EBCAM attended the online Consultation of the private sector on the Mid-term Review of Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI)
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On the 22nd of September 2023, The European Business Council for Africa (EBCAM) participated in the online Consultation of the private sector on the Mid-term Review of Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI).
The Mid Term Review (MTR) focused on the objectives, progress to date an policy context of the Multiannual Indicative Programmes (MIPs), by geographical region. It also overviewed the "Prosperity" thematic priority under the Global Challenge of MIPs.
EBCAM met with the Association of African Business Schools
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On the 3rd of October the European Business Council for Africa (EBCAM) met with the Association of African Business Schools (AABS) in its premises in Brussels and discussed matters of common interest such as the cooperation between European and African business schools and how to facilitate the communication.
Partnership Agreement - European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The Association of European Entrepreneurs in Mozambique (Eurocam)
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Partnership Agreement
European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The Association of European Entrepreneurs in Mozambique (Eurocam)
Brussels, 17 July 2023
The European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) is happy to announce the partnership agreement with the The Association of European Entrepreneurs in Mozambique (Eurocam).
Main objective of Eurocam is to promote investment by European and non-European companies in Mozambique and Mozambican investments in Europe and other parts of the world. Thanks to the organization of networking events and the affirmation of an alliance with the European Union, the Association allows member companies to build and consolidate relationships with the main political and entrepreneurial institutions of Mozambique and provide support to create opportunities between the European international business community and the Mozambican community.
EBCAM attended the annual Serendity party of the CBL-ACP
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On the 11th of May EBCAM attended the annual Serendipity party of the CBL-ACP in the presence of members, ambassadors, a delegation of Côte d’Ivoire, and representatives of the Belgian-ACP business community and the Belgian and regional government.
The Secretary-General attended The Africa Debate by Invest Africa
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On the 11th of May, the Secretary-General attended The Africa Debate in London, held by Invest Africa. There attended Leaders from across the continent to discuss the future of African trade and how the private sector can fit into the African trade environment.
EBCAM visits the European Parliament
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EBCAM visits the European Parliament
????️ #Peace, #unity and #hope in #Europe is celebrated today 9 May as the #EuropeDay2023. The date marks the anniversary of the historic '#Schuman Declaration' that set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable. Schuman's proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.
EBCAM 29th General Assembly 16-17 February, Paris, France
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EBCAM 29th General Assembly
Paris 16-17 February 2023
EBCAM had the pleasure to welcome its members from all over Europe to the premises of its French member CIAN who hosted the 29th General Assembly.
This time, we had also the pleasure to welcome EBCAM's new member, the Finnish Business Council West Africa, which plays a major role in the business activities of the Nordic region for the development of Africa.
The war in Ukraine which monopolises global economic and political affairs, implications of the energy crisis, fight for global climate change, energy transistion and digital transformation were among the topics that were put on the table with valuable contributions EBCAM members, the national associations that represent private sectors all over Europe and contributes to the development of Africa through investments.
EBCAM announces new member: the Finnish Business Council West Africa
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EBCAM announces new member: the Finnish Business Council West Africa
Brussels, 10 February 2023
The European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) is pleased to announce a new member, the Finnish Business Council West Africa (FBC West Africa).
The Finnish Business Council West Africa - formally registered as an Association in 2011- represents the Finnish private companies operating in West Africa. The organization aims at establishing relations between Finnish companies working in West Africa, promoting their export efforts, opening doors to new African opportunities and strengthening existing economic relations. FBC West Africa is a member of the Global FinnCham Network of trade associations, Chambers of Commerce and guilds that encourage the internationalization of Finnish companies.
UNIDO replies to EBCAM's letter
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Having established an important partnership and communicaiton with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and in the context of our partnership, EBCAM received a positive response to its letter that addressed to the Director General of UNIDO Mr. Gerd Müller.
In his letter to EBCAM, Mr. Müller mentions that
DG TRADE online event: Dialogue with EU Businesses on Economic Partnership Agreements 19/10/2022
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DG TRADE online event
Dialogue with EU Businesses on Economic Partnership Agreements
19 October 2022
The European Business Council for Africa (EBCAM) actively participated in the 1st DG TRADE’s Dialogue with the European Private Sector on Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) online on 19 October 2022.
EBCAM supported this initiative as an opportunity to discuss constraints, and needs that European Businesses face when investing in / trading with EPA countries, particularly in Africa.
EBCAM President Etienne Giros stressed out four main axes that the European Union should aim to focus to facilitate private sector’s investment in the African continent:
- Financing the private sector and diminish loan costs, guarantee risks and give funding access to SMEs
- Revision of the initiative on EU Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation for companies when they have to compete new actors in the region who are not subject to these regulations
- Simplification of the EU procedures with less bureaucracy and information campaigns to increase the knowledge of EU companies and effectiveness of projects
- Regulation of the visa issue for African residents who want to visit the EU