USTDA’s Ebong on how to shape the next phase of US – Africa economic partnership
At the US – Africa Business Summit, discussions are currently ongoing on ways to foster sustainable partnerships between government and private sector decision-makers across the United States and Africa. So, what will shape the next phase of the economic partnership between Africa and the United States of America? Enoh Ebong, Acting Director of the U.S Trade and Development Agency joins CNBC Africa for more.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:08:21 GMT
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- Enoh Ebong highlights key priority sectors for U.S. businesses engaging with Africa, including clean energy, transportation, ICT, and healthcare infrastructure.
- The Prosper Africa initiative aims to enhance commercial partnerships between Africa and the U.S. by providing deal support, market intelligence, and business environment facilitation.
- USTDA is actively driving digital transformation in Africa, emphasizing the importance of secure connectivity and highlighting ICT's role in supporting sectors like healthcare, transportation, and energy.
In a bid to foster sustainable partnerships between governments and private sector decision-makers across the United States and Africa, the US-Africa Business Summit has been a platform for critical discussions. The focus has centered on shaping the next phase of economic partnerships between Africa and the United States of America. Key personalities like Enoh Ebong, the Acting Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, have been instrumental in providing insights into this significant topic. Ebong shared valuable information during a CNBC Africa interview, shedding light on the priorities, initiatives, and roles of the agency in supporting US businesses engaging with Africa. The dialogue also touched on the Prosper Africa initiative's potential, how it can bolster commercial partnerships, and the essential role played by the USTDA in driving digital transformation on the African continent. Through strategic sectors such as clean energy, transportation, ICT, and healthcare infrastructure, the agency aims to prepare bankable infrastructure deals that can be implemented and sustained with the support of partnerships.
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