PREPARATION FOR THE 2024 AFRICAN SEZS ANNUAL MEETING

The African SEZs Annual Meeting 2024, a major event, co-organized by the African Union Commission and the Africa Economic Zones Organization (AEZO), is intended to be an essential meeting point where stakeholders meet every year to exchange ideas, foster collaboration and promote the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) across the continent.

Scheduled for November 27, 28, and 29, 2024 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, this edition will take place under the theme “Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Economies: The role of African SEZs in attracting significant investments and redefining competitiveness.” The event will bring together ministerial personalities, high-level representatives of the African SEZ community, as well as major actors from the private sector and international institutions supporting the development of SEZs in Africa.

This gathering provides a unique platform to discuss the essential role of SEZs in defining the economic future of the continent. By focusing on building inclusive and sustainable economies, this event aspires to inspire meaningful investments, redefine competitiveness, and promote holistic and ecological development across Africa.