PACCITHE PAN AFRICAN
PACCITHE PAN AFRICAN CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE AND INDUSTRYUshering in a new era of intra-continental trade.The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) is the continent’sforemost chamber body. Driven by the goal to promote Africa’s economic integrationthrough sustainable growth, PACCI strives to foster an environment where commerceand sustainability coexist harmoniously.Established in 2009, PACCI serves as an independent, non-profit organisationdedicated to advocating for public policies that promote continental economicintegration, competitiveness and sustainable growth. As the largest and mostinfluential business association in Africa, PACCI operates through more than 50national chambers of commerce, leveraging their collective strength to foster aprosperous business environment across the continent.Our vision is clear: to be the recognised voice of African businesses and avaluable resource to our members. We are committed to transforming Africa into avibrant hub for commerce, manufacturing and service industries, characterised by:Economic empowerment: We are committed to promoting the well-being ofAfrican businesses, enhancing intra-African trade and improving the productivecapacity of enterprises across the continent.Sustainability and innovation: We advocate for a green transition and climatechangereadiness, ensuring businesses are sustainable and prepared for the future.Our initiatives support gender-responsive policies and the integration of youth,which are crucial for holistic economic growth.Technology and accessibility: Through our Chamber Africa Connect initiative,we are digitising and diversifying services to make business operations moreefficient and accessible, preparing our members for the digital age.Inclusive growth: We ensure that the benefits of trade liberalisation contributenot only to economic growth but also to environmental protection and the creationof sustainable employment opportunities.Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with service desks in Ghana, Kenyaand Dubai, PACCI serves as a pivotal force in driving these changes, fostering anenvironment where commerce and sustainability coexist harmoniously.As we move forward, our mission remains steadfast: to empower Africanbusinesses to thrive and expand, paving the way for a prosperous and inclusiveeconomic future.Collaboration, partnership and collective ingenuityThe Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry seeks to work with businesschambers and other stakeholders in navigating the African business landscape byworking together and seeking new ways.In the pursuit of our overarching goal to foster a united and thriving Africanbusiness landscape, PACCI’s canvas for collaboration serves as the foundationalbridge that connects our diverse stakeholder: businesses, chambers, policymakers,development partners and civil society.Focus 2024-2026• Boosting intra-Africa trade• Improving productive capacity and business competitiveness• Support business to be more resilient to climate impacts• Gender-responsive entrepreneurial environment• Chamber Africa Connect which aims to deliver real-time connectivity toevery chamber of commerce in Africa where business, consultants and mediaprofessionals can engage with each other and undertake digital trade to boostintra-African trade.Contact DetailsGulf Aziz Building 4th Floor 402, Bole, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaTel: +251 11 691 0011 | Email: info@pacci.org | Website: www.pacci.org | Social media: @officialpacciPHOTO: OqJbvo on Unsplash
PACCI STRAPNEWSCOLLABORATION,PARTNERSHIP ANDCOLLECTIVE INGENUITYThe Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry(PACCI) seeks to work with business chambers andother stakeholders in navigating the African businesslandscape by working together and seeking new ways.In the pursuit of our overarching goal to foster a united and thrivingAfrican business landscape, PACCI’s canvas for collaboration serves asthe foundational bridge that connects our diverse stakeholder: businesses,chambers, policymakers, development partners and civil society.Focus 2024-20261. Boosting intra-Africa trade2. Improving productive capacity and business competitiveness3. Support business to be more resilient to climate impacts4. Gender-responsive entrepreneurial environment5. Chamber Africa ConnectThe project Chamber Africa Connect aims to deliver real-timeconnectivity to every chamber of commerce in Africa where business,consultants and media professionals can engage with each other andundertake digital trade to boost intra-Africa trade.The goals of Chamber Africa Connect are:• Develop a roadmap for chambers to efficiently integrate the CMIframework into chambers’ strategy, setting the process to alignefforts, create interoperable digital standards and champion digitaltransformation within industry.• Promote cooperation between the chambers by developinginformation-sharing tools that will help SMEs better understandand benefit from the AfCFTA and increase intra-African trade andinvestment opportunities.• Promote cooperation between the chambers by supporting the useof digital technology in all areas of business, fundamentally changinghow chambers operate and deliver value to their members.• Strengthen women business owners’ skills across the spectrum, frombasic digital literacy to more advanced use needed to leverage digitaltechnologies to create new business models and enterprisesRecent PACCI initiativesCertification Course on AfCFTA Implementation Capacity launched in 2024Are you dedicated to enhancing cross-border and intra-African trade? Join us for theCertification Course on AfCFTA Implementation Capacity, a pivotal part of the “Improvingthe Trade Facilitation Environment (ITFE) in Eastern Africa” project. This collaborativeeffort is brought to you by the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI),the Intergovernmental Agency on Development (IGAD) and the African DevelopmentBank (AfDB) East Africa Regional Hub (RDGE) and is facilitated by the University ofNairobi Department of Educational and Distance Studies. This course is designed tostrengthen technical capacity and deepen understanding of the AfCFTA. Launching inearly June 2024, you can find more details at www.pacci.org. Join a community of businesssupport professionals, leaders and trade enthusiasts committed to making a significantimpact on Africa’s trade landscape.PACCI launches Educational Webinar Series to bolster AfCFTA awarenessPACCI has launched a compelling webinar series to guide businesses through theopportunities presented by the AfCFTA. The first session, hosted by Renew Capital andtitled “Free Trade in Africa: What It Means For You”, took place on 8 May 2024, via Zoom.It attracted business leaders eager to leverage AfCFTA for growth, offering insights intotrade liberalisation, market entry strategies and the practical tools necessary for navigatingnew markets. This session emphasised the strategic benefits of regional trade and providedparticipants with the chance to apply for customised support, funded by the Governmentof Canada, to aid their expansion plans. For those who missed the live event, the webinar isavailable on-demand, ensuring ongoing access to these valuable insights. Business leadersinterested in exploiting the full benefitsof AfCFTA should consider viewing thissession. For more details and to access thewebinar, visit Renew Capital’s and PACCI’sofficial websites. More webinars are lined upfrom ahead of Prosperity Africa ChambersBusiness Expo. Visit www.pacci.org formore information.Contact DetailsGulf Aziz Building 4th Floor 402, Bole, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaTel: +251 11 691 0011 | Email: info@pacci.orgWebsite: www.pacci.org | Social media: @officialpacciPHOTO: Moses Londo on Pexels37President: PACCIMr Ali Adji Mahamat Seid
