ALP  together with the International Trade Center and Hook Tangaza will be hosting the  2^nd AfCTFA Private Sector Engagement  Series  on the AfCFTA Draft Investment Protocol. This is an important session as it  highlights the opportunities for African businesses presented by the agreement.

This series will bring together highly acclaimed industry experts from the public and private sector to delve into the contents of the draft protocol and discuss the current issues posed by the myriad investment related agreements that have been developed by the eight regional economic communities recognized by the Africa Union, intra-African Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and BITs between African Countries and counterparties outside the continent. This platform will also consider the traditional investor-state dispute resolution system (ISDS) and the seeming reluctance of African participation to participate in reform efforts.

The  discussion will take place on Tuesday 14^th September 2021 at 1pm EAT under the theme: “ What could the forthcoming AfCFTA Investment Protocol mean to you and your business ?

Register using the link to participate in the event: https://bit.ly/3DzPBTP

Speakers

Dr. Talkmore Chidede
Investment Expert, AfCFTA Secretariat

Samallie Kiyingi
General Counsel, African Export-Import Bank

Tsotetsi Makong
Trade Facilitation Expert, The Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa

Sanyade Okoli
Chief Executive Officer, Alpha African Advisory

Dev Chamroo
Freelance Investment & Trade Consultant, Chamroo Investment and Trade Consultants