Unstoppable Africa will convene influential leaders from politics, business, sports, and entertainment in New York City, facilitating meaningful discussions and fostering potential partnerships.
Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) serves as the leading global platform driven by the African private sector, uniting leaders from the private, public, and social sectors to foster investment in Africa. Hosted by the United Nations, GABI aims to enhance and reshape the narrative surrounding business in Africa.
On September 25-26, 2024, coinciding with the UN General Assembly in New York, GABI will hold its annual forum titled ‘Unstoppable Africa.’ This event seeks to highlight opportunities and encourage global businesses, governments, and investors to support Africa's growth agenda. As the continent's economic progress outpaces global trends, it is crucial to capitalize on these emerging opportunities. GABI provides a vital platform that connects global investors with Africa's dynamic and developing sectors.
The Unstoppable Africa forum will convene prominent leaders from various fields, including politics, business, sports, and entertainment, in New York, facilitating impactful discussions and fostering potential collaborations.
The key spokesperson at the press briefing:
- Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary General & CEO of the United Nations Global Compact
TIME: 2.00 P.M (CAT)
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WHERE: Online via Zoom.
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After completion of the registration process, you will receive zoom log in details for your attendance.
Africa is poised to become a pivotal force in global business, presenting a market opportunity exceeding $3 trillion. However, many existing discussions surrounding Africa primarily focus on development and humanitarian challenges, often neglecting to elevate African perspectives.
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), launched in New York in September 2022, underscored the promising growth and business potential across various sectors of African economies. Previous GABI gatherings have proven to be highly successful, revealing a significant opportunity to enhance the private sector's role in fostering sustainable economic development in Africa and beyond.
What sets GABI apart from other Africa-centric forums is its emphasis on the private sector as a key player in both discussions and solutions. With the motto #Unstoppable Africa, GABI aims to develop into a global platform where African and international business leaders, government officials, investors, and philanthropic entities can collaborate and drive solutions to policy, financial, and business challenges. Each September, GABI will host its main event in New York to review the year's advancements.
The primary topics of discussion at the event will be centered around four key pillars:
- Energy Access & Energy Transitions
- Inclusive Growth & Trade
- Digital Transformation
- Creative Industries & Sports