European Development Days 2017: Brussels 07-08 June
European Development Days 2017
Tour et Taxis (Brussels): 07-08 June, 2017
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On 07-08 June, CTA collaborated with various international organisations on five events at The European Development Days 2017 in Brussels. Topics discussed at the events included: promoting inclusive trade in Africa, youth in agribusiness. Please follow the links below for further information.
Wednesday 7th June
“Boosting Investment for ACP Inclusive Trade and Development”
Harnessing investment opportunities to empower ACPs as the world’s next emerging economy
Room S1: June 07, 15:15 to 16:30 | Theme: Sustainable Investment
Organizers: ACP-EU TBT Programme and ACP-EU TradecomII, CTA
“Youth in agribusiness: Promoting job creation in Africa”
Leveraging Investment and innovations for Africa’s youth and sustainable economic growth
Room D2: 07 June, 14:00 to 15:55 | Theme: Sustainable Investment
Organizers: ACP Secretariat, CEMA, African Development Bank, African Agribusiness Incubation Network, Pan African Farmers Organization , CTA
“Innovative agriculture for next generation farms”
Sparking youth interest in technology-driven agriculture and achieving food security
Room D7: 07 June, 18:00 to 19:30 | Theme: Partnering with the private sector
Organizers: OCP Group, EU- Africa Business Forum
Thursday 8th June
“Investing in Women Entrepreneurs”
Enabling women’s economic participation for sustainable growth and rural development
Room D3: 08 June, 10:45 to 12:00 | Theme: Gender equality/Women empowerment
Organizers: Pan African Farmers Organization, Agricord, CTA
“Promoting inclusive trade in Africa”
Boosting cross border trade through simplified trade regimes: Supporting local businesses to address the informal economy in Africa
Room D3: 08 June, 15:15 to 16:30 | Theme: Trade and fair globalisation
Organizers: CTA, ACP-EU TradeCom II Programme and ACP-EU TBT Programme
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