Public-Private Dialogue Session

Theme: "Optimizing and simplifying access to export financing instruments in Africa"

In a context of increased international competition, African and European companies need quick and effective access to export financing instruments to develop their business activities and partnerships. This session will bring together public and private actors to exchange best practices, identify obstacles and propose concrete solutions. Discussions will focus on optimising and simplifying financial instruments, while exploring how initiatives such as the Global Gateway can strengthen synergies between African and European companies and support concrete exportable projects.

Session Chair: Mrs. Sabine SOETENS, Lead Expert Inclusive Growth at Enabel

Speakers:

1. Ms Nadia MATENDA, Manager, Trade Finance West & Central Africa - Afrexim Bank

2. Mr Carlo Escoffier, Representative for Morocco & West Africa - Sace

3. Emilia von Mettenheim, Regional Representative for the German ECA I Competence Center for German Export Finance West Africa and Subsahara Africa

4. Mr Jan Bochniak, Head of Foreign Trade Office, Polish Investment and Trade Agency