NEW YORK, United States of America, September 02, 2024/- WHAT: GABI (Global Africa Business Initiative) (https://GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org) is the premier African private sector-led global platform that galvanizes leaders in the private, public and social sector to invest Africa. It is hosted by the United Nations and works to stimulate stakeholders to amplify and reposition Africa’s business narrative.
On 25-26 September 2024, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, GABI will be hosting its annual ‘Unstoppable Africa’ forum which aims to amplify opportunities, calling on global businesses, governments, and investors to rally behind Africa’s growth vision. As the continent’s economic momentum surpasses global averages, there’s a pressing need to amplify and harness these opportunities. GABI offers this platform, bridging the gap between global investors and Africa’s vibrant, emerging sectors.
Unstoppable Africa will gather influential leaders from politics, business, sports and entertainment, in New York setting the stage for powerful discussions and potential partnerships.
WHO:
The key spokesperson at the press briefing:
- Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary General & CEO of the United Nations Global Compact
WHEN: Thursday 05 September 2024
TIME:Â Â 2.00 P.MÂ (CAT)
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WHERE: Online via Zoom.
All journalists should register here (https://apo-opa.co/3AFWiXh) for accreditation.
After completion of the registration process, you will receive zoom log in details for your attendance.
DETAILS
Africa is now positioned to be the most important driver of global business with a market size opportunity of more than $3 trillion. Yet, most current forums on Africa limit their discussions to development and humanitarian issues and often fail to amplify African voices.
The launch of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) in New York in September 2022 highlighted the growth trajectory and business opportunities within all sectors of African economies. The past convenings of GABI was a resounding success and demonstrated that there was a clear space to fill in advancing the role of the private sector in driving Africa’s sustainable economic development for Africa and for the world.
GABI distinguished itself from other Africa focused fora by putting the private sector at the center of the discussions and the solutions. With the tagline of #Unstoppable Africa, GABI will evolve into a global platform where African and global business leaders, governments, investors and philanthropy will connect and catalyze solutions to policy, financial and business opportunities for business. Each September, GABI will hold its flagship convening in New York to take stock of progress over the year.
The core discussions at the event will revolve around four pillars:
- Energy Access & Energy Transitions
- Inclusive Growth & Trade
- Digital Transformation
- Creative Industries & Sports
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Global Africa Business Initiative.
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