Theme: Powering African Cooperatives: A Path to Sustainable Development

5th International Trade and Investment Forum "Powering African Cooperatives: A Path to Sustainable Development"
Date: 19th September, 2025
Location: New York, USA

Join us for the 5th International Trade and Investment Forum, a premier event connecting global investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore opportunities in Africa’s cooperative sector.

 Event Highlights:

  1. Keynote speeches by renowned experts and thought leaders
  2. Panel discussions on cooperative development, trade, and investment
  3. Case studies of successful African cooperatives
  4. Networking opportunities with investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers
  5. B2B matchmaking sessions for cooperative partnerships

 Who Should Attend:

  1. Investors and private equity firms
  2. Entrepreneurs and cooperative leaders
  3. Policymakers and government officials
  4. Development agencies and NGOs
  5. Industry experts and academics

 Forum Objectives:

  1. Promote African cooperatives as a vehicle for sustainable development
  2. Foster partnerships between cooperatives, investors, and policymakers
  3. Share best practices in cooperative development and management
  4. Explore innovative financing models for cooperatives
  5. Enhance trade and investment opportunities within Africa and globally

Past Speakers

H.E Umaro Sissoco Emba
H.E Umaro Sissoco Embaló
President of Guinea-Bissau
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Director-General of the World Trade Organization
Prakash Parmanand Hinduja
Prakash Parmanand Hinduja
Chairman Hinduja Europe
His Excellency, Mr. Mohamed Oun
His Excellency, Mr. Mohamed Oun
Former Minister of Oil & Gas, Libya
Amb. Claver Gatete
Amb. Claver Gatete
Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

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