📸 Webinar Highlights – AEZO x UNCTAD. Thank you to all participants, speakers, and partners who joined us for the June 10 webinar on “Attracting Pharmaceutical Investments to African SEZs” From strategic insights to collaborative dialogue, this event marked an important

Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) remain major bottlenecks for regional trade in West Africa, warns Mouhamadou Lamine Dia, National Coordinator of the Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), during a recent workshop in Dakar. Despite progress under ECOWAS’s trade liberalization scheme,

🎥 Webinar Replay – AEZO x UNCTAD We are pleased to share key moments from the recent AEZO x UNCTAD webinar on “Attracting Pharmaceutical Investments to African SEZs.” This session brought together high-level experts and stakeholders to explore strategic pathways for advancing

In this week’s #MondayMessage saga, we bring to you a reminder of one of Africa’s most crucial resources. 🌊 Africa’s Blue Economy stands at a pivotal juncture—an opportunity to unlock over $450 billion annually and build a sustainable future. Nardos Bekele‑Thomas, CEO of

Africa’s Data Centre sector is on track for 17.5% growth, driven by strong investor confidence and rising digital demand, according to the latest ADCA 2025 survey. The report highlights Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria as key markets fueling Africa’s digital

This week's monday message is a callback from the latest Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) hosted in Djibouti by the AfCFTA Secretariat Official Secretariat. The event highlighted how SEZs can drive meaningful economic integration across Africa. @Dr. Solomon Quaynor, Vice

Benin’s Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is rapidly scaling up its textile ambitions, securing a new wave of multi-year production contracts that will significantly boost exports of garments made from locally sourced cotton. The zone already houses three integrated textile units

This month’s featured article explores how Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can improve household welfare and economic outcomes across Africa. While SEZs are often evaluated for their impact on trade and investment, this research highlights how their benefits go beyond

Happy Monday to our AEZO community! Across Africa, digital transformation is more than just adopting new tools — it’s a way for governments to strengthen public trust, deliver better services, and empower citizens. As highlighted by H.E. Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS, at the

Let’s focus on strengthening Africa’s industrial connectivity this week! This Monday, we share a compelling insight from H.E. Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, Prime Minister of Djibouti. As African nations accelerate industrial development, seeding Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across

Tanzania’s logistics landscape took a major leap forward in July 2025 with the launch of the Kwala Dry Port, located 260 km inland from Dar es Salaam. Strategically connected via the Standard Gauge Railway and key national highways, the new facility aims to handle up to 300,000

Let’s spotlight Africa’s financial sovereignty this week! This Monday, we bring you an empowering perspective from Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank. As the continent navigates a post-aid era, it’s more important than ever to reclaim ownership of our

Kenya’s leather industry marked a major milestone in August 2025 with the signing of the lease agreement for the Ksh 5 billion Kenanie Leather Industrial Park in Machakos County. Designed as a modern, value-added manufacturing hub, the park will host tanneries, footwear

Kenya’s leather industry marked a major milestone in August 2025 with the signing of the lease agreement for the Ksh 5 billion Kenanie Leather Industrial Park in Machakos County. Designed as a modern, value-added manufacturing hub, the park will host tanneries, footwear