MS FARAH HANAFI [email protected]
African SEZs Annual Meeting 2026
From 25th to 27th November 2026 in Abidjan, Cote d'ivoire, the 11th edition of the African SEZs Annual Meeting aims to pave the way for the next generation of African SEZs. Through a technical and operational lense, the Annual Meeting will take stock of the achievements of the last decade and open the discussion towards innovative, sustainable, and holistic financing pathways for African SEZs.
This year’s theme builds on previous editions, combining policy dialogue with practical considerations. The “Next Generation of African SEZs: Infrastructure, Investment and Global Value Chains” delves deeper into the supporting mechanisms for the creation of a true African model, finding balance between government funding and private engagement to bridge the gap between the potential of African SEZs and global trends.
