Business partners AfreximBank and Oakwood Green Africa are planning to debut a Trade Roadshow.
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Hey there! Listen up, folks, 'cause we've got some exciting news for you. AfreximBank and Oakwood Green Africa, along with some key partners, are hosting a three-day Ghana Trade Bash from June 29 to July 1, 2022. This event aims to get the banking and business communities in Ghana all fired up about intra-African trade!
Titled "Let's Make it Happen: Bolstering Africa's Trade Agenda," this event isn't just a regular ol' shindig—it's a game-changer. It's designed to help you better understand AfreximBank's goods and services and kick-start some conversations with the Central Bank, courtesy of the successful launch of the Pan-African Payments and Settlements System (PAPSS) earlier this year.
Think of this event as a fantastic introduction to the Ghanaian market regarding funding initiatives cooked up by AfreximBank, the AfCFTA, and their pals, all focused on transforming Africa's trading scene. And hey, guess what? Ghana could be a major player in this grand scheme!
The roadshow will be jam-packed with enlightening discussions covering:
- AfreximBank's mission, plans, programs, and offerings
- The current status and next steps for PAPSS after its success in Accra
- MANSA KYC Repository, Africa's due diligence powerhouse, including how to onboard participants
- Implementing the AfCFTA and making Ghana the hub for stirring up value chains across sectors
- AfreximBank's Trade Finance Program, payment services, online banking, and financing products for financial institutions and businesses
- The Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) scheduled for Abidjan in 2023, bringing together traders and financiers from all African nations to create fabulous market connections
- A special presentation by AfreximBank's export development and project finance teams, helping businesses snag opportunities in the US$3 billion African market
Wanna know when it gets interesting? Check out the schedule:
- June 29: It's all about the business community, including bigwigs from various trade associations and regulatory bodies
- June 30: One-on-one chats with businesses to discuss specific deals with AfreximBank and Oakwood Green, plus pre-arranged uploads onto MANSA KYC Repository for Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), and Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) members
- July 1: The central bank, commercial banks, and non-bank financial institutions in Ghana get in on the action
ED's (Economic Developments, eh?) Note: AfreximBank is a powerhouse multilateral financial institute dedicated to fueling intra- and inter-African trade. It was founded in 1993 by African governments under a charter with its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. They offer an array of financing programs, solutions, and advisory services to support the growth and development of intra-African trade.
Oakwood Green Africa (Oakwood Green) is a growing Pan-African institution with a passion for creating greatness across the continent. It invests in intra-Africa trade, finance, knowledge capital, productivity enhancement, business acceleration, and technology. They're helping to change the African narrative by bolstering partnerships and synergies with a wide network of regional and international organizations.
So, get ready to seize the opportunities in the US$3 billion African market! It's time to rally together, kickstart some collaborations, and level up intra-African trade. This roadshow in Ghana is just the beginning!
- This Ghana Trade Bash promises to shake up the banking and business sectors in Ghana, focusing on the growth of intra-African trade.
- AfreximBank, a major player in financing African trade, is hosting the event with Oakwood Green Africa, aiming to transform Africa's trading scene.
- The event will report on AfreximBank's financing programs and services, including trade finance and online banking, which are critical for business investment.
- The discussions will also cover the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and making Ghana a hub for driving value chains across sectors.
- The market connections formed during the event could potentially boost Ghana's role in the US$3 billion African market, leading to business development.
- Key partners and stakeholders from finance, business, central bank, and regulatory bodies will attend the event, making it an excellent platform for trade and investment.
