THE AfCFTA SECRETARIAT TO HOST THE INAUGURAL AfCFTA YOUTH SYMPOSIUM IN LUSAKA

The Government of Zambia with The secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area are hosting the inaugural AfCFTA Youth Symposium from this 21st to 23rd August, 2023 in Lusaka. under the Theme ‘Igniting the future for youth in Trade’

It is expected to host African youth and others where they will be discussing challenges and all the potential benefit in trade through AfCFTA.

While the African Union Theme 2023 Is ‘Acceleration of the AfCFTA Implementation’ Over 60% of African population are under the age of 25 which will be doubled by the year of 2050.

The event will be hybrid in nature with participation of international organisations, financial institutions, policy makers, academia, and others.

DENYSE MBABAZI MPAMBARA