Africa’s decades long trailing behind the rest of the world in terms of industrialization is a thorny issue that has attracted comments from various development economists and experts. In order to scale up industrialization efforts, they contend, Africa needs a well crafted and strategic 21st Century industrial policy. Increased investments in logistics, transportation and infrastructure which are non-negotiable they contend, must underpin the industrial policies of the various African countries. On Special Economic Zones(SEZs) even though they admit can contribute to Africa’s economic development, but they are quick to caution,…
Day: December 11, 2022
Unveiling SEZs role in Africa’s Industrialization
USD2.6 billion Invested,60 million Jobs Created …. As AU-AEZO Symposium ends in Abuja Story: Mohammed Abu The 5th African Union Commission(AUC)Symposium on Special Economic Zones(SEZs) and the 7th Annual Meeting of Africa Economic Zones Organization(AEZO) ended recently in the Nigerian capital of Abuja with an expression of interest by President Bukhari to collaborate with SEZs in Africa to benefit from the AfCfTA. The Nigerian President also commended the AFZO for bringing Free Zone Operators in Africa together through the event which was held under the theme, “African Special Economic Zones:…
Gearing up for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
MAU Leads the charge in getting bid for Minnesota ………As Consular Corp briefing due in Chicago on Monday By: Mohammed Abu Minnesota Africans United will host a briefing for Chicago-based Consul Generals and Honorary Consuls on Monday, December 12th at the University Club in Chicago. This will be an open meeting, with formal invitations to the Consular Corp and to other key leaders, according to an official MAU announcement. Minnesota Africans United (MAU), the civil society organization representing Diaspora communities from the entire continent, has been crucial to the success…
