Afreximbank to Host Africa Collective at Davos 2025: A Strategic Partnership for African Development

Africa Collective serves as a platform for pan-African and international stakeholders, facilitating the exchange of information and ideas while encouraging collaboration.

Africa Collective, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is pleased to announce the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as their Host Partner for the upcoming Davos 2025 event, which will take place alongside the World Economic Forum. This strategic partnership aims to highlight trade and investment opportunities in Africa, fostering collaborations that contribute to the continent's development.

A Collaborative Vision for Africa

The partnership between Afreximbank, Africa Collective, and the AfCFTA Secretariat stems from a shared vision of showcasing both public and private sector opportunities available in Africa on a global stage. It emphasizes the importance of mutually beneficial global collaborations in advancing Africa's development goals.

Africa Collective serves as a platform for pan-African and international stakeholders, facilitating the exchange of information and ideas while encouraging collaboration. This partnership is expected to enhance Africa's visibility and enable meaningful engagement with development partners during the event.

Upcoming Events at Davos 2025

The Africa Collective gathering at Davos 2025 will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel Davos, featuring a series of events, including thematic roundtables and networking receptions. Numerous African institutions are anticipated to participate, further enriching the dialogue on Africa's potential.

Statements from Leadership

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Afreximbank, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “The Bank is pleased to join Africa Collective and the AfCFTA Secretariat as a Host Partner at Davos 2025. We trust this collaboration will enhance the continent's visibility and facilitate high-quality engagements with development partners. The World Economic Forum is a crucial platform for addressing key global and regional challenges, and it is vital for Africa to be included in these discussions. Collaborations like this will help us advance our collective continental agenda and shape the African narrative.”

H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, echoed these sentiments: “As Africa Collective's Patronage Partner, we are excited to have Afreximbank join us as a Host Partner. Given the Bank's impressive history and extensive footprint across Africa and the diaspora, we are confident this partnership will significantly impact the focus on African topics at Davos and beyond.”

Looking Ahead

Following a successful series of five events in Davos 2024, Africa Collective, Afreximbank, and the AfCFTA Secretariat are eager to amplify their pan-African initiatives at Davos 2025.

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