AIW’s inaugural edition emphasized building regional value chains to accelerate structural transformation and industrialization. Key discussions revolved around:
Aligning regional manufacturing efforts with the AfCFTA framework.
Highlighting the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in regional development.
A spotlight event on pharmaceutical production under the AU-NEPAD Africa Pharma initiative.
Key Takeaways:
Enhanced awareness of Africa’s industrialization agenda.
Development of strategies for integrating SMEs into regional and global value chains.