Africa Program
At the end of 2015, the Chamber announced the formation of the U.S.-Africa Business Center (USAfBC) and launched efforts to lead the U.S. business community in a new period of unprecedented engagement with Africa’s regional economic communities, the established African private sector, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Since embarking on our initial Africa program in May 2009, the Chamber has made great strides bridging the gap between U.S. business and Africa. The establishment of the Center marks the Chamber’s next step as the leader of the U.S. private sector’s commitment to Africa, with the goal of advancing policies that attract greater investment and support trade with our partners throughout the continent.
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Meet the Regional Champions and Top 10 Continental Finalists
The Regional Champions and top 10 Continental Finalists of the 2022 Africa Digital Innovation Competition have been announced. Meet them and learn how new innovations and inventions are contributing to advancing Africa’s digital transformation.
Competition Finalists
U.S.-South Africa Business Council
The U.S.-South Africa Business Council represents U.S. companies from virtually every sector participating in or looking to interact with the Southern African market, aiming to energize both governments and serving as a platform for companies to form lasting partnerships.
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Aug 10, 2022Time to Advance with Africa: Seizing Opportunities with a Vital ContinentAs Africa expands its place in the world economy, its stakes for U.S. geopolitical interests will only rise. Here’s how the U.S. Chamber is engaging and advancing with Africa this year, to make a difference in Africa and at home.
Jun 30, 2022Women Taking the Lead on African Trade PolicyWomen leaders should be at the forefront of discussions on trade, economic policy, and business development in Africa to ensure inclusivity.
Jun 24, 2022Opportunity Calls: Inside the U.S. Chamber’s 2022 West Africa Trade MissionThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently led a Business Mission to Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana to drive investment and create opportunities for the U.S., Ivoirian, and Ghanaian public and private sectors.
- Apr 26, 2022Africa's Digital Innovation Competition
The competition is targeted towards Digital SMEs and startups that are looking to facilitate the delivery of digital, cross-border, interoperable, and cross-domain services, and solutions, while also accelerating their digitally enabled growth.
- Mar 02, 2022Signing of Memorandum of Understanding Between the U.S.-South Africa Business Council, AmCham South Africa, and Business Unity South Africa
Business associations ink partnership to collaborate in boosting trade and investment between South Africa and the United States
- Feb 28, 2022Senegal, Opportunities for Investment
- Jul 26, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on the Nomination of Grant Harris to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis at the Department of Commerce
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the Nomination of Grant Harris to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis at the Department of Commerce.