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.
EBCAM announces new member: the Finnish Business Council West Africa
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
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
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
Memorandum of Understanding European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States Business Forum (OACPS Business Forum)
Memorandum of Understanding European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS Business Forum)
European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS Business Forum)
Brussels, 1 September 2022
The European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS Business Forum).
The OACPS Business Forum - officially launched on 21 January 2022 as one of the five 'Subsidiary and Consultative Organs' foreseen under the Georgetown Agreement - represents private sector organisations from 79 member states to promote dialogue and collaboration between OACPS Governments, regional integration institutions and the private sector at all levels as well as contribute to the formulation and implementation of private sector development policies and promotion knowledge sharing and information dissemination on private sector development issues.
EBCAM is on summer break!
EBCAM is on Summer Break! We will be back with you in September!
A quick update in on EBCAM in 2022 so far
EBCAM has been very active so far in 2022, being able to attend many events in person, including those of our members, after spending a long time meeting the EBCAM family online. These have presented invaluable opportunities to not only gain insight into the issues of the day in African economies, identifying and discussing, amongst stakeholders, opportunites for investments for the European private sector, but also a great chance to reconnect in-person with valued members of our network throughout Europe and Africa. We are delighted to have had a very active events schedule so far this year and look forward to the upcoming events and forums that this year still has to offer!
Memorandum of Understanding European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The European Union Business Group Tanzania
Memorandum of Understanding European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The European Union Business Group Tanzania
European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The European Union - Zambia Business Club (EUZBC)
Brussels, 5 August 2022
The European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Business Group Tanzania.
The European Business Group Tanzania was formed in 2014 and is a strategic partner for improving Tanzania’s business climate and promoting trade and investment between Europe and Tanzania. The European Business Group Tanzania is supported by the EU, its Member States and EFTA Diplomatic Missions and is intended to act as a structured association in support of the European private sector operating in the United Republic of Tanzania. This group allows firms to exchange information and experience and carry out advocacy and lobby activities together under one common “European businesses” banner.
Memorandum of Understanding European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The European Union - Zambia Business Club (EUZBC)
Memorandum of Understanding European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The European Union - Zambia Business Club (EUZBC)
European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) - The European Union - Zambia Business Club (EUZBC)
Brussels, 18 July 2022
The European Business Council for Africa and the Mediterranean (EBCAM) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union - Zambia Business Club (EUZBC).
The EUZBC – formally registered as an Association in 2016 – is a business association made up of European Union and Zambian companies with the objective of increasing trade and investment between Zambia and the European Union and to contribute to a conducive business environment in Zambia. EUZBC allows firms to exchange information and experience and carry out advocacy and lobby activities together. It is supported by the European Union Diplomatic Missions and plays an important role in
EBCAM at Invest Africa's event - The Africa Debate 2022, London 06 July 2022
EBCAM had the pleasure of attendding Invest Africa's event The Africa Debate 2022 on 06 July, London’s leading investment summit focused on Africa,hosting global businesses, private and public investment bodies, thought leaders and policy makers, who shared their perspectives on how to mobilise finance, people and resources towards sustainable economic development.
More than 500 investors, market leaders and senior decision-makers from across energy, finance, PE funds, professional services, government agencies, logistics, technology, infrastructure, retail, real estate, construction and leisure are met to:
Engage directly with thought leaders, industry experts and entrepreneurs
Gain invaluable insights into the future of business and investment in Africa
Connect with delegates and speakers
Share perspectives, expertise and experience with other investors and market leaders.
It was a very big thank you to Invest Africa for the great organisation, the interesting topics and the networking opportunities they offered to see old friends, meet new people and support private sector for a sustainable development of Africa.
