The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has announced that it will be hosting exclusive sideline events during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City from September 23-27, 2024.
These events will bring together senior leaders from the U.S. and African government and business executives to engage in high-level discussions focused on U.S.-Africa partnerships, investment opportunities, and sustainable development.
Unlocking Africa’s Demographic Dividend: Opportunities for Financing and Investment in Africa’s Health Sector: This event will provide a platform for high-level discussions on catalyzing investments and enhancing Africa’s health economy. The event will feature distinguished government officials, development finance professionals, and industry leaders discussing crucial topics like private sector investment in health, clinical trials, and digital health technologies.
This event is co-hosted with AUDA-NEPAD in collaboration with AfroChampions, Corporate Council on Africa, Georgetown University, and Purpose Africa. REGISTER HERE
Powering Africa: Tackling the Energy Trilemma and Climate Change Impacts Through Carbon Market Credits Financing: This event will underscore the importance of tackling Africa’s energy and climate change challenges through carbon market credit financing to pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for the continent.
To tackle Africa’s energy challenges and climate change, it’s essential to use a combination of financial solutions, technological innovations, and carbon credit markets. These challenges include energy security, environmental sustainability, and energy equity. African countries can effectively address these problems using financial tools and carbon markets. Investing in renewable energy projects and energy-efficient technologies can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security for everyone.
Carbon markets offer a promising solution for Africa, potentially providing substantial benefits and solving energy issues. By participating in these markets, African nations can trade emissions allowances, encourage emission reductions, and use cleaner energy sources to attract investments, generate revenue, and transition to a low-carbon economy.
This event is co-hosted with the AfriCaribbean Diaspora Alliance (ADA). REGISTER
CCA Roundtable on AGOA and U.S.-South Africa Trade with H.E. Parks Tau, Minister, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Republic of South Africa: This invitation-only session will provide companies with an opportunity to hear directly from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition what the Government of National Unity in South Africa is planning to do to operationalize public commitments to address a number of economic challenges.
This session will begin with Minister Tau offering his reflections on the key policy priorities he and his team have identified, and his thoughts on what steps the government plans to take on important issues like electricity generation and essential services, as well as efforts to stimulate more economic growth and employment, including attracting Foreign Direct Investment.
Other important issues will include steps South Africa is taking to implement the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), and how this landmark agreement may change the face of regional and continental trade. The Minister will also offer some thoughts on the importance of access to finance for companies.
This discussion will take place under Chatham House rules to encourage an open discussion, without specific attribution. REGISTER
U.S.-Nigeria Business Roundtable with H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu: This by-invitation-only business roundtable will host H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as some Nigerian State Governors. After over a year in office, this roundtable is a unique opportunity for the U.S. private sector to engage with the President, his senior government officials and select State Governors on the state of economic affairs in Nigeria. President Tinubu and his team have tackled some legacy as well as some new challenges within their first year in office. This closed-door session will enable C-suite executives to share strategies they are implementing to thrive and engage with H.E. President Tinubu on ways his government can support the private sector to strengthen the Nigerian economy. This event is co-hosted with the Nigerian Governor’s Forum. REGISTER
For more information on these events, please contact Biova Kabine [email protected]
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