The Big Island is ready to host one of the biggest economic events of the year both for the country and for the southwest region of the African continent.
The 5e edition of the Trade Fair, organized by the federation of national associations of women entrepreneurs of COMESA, promises to be an unmissable economic event. Scheduled to be held on June 28 and 29, the Trade Fair should see the participation of 120 exhibitors from 21 countries and aims to reach 3,000 visitors. More than 500 women entrepreneurs from various countries are also expected. It should be noted that the organization of this major event is carried out under the leadership of the OMFWB Madagascar chapter, mandated by the Group of Women Entrepreneurs of Madagascar (GFEM).
In the spotlight. The objective of the Trade Fair is to “ promote projects and/or programs that integrate women into trade and development activities in Eastern and Southern Africa As indicated by Fanja Razakaboana, airperson of COMFWB – Chapter Madagascar and no less president of GFEM, “ It should be remembered that this event will connect market-leading business leaders with market players, without forgetting the general public. Side-events will allow discussion and debate on themes bringing together multi-sector expertss ».
Horizon. This fifth edition focuses on “theimportance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)Af) and green investments “. This, to the extent that the AfCFTA constitutes a major economic and social lever which could enable African countries to extract 30 million people from the situation of extreme poverty in which they are plunged. This African market could also increase the income of 68 million people currently living on $5.50 a day.
José Belalahy