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Meeting Overview The meeting focused on the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFTA), discussing its significance, resources available, and the role of various stakeholders in promoting economic integration across Africa. Key speakers highlighted the potential benefits for marginalized groups, particularly women and youth, in leveraging the agreement for economic development. Key Discussion Points - Introduction to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) and its objectives. - The importance of economic integration in reversing historical colonization and fostering unity among African nations. - The role of young people and women in advancing the goals of AFTA. - The shift from political to economic integration as a pathway for future collaboration. - The impact of digitization on business practices and trade in the context of AFTA. Decisions Made - No explicit decisions recorded. Action Items & Next Steps - [Unassigned] : Explore tools and resources developed by t...
CEO & Co-Founder at AfriVate Hub
Elizabeth ("Liz") Thomas is the CEO and Co-Founder at AfriVate Hub. Liz is an MCF alumni from McGill University with BCom, Finance. Liz has worked as a Strategy execution and analyst for the McGill Mastercard Foundation partnership with the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.
Speaker 1: Thank you very much, Speaker 1: Cameron, for handing the mic to me. I will take this opportunity Speaker 1: to open Speaker 1: the webinar, Speaker 1: and we are Speaker 1: live and having the privilege to be joined by Speaker 1: well-versed speakers to talk to us about what AFTA is, what resources we might use, Speaker 1: and Speaker 1: the facilities that are put together Speaker 1: by the African Union and through Speaker 1: the AFTER Speaker 1: agreement. Speaker 1: So at this point, we have the privilege Speaker 1: of being joined by Speaker 1: Mr. Gareth Bloch. So I will give Gareth the opportunity to open the webinar officially Speaker 1: and to introduce our speaker so that we can go into the conversation. Thank you so much, Gareth. Speaker 2: Liz Thomas, thank you so much and greetings to all who are present. Speaker 2: It is my distinct pleasure on the eve of an enormous program here in Toronto that the Chamber is running that is truly Pan-African Speaker 2: to welcome each 1 of you to this program. There is no creating and delivering on the opportunities that we have before us without the legislate with power and the true economic potential that comes from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Speaker 2: But furthermore, Speaker 2: in realizing the potential of that agreement beyond legislation Speaker 2: and treaties, Speaker 2: They're the people behind it, for whom it must be delivered and who must be a key part of that delivery. And so for young people, for women, for those who have often been marginalized in the process of economic development, Speaker 2: I think that this leadership that you have shown and that each 1 of our panelists have shown is warmly welcomed, not only by those in Canada who stand ready to support the agreemen...