The 20th edition of the International Economic Forum on Africa will be held on February 22. It will address the dependence on external markets and the inability of formal economic sectors to create enough quality jobs

The press release issued ahead of the International Economic Forum on Africa states that the African Continental Free Trade Area (Zlecaf), now open to businesses, offers a platform to accelerate productive transformation, create regional value chains, and boost continental integration.
Its effective implementation depends on the ability of African economies to create fiscal space and stimulate private investment in quality infrastructure and sustainable projects. The 2021 edition of the Forum will bring together key actors to share their views and action solutions.
The Forum hosts the largest annual conversation in Europe on the tremendous transformation that is taking place in Africa. The debates will be based on the findings of the Africa Development Dynamics 2021 launched recently. This is presented as a report by the African Union Commission, produced in collaboration with the OECD Development Centre.