Africa: U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Marrakech - Four Questions to the CEO of Corporate Council On Africa

By Omar ACHY

In an extensive interview with the Moroccan News Agency in Washington, she talked about the main topics and objectives of the summit, its significant after two years of the pandemic and in a context of increased geopolitical tension and risks of economic fragmentation with important impact on Africa, and the role of private sector and the need of more robust public-private partnership to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.

At the outset let me offer my profound thanks to the government of the Kingdom of Morocco for partnering with CCA in hosting the 2022 Summit. We are greatly honored that the Summit is being held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed V1. 2- Is there a particular significance to this year's summit which comes after almost two years of the pandemic and in a context of increased geopolitical tension and risks of economic fragmentation with important impact on Africa?

3- The Summit is drawing high-level government officials, including heads of states and business leaders. Could you walk us through the main topics on the agenda and how can the Summit help tackle urgent issues like global food shortages, inflation, the persistence of Covid-19 and the effects of global warming which again severely impact many African countries?

4- While the world is navigating a path forward through these crises. How can business and investment between the USA and Africa help build forward around strategic sectors such as health, financing, energy, infrastructure ... ?

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