Africa-Europe: what progress towards stronger economic cooperation?
9 November 2022
From 5.00PM to 19.00PM
Paris, France
The European Union is the leading economic partner of the African continent and the entity that makes the most commitments to Africa - often at the initiative of France.
The VIth MONTHLY CONFERENCE OF AFRICAN AMBASSADORS IN PARIS (CMAAP 6) proposes to take stock of recent progress.
It is not often said, but Europe remains by far the first partner of Africa in many fields: investment, development, trade, university, health - 450 million vaccines distributed to Africa, against only 150 million by China... contrary to some propaganda.
It is also the partner of the Continent that is most involved in the prospects for co-construction of the future.
Thus, faced with the scale of the post-Covid economic crisis, aggravated by the Russian war in Ukraine, Europe has aligned itself with the French initiative to transfer 100 billion SDRs (IMF special drawing rights) for the benefit of Africa. Equally "huge": the Global Gateway project, through which the European Union intends to mobilise 150 billion euros of investment for Africa by 2027.
Digitalization: A Backbone for Regulatory Harmonization and Health Systems Strengthening in Africa
Online
The establishment of the African Medicines Agency in November 2021 is an important opportunity for Africa to leapfrog other regions and become one of the most efficient and modern regulatory systems in the world. This opportunity can rapidly transform into reality, by using the experience gained from a decade of harmonization activities in the continent, learnings gained during the pandemic and the swift implementation of modern and innovative solutions.
4th German-African Business Summit (GABS)
6-8 December 2022
Sandton Convention Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
The 4th GABS will take place from 6-8 December in Johannesburg where German and African business interests meet, where economic partnerships between Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa are strengthened, and where business trends and market opportunities are explored.
The German African Business Summit (GABS) is Germany’s signature business event in Africa. At the GABS, top business and government leaders from Germany and Sub-Saharan Africa meet every two years in Africa to discuss and promote economic relations between Europe’s largest economy and the fastest-growing region in the world. The GABS is organized by the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of German Business (SAFRI) and chaired by the SAFRI Chairman, Prof. Dr. Heinz-Walter Große.
La Francophonie économique peut-elle se relancer en Afrique ?
6 octobre 2022 17:00 à 18:45
Académie des Sciences d'Outre-mer,15, rue La Pérouse,75016, ParisFrance
Description
Tandis que deux pays africains membres de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) ont récemment choisi de rejoindre le Commonwealth, la question de l'attractivité de la Francophonie économique revient au premier plan de l’actualité, particulièrement à la veille du Rassemblement des Entrepreneurs francophones (REF), organisé par Medef International à Abidjan ((27-28 octobre) ainsi que du prochain Sommet de l’OIF à Djerba (19-20 novembre).
Invest in Africa with Digital Assets - East Africa Spotlight
Date: 7-12 September 2022
Hybrid-Nairobi, Kenya
INVEST IN AFRICA WITH DIGITAL ASSETS - East Africa Spotlight will explore means to accelerate Africa's Economic Recovery through Digital Assets and Sustainable Sources of Finance.
Committed to closing the Digital and Finance divide, Global Policy House launched in August 2020 a series of summits under the overarching umbrella of Invest in Africa with Digital Assets (IADA) Future Series launching the world’s first ‘CBDC Africa Week’ aiming to equip and connect Africa to the world through Digital Assets and Financial Innovations.
2022 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference: Convergence of National & Off-Grid Systems
Date: 22-26 August 2022
Kigali, Rwanda
PowerAfrica is the flagship conference in Africa co-sponsored by the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) and the Industrial and Applications Society (IAS).
It is the leading conference on the African continent focused on addressing its power and energy challenges. The conference provides a forum for researchers, engineers, policy makers and practitioners from Africa and beyond to share and discuss research findings, innovative ideas, emerging technologies and solutions to pressing challenges in the African energy sector.
Africa Association Summit (Aas4) 2022 Power Of Associations: Connect. Collaborate. Change Africa
Date: 29-30 September 2022
Kigali, Rwanda
Launched in 2019, the Africa Association Summit is an annual congregation of African and international not-for-profit executives drawn from professional and trade Associations, Civil Society Organizations, the Travel and Tourism industry, the Events industry, Industry suppliers, Government agencies and Pan African organizations such as Africa Union among other stakeholders.
The Summit is a multi-stakeholder event that enables participants to learn, share and exchange knowledge and information about Associations while at the same time offering them opportunities to network and connect.
AGRF 2022 Summit: Grow. Nourish. Reward – Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems
Date: 5-9 September 2022
Kigali, Rwanda
The AGRF, Africa’s premier forum for driving the food and agriculture agenda in the continent, will host its 12th annual summit under the theme Grow. Nourish. Reward – Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems from September 5-9, 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Together with the Government of Rwanda and the AGRF partner’s group, the AGRF 2022 Summit will provide a platform to reflect on the coordinated large-scale action by leaders, institutions, investors, coalitions, and individuals to accelerate action towards translating commitments made into actionable strategies and progress on the ground.
Towards greater synergies between Aid for Trade and Climate Finance frameworks for inclusive and sustainable development
Date: 29 July 2022, 08:30-09:30 CEST
Online
About the Event
Developing and least developed countries consider trade as critical to their economic growth and development, and Aid for Trade as an important means to build their trade-related capacity building needs. At the same time, they are the worst affected by climate change, while being the less pollutants. Impacts of climate change are visible including on the trade of many developing countries and LDCs. But they have limited means to adapt and mitigate, and hence need substantial climate finance assistance.
UK-Africa Technology Forum
Date: 17 August 2022, 11:00-14:00 CEST-1
Online
Economy, Fintech, Digital Banking, Payment Systems Digital Currency, Blockchain, AI, Cyber Security & Inclusive Financial Services in Africa
About this event
Join us for the next SSCG virtual UK - Africa Technology Forum on Wednesday 17 August 2022 between 11:00 - 14:00 BST to learn and hear from our speakers, experts and industry leaders. Join us to connect with like minded business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs, to gain latest market updates and industry development, insights, perspectives, strategies and practical best practices.