Smart24 TV will on July 29 broadcast virtual discussion focusing on how trade and investment in Africa can be fostered post-Covid19.

Experts say viewers will get market insights, perspectives and practical tips to help them invest, transform strategy, processes, technology and people to drive growth.

The value of intra-trade among East African Community (EAC) partner states increased to $5.98 billion in 2018 from $5.46 billion in 2017, accounting for a 9.4 per cent growth.

This could be boosted further but it remains stifled by persistent trade disputes on rules of origin, non-tariff barriers, inadequate value addition to the agricultural sector and competition from other producers and regional blocs that benefit from export subsidies.

On average, EAC countries source 6% of their total imports from the region, and supply 20% of their total exports to the region.

According to the EAC Trade and Investment Report 2018, formal trade among the EAC partner states largely constitutes of chemicals, textile, iron and steel.

Agricultural commodities also form a large portion with significance in food items like rice, maize, sorghum, coffee, tobacco, wheat and other cereals.

However, manufactured goods such as cement, petroleum, textiles, sugar, confectionery, beer, salt, fats and oils, paper, plastics and pharmaceuticals are also traded across the Region.

At this event, which is being organized by SSCG Consulting Webcast, expect to gain latest updates, perspectives, strategies and best practices as experts discuss investment and business opportunities in the region, trade relations and facilitation issues at both the regional and the continental level to help you prepare, transform and navigate complexities to invest and operate successfully in the region.

The key topics of discussion are:

Business, trade and investment opportunities.

Drivers and instruments for fostering Africa’s trade.

Winning strategies and best practices: Where, what and how to invest in Africa.

Promoting effective and sustaianble bilateral trade in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Managing cross border trading risks and supply chain complexity.

The main speaker at the event is Damali Ssali, a trade development expert at TradeMark Africa.

SSCG Management Practice Events bring together leaders, professionals, industry experts, entrepreneurs and influencers to discuss the most important topics in business, leadership, economic, finance, entrepreneurship and the society today.

SSCG is a  global professional service firm and it provides advisory, consulting and operation support to clients across diverse sectors of the economy.

The webcast is approximately 90 minutes, including a question-and-answer session. Please complete your registration to participate in the event and to receive details on how to join the webcast.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TradeMark Africa.