Addis Ababa will host the Africa Business Forum on 17 February 2025, on the margins of the session of African Union’s Assembly of heads of state and government. Forum’s theme is “From Potential to Prosperity: Activating Africa’s Regional Value Chains.”
The 2025 Africa Business Forum will highlight initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable industrialization, harnessing advancements in modern technology, creating jobs, and enhancing food security across the continent. Additionally, the forum will raise awareness of investment opportunities in Africa, with a focus on mobilizing funds for the development of regional value chains and special economic zones in key sectors, including livestock, agriparks, and pharmaceuticals.
The gathering will bring together governments, regional economic communities, financial institutions, the private sector and civil society.
The event is organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
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