AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIÃO AFRICANA - 12 Africa Private Sector Forum

We, representatives of the business and economic communities from Africa applaud the 12th African Private Sector Forum organized by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the African Business Council under the theme “Strengthening African private sector’s capacity to respond to disrupted markets and ensure economic resilience in the face of COVID-19 Pandemic", from 10 to 12 November 20. [...] Requests AUC in collaboration with its pan African Development Institutions and other Development partners to establish the necessary mechanisms such technical and financial capabilities to support the operationalization and seamless implementation of AfCFTA; and vii. [...] Called upon the private sector to increase Investments in Energy and the development of infrastructure and agro-business in general in order to support productive capacity and industrialization. [...] Members are strongly urged to address the issues of weak productive capacities of the African SMEs through skilling and invest in infrastructural networks to facilitate smooth flow of goods and services; and v. [...] Member States should harness technology through digitization of processes to equip counties with the tools, frameworks, and technologies to create and add value to tourism products and experiences.