African Chambers of Commerce union outlines 2027 plan to boost private sector integration and trade
President of the Union of African Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture and Professions (UACCIAP) Ahmed al-Wakil stated that the union’s 2027 action plan aims to transition from initiatives to measurable economic results, boosting trade and investments among the continent’s private sector. al-Wakil made the remarks during the union’s board meeting which he presided and was … The post…
The Union of African Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture and Professions (UACCIAP) has unveiled its 2027 action plan, which aims to transition from initiatives to measurable economic results. President Ahmed al-Wakil highlighted the plan's objective of boosting trade and investments among the continent's private sector. The union's board meeting, chaired by al-Wakil, was attended by Investment and Trade Minister Mohamed Farid, African chambers representatives, and Egyptian General Federation of Chambers of Commerce members.
Al-Wakil underscored the private sector's crucial role in transforming integration opportunities into tangible trade outcomes. Secretary General Alaa Ezz provided an overview of the 2027 plan, which focuses on economic integration, intra-African trade growth, foreign investment attraction, digital transformation, and empowering small and medium enterprises. The plan aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area frameworks and seeks to eliminate trade barriers.
Written by urgent.news from Egypt Independent's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
