26 January 2024
Rome, January 30, 2024
We are pleased to announce the 5th edition of the European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East (ECAM Council), scheduled to take place on January 30, 2024, in Rome. The event represents a significant platform for discussion and collaboration, bringing together entrepreneurs, government leaders, and representatives from multilateral agencies to explore this year's fundamental theme: "Creating a better present to build a greater future for Africa: the role of healthcare and investments".
The healthcare sector is a fundamental pillar for sustainable growth in the African continent. The 5th edition of the ECAM Council will delve into innovative approaches to healthcare and the tangible impacts arising from the availability of robust healthcare infrastructure. This will be coupled with a focus on investment strategies that can fuel economic growth, with special attention to the new generations. The synergy between Africa and Italy represents a decisive step towards building a winning partnership capable of addressing today's challenges and seizing emerging opportunities.
Key Discussion Topics
- Empowering Tomorrow: innovative approaches to education. Explore new modes of education to ensure a prosperous future through access to quality education.
- Investing in the Future: strategies for youth empowerment and development. Analyze strategies for investing in the younger generations, promoting youth employment, and sustainable development.
- Crafting Success: advancements in vocational training programs. Examine progress in vocational training programs to enhance workforce quality and foster economic growth.
- Small Businesses, Big Impact: sustaining entrepreneurship. Discuss the crucial role of small businesses in the economy and opportunities to support entrepreneurship in Africa.
- Trade Horizons: fostering global partnerships for economic growth. Explore strategies to promote global trade partnerships and accelerate economic growth through international trade.
- Attracting Opportunities: the role of foreign investment in local economies. Analyze how foreign investments can contribute to local economic growth and the creation of sustainable opportunities.
- Building Foundations: infrastructure development for sustainable growth. Examine the importance of infrastructure development in supporting sustainable economic growth in the African continent.
The ECAM Council will welcome ministers, heads of state and government from African countries, and representatives of multilateral agencies to Rome, fostering dialogue and collaboration between Italy and Africa. The event will also provide an opportunity to sign Memorandums of Understandings among participants, solidifying partnerships and creating opportunities for sustainable growth.