years during the pandemic has proven that Africa is a unique growth market with over 1.2 billion people.
However, large swaths of Africa lack the base layer digital infrastructure to support the demand for data and digital growth. Only 28% of the population have access to the internet. Building access to high-speed digital connectivity will be critical to drive the growth of consumer applications, fintech and business solutions. Undersea cables, towers, fibre and data centres are all needed for businesses and particularly technology companies to tap into the African market.
African Ambassadors’ Dialogue with Business: SADC and ECOWAS regions
Afrika-Verein in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Transport, Agriculture and Viniculture of Rhineland- Palatinate and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rheinhessen (IHK) cordially invite you to the:
African Ambassadors’ Dialogue with Business:
SADC and ECOWAS regions
on November 8th, 2022, 2:00 - 7:00 pm
at IHK Rheinhessen
(Schillerplatz 7, 55116 Mainz)
In the heart of Europe, surrounded by the neighboring countries of France, Luxembourg and Belgium, Rhineland-Palatinate has established itself as an internationally successful, future-oriented business location. The region occupies the top position in the German economy with an export ration of 56 Percent.
This second edition of the African Ambassadors’ dialogue will give participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge on the economic potential of the SADC as well as the ECOWAS region and exchange with their peer business actors and global players as well as the embassies’ representatives, experts of their respective countries.
Business Outlook Nigeria
The German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein) and Commerzbank AG have the pleasure to invite you to
Business Outlook Nigeria
November 2nd, 2022, 2.00 – 5.00 pm
Commerzbank, Kaiserplatz, Frankfurt am Main
As Nigeria is one of Germany’s most important trading partners in Africa we want to provide you with an update on macroeconomics, a current risk assessment and an outlook on the upcoming presidential elections.