EBCAM in the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels on 25 and 26 October 2023
The European Business Council for Africa (EBCAM) participated in person in the invitation-only Global Gateway Forum in Brussels on 25 and 26 October 2023. The Forum brought together representatives of governments from the European Union and from around the world with the private sector, civil society, leading thinkers, financing institutions, and international organisations.
31st EBCAM General Assembly (online)
On 26 October 2023, the European Business Council for Africa (EBCAM) had its last General Assembly for 2023 online. EBCAM members from all over Europe participated and exhanged valuable views on recent developments about the African continent, information and scepticism about the political and economic instability of some countries, mainly in the Sahel, that threatens the economic growth of the region, activities from their associations and news from their member companies that operate across Africa.
CBL ACP Info Session on the EU-Botswana Business Forum
On the 5th of September, 2023, The European Business Council for Africa (EBCAM) attended the CBL ACP info session on the EU-Botswana Business Forum and the Global Expo Botswana.
The info session focused on the event, concentrating on Botswana's potential as one of the most politically stable and economically prosperous countries in Africa. It also highlighted the safe and welcoming environment it offers to foreign investments,featured by:
- Strong economic growth;
- Business-friendly environment;
- Strategic location;
- Skilled workforce;
- Abundant natural resources;
- Strong legal system;
- Diversified economy;
- Low corruption.
EBCAM attended the online Consultation of the private sector on the Mid-term Review of Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
