International Economic Forum on Africa 2024
9 December 2024
Paris
Africa’s working age population is expected to double by 2050, accounting for 85% of the global increase. This growing talent pool represents a major resource for the continent as it strives to accelerate its productive transformation, driven by dynamic sectors such as renewable energies, mining, digital economy and agri-food. However, the skills of the workforce do not match the actual demand. Both enrolment rates and the quality of education appear to fall short. In turn, low productivity deters investment, hindering the emergence of new industries and the demand for more quality jobs.
G7/G20 & DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION - POLICY PRIORITIES AND THE WAY AHEAD
31 October 2024
Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), Rome and Online
The event, organised in partnership with Focus2030 and the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, and in cooperation with Think7 and the Civil7, aims to examine G7 and G20 commitments to foster development cooperation, including under Italy’s G7 Presidency, assess their achievements and shortcomings, and discuss the policy priorities they should pursue.
The event will focus on how to build more solid interactions and synergies between the G7 and G20 in the field of development cooperation to support the global sustainability agenda.
Resetting Africa-Europe relations: From self-deception to economic transformation
28 October 2024
Chatham House, London and Online
Experts assess the status of ties between Africa and Europe in a rapidly changing world, launching a new book that explores how misconceptions in the relationship can harm Africa’s economic agenda.
6th Prosperity – Africa Chambers Business Expo 25th - 27th September, 2024
25th - 27th September, 2024
Kampala, Uganda
The 6th Edition of the Prosperity Africa Conference, Africa Chambers Business Expo, an unparalleled event co-hosted by the Uganda Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) and the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI). This year, it stands at the threshold of a new era, ready to accelerate the ambitious goals of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and bring them to fruition.
Diaspora Investment Summit
28th February 2024 – 1st March, 2024
Accra, Ghana
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is organizing the 2nd edition of the Diaspora Investment Summit, which will be held under the theme "Unleashing the Power of the Diaspora: Driving Positive Change Across Borders."
The Diaspora Investment Summit is a prestigious event focused on harnessing the vast potential of diaspora investment, nurturing partnerships, and driving economic development in Ghana.
Global Gateway Africa, Geopolitics, investment and prospects for Italy
25 October, 2023
Rome, Italy
In conjunction with the first Global Gateway Business Forum in Brussels (Oct. 25-26), Africa e Affari, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and Confindustria Assafrica e Mediterraneo organized a meeting in Rome to reflect on how the Global Gateway can represent an opportunity to strengthen EU-Africa and Italy-Africa ties, inaugurating a new model of cooperation that better responds to European strategic needs and the needs of African economies.
MWC Kigali
17-19 October, 2023
Kigali, Rwanda
The 2023 MWC will bring together international industry leaders and high-level African policymakers in Kigali to discuss the continent’s digital economy. The event serves the African and international technology community interested in doing business in Africa – from management to C-Suite – by convening businesses from broad technology industries and other sectors standing to gain from the digital transformation. We influence, inform, connect, and deliver positive socio-economic impact in Africa.
Africa Energy Week
16-20 October, 2023
Cape Town, South Africa
African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber’s annual event, uniting African energy leaders, global investors and executives from across the public and private sector for four days of intense dialogue on the future of the African energy industry. An interactive conference, exhibition and networking event, AEW was established in 2021 under the premise to make energy poverty history by 2030, hosting panel discussions, investor forums, industry summits and one-on-one meeting opportunities, and driving the discussions that will reshape the trajectory of the continent’s energy development.
25th Africa Energy Forum
20-23 June 2023
Nairobi, Kenya
Over the past decades, the Forum has earned a reputation as the premier gathering of decision-makers in the African energy sector to build partnerships, identify opportunities and advance the industry. Only the most credible organisations in the sector are selected to facilitate an intensive networking experience. This allows governments, utilities and regulators to meet with development finance institutions, commercial banks, energy developers, technology providers, EPCs and professional service providers.
EADI CEsA General Conference 2023: Towards New Rhythms of Development
10-13 July 2023
Lisbon, Portugal
Dominant trajectories and paths of ‘development’ have led the world to the brink of collapse. Around the world pandemics have deepened unequal access to health care and vaccines and have had negative socio-economic impacts structured along national, racial, gendered and class lines. Many forms of life on earth are close to extinction and global warming has led to severe and devastating wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and other disasters. We are also experiencing a crisis of political representation, with public support for leaders and politicians waning. Due to fake news and cyber propaganda, we are witnessing a crisis of trust, which is triggering populist and nationalist narratives that undermine solidarity, collective action, and resistance.
The Lisbon conference aims to illuminate the various causes and manifestations of these current unprecedented challenges and to explore and map ‘new rhythms of development’.