According to the World Bank, Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth dropped to 3.6% in 2022 from 4.1% in 2021 and is expected to dip to 3.1% in 2023. Global economic sluggishness, lingering inflation, and tough financial conditions with high debt contribute to this decline. In a bid therefore to accelerate socio-economic development in the African continent, the African Economic Development Agency in conjunction with the Cameroon Government is pleased to organize the first AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK which will run from the 24th to the 27th of July 2024 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, under the theme: Restoring, Reforming and Ensuring Resilient Economic Policies for Shared Prosperity. The 3-day event which will bring together International and African economic experts, thought Leaders and Business Leaders will have the following lineup of activities.

To seek ways to harness the power of Technology to advance socio-economic systems and bring African Enterprises up to global standards.

To ease the practice and ease of Doing Business in the continent.

To promote financial inclusion and female Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Africa.

To drive Foreign Direct Investment in Africa that will make grow African value chains exponentially.