There is a $450 billion trade and investment opportunity in Africa. We are convening to do business together. Africa’s private sector accounts for 80 per cent of total production, two-thirds of investment, three-quarters of credit, and employs 90 per cent of the working-age population. UNECA estimates that by 2045 intra-African, trade in agri-food, industry, and services sectors will increase by nearly 35% compared to a situation without the AfCFTA.
Africa has experienced significant FDI growth since 1990, with inflows reaching $79.6 billion in 2021 and stock surpassing $1 trillion by 2022. However, Africa's share of global FDI remains relatively small. For instance, in 2021, Africa accounted for just 5.4% of global FDI inflows, a notable increase from 1.4% in 1990. Africa’s share of outward FDI stock typically remains below 1% while its share of global inward FDI stock averages around 2%.
Intra-African investment is on the rise: While still a smaller portion compared to extra- African FDI, intra-African investments are steadily increasing, accounting for an estimated 5- 17% of total inward FDI. This trend holds potential for promoting regional integration and economic diversification.
itself as a leader in the low-carbon economy transition.
Intra-African FDI is notably concentrated in services such as communications, finance,business and tourism (more so compared to extra-African FDI), while extra-African investments predominantly target natural resources. This divergence underscores the importance of fostering intra-African investments to stimulate growth in diverse sectors.
Full implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Investment could help countries attract FDI that is geared more towards services sectors and towards a more equal spread across African countries.
Extra-Africa FDI is located relatively more in renewable energy, coal, oil and gas, real estate, metals, transportation, automotives and textiles. Intra-Africa FDI is located relatively more in communications, building materials, financial services, chemicals, business services, and hotels and tourism. Inward FDI is concentrated in a handful of countries, meaning that some countries have the potential to benefit from FDI more than others. This means that stimulating intra-Africa FDI could lead towards more emphasis on non- traditional sectors such as services.
Renewable energy has emerged as a critical attraction for investment, indicating a possible shift towards sustainable development practices. Renewable energy, a sector that encompasses primary energy such as solar, wind and hydro, and thermal fuels, attracts significant capital, suggesting diversification beyond traditional resource extraction industries such as coal, oil and gas Coal, oil and gas have historically attracted significant FDI. However, a noticeable shift towards renewable energy suggests a growing focus on sustainable development. From 2003 to 2023, renewable energy attracted significant FDI deals, with a total investment of $14 billion in Egypt, $32.3 billion in Nigeria and $31.5 billion in Morocco. Renewable energy emerges as the main sector for FDI in Kenya, attracting $7.2 billion, potentially positioning the country as a frontrunner in clean energy solutions.
Processed goods often have a competitive edge in international markets. With value addition, African products can stand out due to their uniqueness and higher quality.
Connections with investment opportunities across the continent.
Connections with service providers who will facilitate your projects.
Insights into realistic implementation strategies for impactful and achievable scaling.
Connections policy makers & investment promotional agencies who will engage with you and provide enabling environments for your organizations growth
Large scale project owners from government agencies.
Investment bankers & multilateral financial institutions.
Renewable energy, Mining, Real Estate & institutions.
Policy makers & regulators powering business enabling environments.
World class thinkers discuss and debate pertinent cross-cutting issues and share insights and strategies to realistically & feasibly realize Africa’s Value Additional with speed and scale.
A vibrant and dynamic stage hosted by organizations within the manufacturing sector. They will share their expertise, advice & give real world insights into opportunities for your business. The interactive sessions will also connect you and your organization directly to the experts for further conversations during the forum and after.
Discover innovations straight that will accelerate & scale manufacturing across the continents. The interactive sessions will also connect you and your organization directly to the experts for further conversations during the forum and after.
Sustainability champions will demystify the juxtaposition between the need for rapid development within the value addition sectors and sustainable practices. The interactive sessions will also connect you and your organization directly to the experts for further conversations during the forum and after.
Gain an understanding of opportunities available today for the private sector in different regions of the continent. The country led presentations will showcase Public-Private Partnership, Greenfield and Brownfield investment opportunities.
Immerse yourself in enterprises in the host country’s value addition sector and get real insights into their successful business models & scaling strategies.
Facilitated by experienced hosts and set-up in a fishbowl format, the Real Talk Podcast will enable all attendants to contribute to the discussion on a pertinent topic impacting Value Addition opportunities in Africa.
These sessions are designed to involve you if you have a constructive view and want to add value to the conversation. You will be invited to join the scheduled panelists on stage to contribute to the dialogue.
20 mins presentations from private sector players ready to trade across borders
Deep dive technologies that are increasing productivity, yields and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
20 mins presentations from organizations supporting corporations transition to sustainable business models.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Northern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Eastern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Western Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Southern Africa’s produce.
Buses will depart from the main venue at 2:00pm
The audience runs the show. Submit your questions through the app or on arrival at the venue. The distinguished panelists will answer as many questions as the time allows.
20 mins presentations from private sector players ready to trade across borders
Deep dive technologies that are increasing productivity, yields and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
20 mins presentations from organizations supporting corporations transition to sustainable business models.
Network or refresh in readiness for the evening activities.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Northern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Eastern Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Western Africa’s produce.
Quickfire presentations on real world opportunities and solutions for Southern Africa’s produce.
By invitation.
The audience runs the show. Submit your questions through the app or on arrival at the venue. The distinguished panelists will answer as many questions as the time allows.
20 mins presentations from private sector players ready to trade across borders
Deep dive technologies that are increasing productivity, yields and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.
20 mins presentations from organizations supporting corporations transition to sustainable business models.
Presentations from our platforms impactful partner organizations championing the acceleration of Africa’s manufacturing & processing capabilities
