World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Accra to Showcase Business Opportunities in Africa at the 53rd Annual WTCA General Assembly
WTCA's pan-African GA will focus on非洲as a strategic economic market contributing much needed critical infrastructure of interconnected business networks
NEW YORK,April 3, 2023/PRNewswire/ --The World Trade Centers Association®(WTCA®)— an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center®(WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — andWorld Trade Center Accrawill host the 53rdannualWTCA General Assembly (GA)inAccra, GhanafromApril 23-28.This will be the WTCA's first in-person GA since 2019 and the first to be held in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The WTCA GA is the association's premier annual event and will bring together WTCA members and their global business networks consisting of leaders from business, government, academia, media and international organizations, reflecting the WTCA's diverse global footprint.
This year, the GA will include engaging roundtables and conversations, including keynote remarks fromH.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic ofGhana, and special remarks fromH.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Secretariat onMonday, April 24.The full program agenda is availablehere.
"Macro trends in four key sectors – automotive; agriculture and agro-processing; pharmaceuticals; and transport and logistics – and across非洲'sgrowth potential as a whole reveal tremendous opportunities for business expansion as population, income and connectivity are on the rise. The AfCFTA will unlock these opportunities, but not without disruption and change in business and production dynamics, especially due to increased intra-African trade," said H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat in theJanuary 2023World Economic Forum Insight ReportAfCFTA: A New Era for Global Business and Investment in非洲."The benefits to African countries and to business success under the free trade area arise from the private sector understanding, recognizing and acting on the initiative's value."
"This GA and the opportunities it creates for businesses to network and connect, will highlight the unique trade and investment potential presented by非洲as the world's next economic frontier, especially in light of the new AfCFTA," said Edem Kofi Yevutsey, Executive Director of WTC Accra. "We have been working closely with the WTCA team inNew Yorkto bring the global WTCA network to非洲.We look forward to welcoming delegates worldwide to our vibrant country to take advantage of the growth opportunities across the continent."
With the theme of "Towards African Economic Integration and Enhanced Global Presence," the 2023 GA demonstrates the strength of the WTCA network and focuses on business connections on the African continent with buyers, sellers and investors in the various sectors, such as Agriculture; Agro-Tech, Food Processing; Manufacturing; Mining, Power and Energy; and Water, among others. The African continent represents a GDP of USD$12.7 trillionand its 1.4 billion people represent the fastest-growing population on the planet. It is also among the youngest, with 15.7 being the median age, and its young population is poised to make its mark economically and geopolitically.
"非洲has long been viewed as a strategic economic market for growth for countries around the world, and was, therefore, a key focus for the WTCA and its members. The time is right for this year's GA to be held in非洲和我们第一次面对面的GA COVID-19 pand以来emic," saidJohn E. Drew, Chair, Board of Directors of the WTCA. "In my 30+ years of experience in organizing trade delegations with the WTCA, I trust that this year's GA will be a great success bringing opportunities to非洲and strengthening the WTCA's overall mission. The WTCA GA is about setting up critical infrastructures to promote global trade – creating connections and maximizing business growth and economies, and for this reason the event is open to both WTC members as well as non-members. Attendees will network with fellow professionals from around the world, exchange ideas, and explore potential business opportunities during the event's networking sessions."
For more information about the 2023 WTCA General Assembly, please visithttps://wtca.swoogo.com/2023wtcaga/2289118.Also, follow along on social media via #WTCAGeneralAssembly and #GA2023.
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About World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a network of more than 300 highly connected, mutually supporting businesses and organizations in 92 countries. As the owner of the "World Trade Center" and "WTC" trademarks, the WTCA licenses exclusive rights to these brands for Members to use in conjunction with their independently-owned, iconic properties, facilities and trade services offerings. Through a robust portfolio of events, programming and resources that it offers its Members, the goal of the WTCA is to help local economies thrive by encouraging and facilitating trade and investment across the globe through Member engagement. To learn more, visitwww.wtca.org.
About World Trade Center (WTC)Accra
WTCAccra, currently located on the first floor of the magnificent World Trade Center building inAccra, is a doorway to a world of global trade opportunities for companies inGhanaand the West African sub-region, as well as a soft-landing pad for international commercial interests seeking to take advantage of exciting opportunities in Africa. We connect people, products and ideas from around the globe through our year-round calendar of international trade fairs, blockbuster consumer shows and prestigious international conferences, which are complemented by our innovative free zone and award-winning real estate developments. As the region's largest purpose-built complex for events and exhibitions, we provide a platform for unparalleled business and networking opportunities. More details on WTC Accra can be found on their website,http://www.wtcaccra.com.
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