Having welcomed over 300 market leaders in 2023, GTR East Africa reaffirmed itself as the region’s leading platform for crucial debate on the key issues impacting the region’s trade, commodity, and infrastructure financing markets. Returning to Nairobi, Kenya on May 21-22, 2024, GTR East Africa will deliver a highly anticipated opportunity to connect with key players and access to a full spectrum…
Crafting the Future of Banking with Inclusion & Digital Evolution Nairobi, Kenya - The banking industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution, and Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host the 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024. This summit, organized by The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), promises to be a pivotal event in…
En Français The last few years have seen marked developments in the dynamic landscape of African agriculture. The continent's cultivated land has expanded significantly since 2020, contributing to 52% of the global increase in cultivated area, with sub-Saharan Africa leading agricultural output growth. This report highlights the importance of transitioning to knowledge-based farming systems…
En Français As Africa embraces the transformative power of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Special Economic Zones (SEZs) emerge as pivotal catalysts for regional economic growth.The impact of AfCFTA on SEZs on the continent is a key part of Africa’s growth, through improved market access, reduced trade barriers, and participation in regional value chains, which all enhance…
In English Alors que l'Afrique se lance dans une nouvelle ère marquée par la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), les Zones Économiques Spéciales (ZES) émergent en tant que catalyseurs favorisant la croissance économique régionale. L'impact de la nouvelle ZLECAf sur les ZES du continent est un vecteur clé pour la croissance de l'Afrique, avec une amélioration…
In English Les dernières années ont vu des développements marqués dans le paysage dynamique de l'agriculture africaine. Le nombre de terres cultivées du continent a considérablement augmenté depuis 2020, contribuant à 52 % de l'augmentation mondiale, avec l'Afrique subsaharienne en tête de la croissance de la production agricole. Ce rapport met en avant l'importance de la transition…
En Français – The urban population of Africa is set to reach 722m by 2026, up from 286m in 2000 – Mega-cities face overtaxed infrastructure and urban planning constraints – Ambitious charter city plans to help reshape the continent’s investment landscape – Secondary cities poised to absorb population growth alongside talent and investment With Africa’s population…
– Water scarcity to affect an increasing proportion of the world’s population – Several emerging markets have launched national water-management strategies – Upgrades to infrastructure and smart metering help to reduce water loss – Innovative funding mechanisms key to financing water security projects With extreme weather events such as drought or flooding becoming more…
