The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Africa Trade Policy Center - ATPC and the Subregional Office for Southern Africa- SROSA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) of the Republic of Zambia will be convening a validation workshop to present and discuss the draft Green Supplement to the Strategy for the Implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement in Zambia. The latter study focuses on opportunities and challenges to develop green value-chains in cotton and textiles and wood and wood products in Zambia and will complement the National AfCFTA Strategy of Zambia that was developed by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry with support from UNECA.
Objectives of the Workshop
The workshop shall serve as a platform to stimulate discussions on the draft strategy in order to elicit feedback and inputs from a broad range of stakeholders in Zambia and also ensure complementarities across the National AfCFTA Strategy, the National Green Strategy and the National Export Strategy of Zambia.
The workshop is in-person and will begin with an official opening by government and UNECA officials, setting the stage for the proceedings. Following this, the consultant will present the draft strategy and action plan, outlining key objectives, proposed actions, and expected outcomes. Stakeholders will then provide feedback during plenary discussions and breakout sessions.
Expected Outcomes of the Workshop
- Enhanced understanding of challenges and opportunities for Zambia to develop green value chains in the context of the AfCFTA with attention to cotton and textiles and wood and wood products;
- Strengthened stakeholder dialogue on opportunities to develop sustainable and green value chains in Zambia;
- Enhanced complementarities across the policy documents of Zambia in relation to trade and AFCFTA (National Export Strategy, National Green Strategy and National AfCFTA).
Contacts
Ms. Bineswaree Bolaky
Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA Subregional Office for Southern Africa
Email: bineswaree.bolaky@un.org
Ms. Lucy Reimers
Trade and Environment, UNECA Africa Trade Policy Center
Email: lucy.reimers@un.org.
Media Contacts:
Mrs. Lavender Degre,
Communication Officer, UNECA Subregional Office for Southern Africa
Email: lavender.degre@un.org