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The Western part of Africa is home to over 300 million people, many of whom are engaged in agriculture and other primary sectors. However, the region faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity, limited access to finance, and underdeveloped digital infrastructure. These are all areas in which business can be the key to advancing innovative solutions. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement presents vast opportunities as well as important challenges that will need to be examined to best position the region to leverage the AfCFTA in its full implementation. To address these potential obstacles and build a sustainable future for the region, the AmChams in Western part of Africa (Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Angola) will bring together stakeholders from different countries and sectors, including corporate executives and high-ranking government officials from both the region and the United States, to share ideas, collaborate, and promote innovative solutions to boost private sector investment.

Participants at the AmCham Business Forum will have the opportunity to engage directly with government officials and business leaders at the event, offering the opportunity to explore new partnership opportunities and identify areas of opportunity for the business climate in West Africa. Support and follow-up to see these new opportunities through to fruition will be offered by the West African AmChams and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, working in close collaboration with the host government in Côte d’Ivoire, the U.S. Embassy in Cote d’Ivoire and other Embassies in West Africa, and U.S. Departments and agencies. They will also partner with relevant African and international institutions, including the AfCFTA, AfDB, and Afrexim Bank, which are anticipated to participate in the Forum as we work towards our mutual aim of increased regional prosperity through the strengthening of U.S.- African trade and investment partnerships.