Erudite Series on the future of Africa: Manufacturing
The importance and impact of policies to industrialise Africa to bring about economic and social transformation.
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Date: 18 August 2023
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Time: 11h30 – 12h30 CAT (UTC+2)
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Venue: Online via Zoom
Overview
AFI’s manufacturing scenario will be presented followed by expert-led dialogue and discussion on industrialisation as a critical pathway offering the potential to drive economic development and improve the livelihoods of Africa’s people. This can be brought about by transforming the productive structure of African economies that unlock more rapid advancement. Manufacturing promotes innovation, productivity, and product design and development, which act as key inputs and as an avenue to build trade and drive further export-led growth.
This seminar is co-hosted by AUDA-NEPAD and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).
Read the full Manufacturing report here.
Moderator: Nyiko Khoza, Head of Private Sector Engagement at the African Union Development Agency
Panellists:
Blaise Bayuo, Fellow: Industry & Technology, ACET
Edward Brown, Senior Director, Research, Policy & Programs, ACET
Development partners
The ISS is grateful for support from the members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the European Union, the Open Society Foundations and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
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