Invest In Africa 2021 Virtual Symposium Background
Topic: Investment Opportunities in Africa and Understanding the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCTA)
Date: Thursday, February 2020 from 1 pm to 3.30 pm (Central Europe Time)
The Youth Cafe will be participating in the second Invest in Africa 2021 Webinar. As a build-up to the conference, Invest in Africa 2021 has organized the second zoom webinar to engage African businesses and European businesses.
Why Invest in Africa?
Across the African continent, economies are growing to attract the attention of foreign investors.
Currently, six of the world’s 10 fastest-growing economies are in Africa.
The ease of doing business in Africa is improving to the extent that a good number of countries (including South Africa, Ghana, Mauritius, and Tunisia) now outperform China, India, Brazil, and Russia.
Despite these promising trends, significant development challenges persist across the African continent.
Covid 19 has disrupted business in Africa, hence the need to promote international partnerships for driving sustainable business. Implementation of the Africa Free Continental Trade Agreement provides the best opportunity for African businesses to thrive.
Programme:
Introduction: John Karegwa President, Invest in Africa 2021 - Netherlands
Expectations of European Investors and the Economic sectors to invest in Africa- Mr. Benjamin Huss, Chairman/Investor, Start-Up Fund, Germany
Opportunities provided by the Africa Free Continental Trade Agreement (AFCTA) Ms. Rose Ronoh, AFCTA Expert - Kentrade
Trade Financing Opportunities and Challenges Ms. Gathuo Njoroge, Trade Finance Expert, Working Capital AssociatesOpportunities for Diaspora Investing in Africa - Ms. Joy Zenz- Founder/CEO, African Women in Europe/ African Women in Trade
The Challenges of SMEs in Africa. Why SMEs need support- Ms. Margaret Mutheu- CEO, 1Million Startups Kenya
Opportunities in Agribusiness in Africa- Ms. Dorothy Githae- Private Sector Partnerships Expert- 360 Degrees International
Investment Opportunities in Somalia- Hon Mohamed Daryeel, CEO, Adeegsan Consulting Ltd
Investment Opportunities in Rwanda- Mr. Pacific Tuyishime- Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Development Board
Questions and Answers Session Moderated by Ms. Anne Gaitha, CEO, Regal Africa Group
Closing Remarks by the Panelists
Vote of Thanks and Closing
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