In Picture: Day 1 of the Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones- Djibouti

Day 1 of the Regional Conference on Special Economic Zones in Djibouti highlighted the critical role of the AfCFTA in driving African trade and economic integration. Discussions emphasized the importance of innovation, technology, and skills development for the success of SEZs, with a key panel session focusing on these drivers of growth.

[caption id=“attachment_31947” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the AfCFTA[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31948” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the AfCFTA, emphasized the importance of collaboration in realizing the AfCFTA’s goals.[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31949” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the AfCFTA, noted the role of the Council of Ministers of trade[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31950” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Minister of Trade and Tourism in Djibouti[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31953” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] The event also included a signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between the Ministry of Trade, the AfCFTA Secretariat, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Port Authority[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31952” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] The event also included a signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between the Ministry of Trade, the AfCFTA Secretariat, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Port Authority[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31954” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] The event also included a signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between the Ministry of Trade, the AfCFTA Secretariat, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Port Authority,[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31960” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Njoroge Francis Gitau, Manager of Special Economic Zones in Kenya[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31961” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Mr Ba Bocar, Vice President of the Pan African Youth Union[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31962” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Mr. Samatar Abdi Osman, CEO of the Centre of Technology and Innovation in Djibouti[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_31963” align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Mr. Warsama Mohamed Bouh, CEO of the Port Community System in Djibouti[/caption]

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