Africa Made It Launches Campaign to Boost GDP and African Industrial Sovereignty
Africa Made It, the continental movement dedicated to driving Africa's industrial sovereignty, has officially launched its campaign, "Power, Protect and Purchase," at the CANEX weekend in Lagos, Nigeria.
Goal: Unlock $34 Billion in Annual GDP Contribution
The initiative aims to unlock USD 34 billion in annual GDP contribution through a structural transition from unprocessed raw cotton exports to end-to-end local garment processing.
Africa's Natural Wealth: Turning into Economic Power
The campaign seeks to turn Africa's vast natural wealth into sovereign, self-sustaining economic power by creating a value chain in the textile and apparel sector.
Campaign Details
- Power: Strengthening African energy infrastructure to support industrial development
- Protect: Promoting local content and protecting African industries from unfair trade practices
- Purchase: Encouraging African consumers to support local manufacturers through responsible purchasing
Event Hosted by CANEX
The campaign was unveiled during the CANEX weekend event, which brings together key stakeholders in the African economy to discuss and strategize on enhancing African development.
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