Expected outcomes of the Africa Industrialization Week 2025.

AIW2025


The 2025 African Industrialization Week will aim to deliver the following key outcomes

  • Replicable sustainable industrialization policy models and best practices are identified and showcased for African Union member states. Strengthened Inter AU member state and REC coordination on industrialization.
  • Intra-African trade and investment in industrial sectors are increased especially among women and the youth.
  • Industrial policy strategies for industrial infrastructure development identified to support industrial growth and regional integration.
  • Actionable policy recommendations and guidelines for promoting sustainable industrialization, regional integration, and promoting innovations in Africa identified. Strengthened continental policy dialogue on sustainable industrialization, regional integration, and innovation.
  • Showcasing of successful industrial models, youth start-ups, and women-led innovations. Built a scalable youth-led industrial innovations across Africa.
  • Increased access to finance and partnerships for youth start-ups.
  • Concrete policy recommendations to strengthen youth participation in Africa’s industrial agenda.
  • Establishment of an Africa Youth Startup Network linked to AIW and AU industrialization initiatives.


Location: Kampala, Uganda

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