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    Join the Largest Gathering of Innovative MSMEs in Africa.

    African Union MSME Forum

Venue

WINDHOEK,
NAMIBIA
Ron Osman, the Head of Division at Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals at the African Union MSME Forum for Small Businesses and MSMEs in Africa
The Commissioner of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals giving his keynote address at the African Union MSME Forum for Small Businesses and MSMEs in Africa
Development partners participating at the African Union MSME Forum for Small Businesses and MSMEs in Africa
African Union MSME Forum 2024

Empowering Small Businesses in Africa

Theme: Fostering Financial Empowerment and Educational Innovation for African Startups & MSMEs

The African Union MSME Forum has been instrumental in driving programs that reflect the evolving landscape of MSME development in Africa. Starting in June 2022, the inaugural forum was held in Cairo, Egypt. Building on this momentum, the second forum convened in September 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Looking ahead, the third forum will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, in collaboration with the Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). This upcoming event aims to further empower MSMEs in Africa, and expects to host 350 to 450 delegates.

What does the Forum Have to Offer?

A Unique Opportunity for MSMEs in Africa.

Join the Largest Gathering of MSMEs and Stakeholders in Windhoek, Namibia.​

The MSME Forum presents to you an opportunity to be a part of the African Union MSME Forum, the forum is designed for MSMEs in Africa to Engage with experts, peers, and tackle the challenges facing small businesses at large, and accelerate their growth in the AfCFTA. 

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Invited Speakers

Speakers expected at the African Union MSME Forum

H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat

Chairperson African Union Commission

H.E. Kashim Shettima (GCON)

Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria

H.E Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa

Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission

H.E Albert Muchanga

Commissioner for ETTIM, AUC

Mrs Pamela Hamilton Coke

Executive Director ITC

Prof. Benedict O. Oramah

President of Afreximbank

Ms. Nardos Bekele Thomas

CEO, AUDA NEPAD

Ms. Alka Bhatia, UNDP

UNDP Representative Namibia
Agenda

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Evidence of Impact

Success Stories

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Partners

Strategic Alliances to Empower Small Businesses Across Africa

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