This archive report was first published on 27 June 2020.
On June 27, 2020, the Forum featured opening remarks from H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, and H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. The discussion was moderated by Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Senior Vice President of the Albright Stonebridge Group.
President Kenyatta emphasized the importance of the proposed U.S.-Kenya Free Trade Agreement, set to begin negotiations on July 7, 2020. He highlighted the role of Africa's private sector in driving economic growth, citing Kenya's efforts to adopt business-friendly regulations.
President Akufo-Addo discussed Ghana's response to the pandemic, including a $250 million coronavirus alleviation program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and stimulate economic revitalization.
A panel discussion on sustaining regional and bilateral trade post-COVID explored the impact of the pandemic on business and trade in Africa. Panelists discussed the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and U.S.-Africa trade arrangements, as well as the importance of partnerships between governments, the private sector, and multilateral stakeholders.
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