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      H.E. Victor Harison - Former Commissioner EA
      Former Commissioner for Economic Affairs
      H.E. Victor Harison - Former Commissioner EA

      H.E. Victor Harison, from Madagascar, was elected the new Commissioner for Economic Affairs of the African Union Commission. H.E. Harison is a…

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      About Economic Development, Integration and Trade
      The Directorate of Economic Development, Integration and Trade promotes the work of the AU in the ar…
      Integration and Trade
      The EIRI Division aims to promote African regional integration through the implementation of the mai…
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      The Division of Economic Policy and Research is responsible to promote policies and programs, undert…
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      The Division implements programs that aim to create strategic partnerships with the private sector t…
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      13th African Private Sector Forum. “The Role of Private Sector Towards Increasing Investment in Energy and Agribusiness to Upscale Productive Capacities and Industrialization Drive in Africa”.
      13th African Private Sector Forum
      23 July 2022

      The African Union Commission, has throughout the years worked closely with the private sector to define the significant role and great contribution by the Private sector in driving the economic development Agenda of the continent.

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      Closing Statement by Albert Muchanga African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining Delivered at Senior Officials
      Closing Statement by Albert Muchanga
      16 December 2021

      We are on a supreme and urgent mission to develop Africa, collectively, inclusively and sustainably.

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      Second (2nd) Extraordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration
      2nd STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning & Integration
      15 December 2021

      WHAT: Second (2nd) Extraordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

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      The 2nd Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration kicks off today
      The 2nd Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary
      15 December 2021

      The AU Commission led by the Department of Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining (ETIM) is organizing the 2nd Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, M

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      12th African Private Sector Forum : “Strengthening African private sector’s capacity to respond to disrupted markets and ensure economic resilience in the face of COVID-19 Pandemic.”
      12th African Private Sector Forum
      10 November 2021

      Theme: “Transforming African economies through private sector mobilization and capitalization of experiences from other regions of the world”

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      Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals
      Specialized Technical Committee on Trade, Industry and Minerals
      31 August 2021

       

      “Deepening economic integration through interconnected and competitive product value chains based on local commodities.”

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