Kenya’s capital Nairobi is scheduled to host the 14th African Union High Level Private Sector Forum with an objective of strengthening the linkages between regional and continental markets for increased trade and investment.
The three-day forum (10th – 12th July) will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
According to organisers, the forum will conduct business under the theme; “Public-Private Sector Engagement for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development while Deepening Regional and Continental Trade and Investment towards Implementation of AfCFTA”.
The three-day gathering is expected to attract over 500 participants including; High Level Public Policy Makers, Private Sector actors, Financial Institutions and representatives of Women and Youth led/owned creative start-ups, Academia and Research Institutions.
Meanwhile, about 100 exhibitors from Africa and beyond are also expected to exhibit their merchandise at the KICC, the venue of the forum.
Rebecca Miano, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for East African Community and Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, Amb. Albert Muchanga, Commissioner of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals at the AU Commission, H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of AfCFTA and EAC Secretary General, Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mutuku Mathuki are expected to grace the forum on Monday.
