Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry - PACCI

Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry - PACCI PACCI was established with 35 founding national chambers of commerce & industries to play a crucial role in Africa as the main business organisation.

PACCI focuses the attention of its members through its system of Committee Meetings.Each Committee focuses on a specific industry or problem area, and they give our members the opportunity to discuss various professional issues.By participating in PACCI Committees, members are able to work together to find common solutions to common problems and to present a unified response to the authorities. PA

CCI Committees provide a key lobbying tool that enables business men and women to establish a dialogue with national/local authorities and to promote and protect industrial interests.Within the PACCI Committees members have the opportunity to share knowledge and update one another on best practices, newest industry trends, latest products and services and developments in their respective markets.

Are you joining the business trip to Morocco?The Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry,  is holding its General A...
28/05/2026

Are you joining the business trip to Morocco?

The Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is holding its General Assembly in Fez, Morocco, 24–26 June, alongside the 6th Fez-Meknes Economic Forum.

The programme brings together six global business membership institutions, chamber leaders and executives from 45+ countries, and a dedicated B2B coordinated by PACCI with Moroccan and international counterparts.

Key sectors include agri-processing, logistics, textiles, pharma, green energy, and financial services.

Brochure attached

📋To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdptr5frVzQRiDur83zLLUBQk2YQ0a7FTdk-31QxGzrSKYsMg/viewform

💰 Costs and logistics: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHHtpTeE8s/i7118RkgTkgv-MnUoNMfSg/view?utm_content=DAHHtpTeE8s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

✈️ For those with the flexibility to extend — the 7th COMESA Federation of Women in Business Trade Fair and Business Conference takes place in Tunisia from 1–3 July 2026, making Egypt ( more details to follow) Morocco and Tunisia a productive North African business circuit in a single trip.

https://www.comfwb.org/post/tunisia-to-host-the-ctf7-or-7th-comesa-women-in-business-trade-fair-and-business-conference
————————————————————-
Vous rejoignez le voyage d'affaires au Maroc ?

La Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Panafricaine organise son Assemblée Générale à Fès, Maroc, du 24 au 26 juin, en parallèle du 6ème Forum Économique Fès-Meknès.

Le programme réunit six grandes institutions membres du monde des affaires, des responsables de chambres et dirigeants de plus de 45 pays, ainsi qu'un programme B2B dédié, coordonné par la PACCI avec des contreparties marocaines et internationales.

Les secteurs clés incluent l'agroalimentaire, la logistique, le textile, l'industrie pharmaceutique, l'énergie verte et les services financiers.

Brochure ci-jointe
📋 Inscription : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdptr5frVzQRiDur83zLLUBQk2YQ0a7FTdk-31QxGzrSKYsMg/viewform

💰 Coûts et logistique : https://www.canva.com/design/DAHHtpTeE8s/i7118RkgTkgv-MnUoNMfSg/view?utm_content=DAHHtpTeE8s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

✈️ Pour ceux qui ont la flexibilité de prolonger leur séjour — la 7ème Foire Commerciale et Conférence d'Affaires de la Fédération COMESA des Femmes en Affaires se tient en Tunisie du 1er au 3 juillet 2026, faisant de l'Égypte (plus de détails à suivre), du Maroc et de la Tunisie un circuit d'affaires nord-africain productif en un seul voyage.

https://www.comfwb.org/post/tunisia-to-host-the-ctf7-or-7th-comesa-women-in-business-trade-fair-and-business-conference

The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) is sharing its latest Policy Pointer, “From Protocol to Market ...
18/05/2026

The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) is sharing its latest Policy Pointer, “From Protocol to Market Access: A Practical Ex*****on System for Women and Youth under AfCFTA,” which presents a financially realistic and operational approach to advancing women-led trade under the AfCFTA framework.

The Policy Pointer highlights the need to move beyond dialogue and “empowerment” frameworks toward practical trade ex*****on systems that support women and youth-led businesses through finance access, verified markets, digital trade systems, cooperative aggregation, and cross-border trade facilitation.

The paper further proposes the AfCFTA Women Trade Ex*****on System (AWTES), designed to connect chambers, financial institutions, trade support organizations, and women entrepreneurs into a functioning continental trade ecosystem.

Policy Pointer:https://www.pacci.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Policy-Pointer-Issue-21-From-Protocol-to-Market-Access.pdf

——————————-

La Chambre panafricaine de commerce et d'industrie (PACCI) publie sa dernière note d'orientation, « Du protocole à l'accès au marché : un système d'exécution pratique pour les femmes et les jeunes dans le cadre de la ZLECAf », qui présente une approche financièrement réaliste et opérationnelle pour promouvoir le commerce dirigé par des femmes dans le cadre de la ZLECAf.

Cette note d'orientation souligne la nécessité de dépasser le dialogue et les cadres d'« autonomisation » pour privilégier des systèmes d'exécution commerciale concrets qui soutiennent les entreprises dirigées par des femmes et des jeunes grâce à l'accès au financement, des marchés vérifiés, des systèmes de commerce numérique, le regroupement coopératif et la facilitation du commerce transfrontalier.

Le document propose également le Système d'exécution du commerce des femmes de la ZLECAf (AWTES), conçu pour connecter les chambres de commerce, les institutions financières, les organismes de soutien au commerce et les femmes entrepreneures au sein d'un écosystème commercial continental fonctionnel.

Note d'orientation : https://www.pacci.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Policy-Pointer-Issue-21-From-Protocol-to-Market-Access.pdf

PACCI is pleased to invite you to a strategic webinar by Afreximbank under the African Buyers Programme (ABP), designed ...
13/05/2026

PACCI is pleased to invite you to a strategic webinar by Afreximbank under the African Buyers Programme (ABP), designed to support buyers and businesses in advancing trade opportunities across African markets.

“Trade in Motion: Unlock Opportunities, Driving Results” will provide practical insights to help you progress ongoing business engagements, identify new trade opportunities, and navigate key challenges affecting deal ex*****on. Whether you participated in IATF2025 or are exploring opportunities within intra-African trade, this session will offer valuable guidance on how to strengthen your trade journey.

👉 Complete the Pre-Webinar Survey https://bit.ly/CompleteABPSurvey

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:10 PM (Cairo Time)
Language: ENG&FRN

Join the Webinar:
https://bit.ly/Register_for_the_Webinar

Download the App.
Apple : https://apps.apple.com/eg/app/african-buyers-programme/id6753049455

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.expoplatform.iatf.app100&pcampaignid=web_share

What to Expect:
- Insights on progressing trade discussions and partnerships
- Solutions to common challenges such as logistics, pricing, and market access
- Guidance on accessing Afreximbank financial facilities and eligibility requirements
- Identification of new opportunities across African markets
- Positioning for upcoming engagements, including IATF2027

12/05/2026

PACCI and CCI France Forge Landmark Partnership to Unlock New France–Africa Business Opportunities

Nairobi, Kenya – 11thMay 2026 —

In a major step toward deepening economic cooperation between Africa and France, the Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) and CCI France yesterday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade, investment, innovation, and business collaboration between French and African enterprises.

The agreement was signed in Nairobi by Kebour Ghenna, Executive Director of PACCI and Alain Di Crescenzo, President of CCI France. The initiative was coordinated with the support of Nicolas Bonnet (Executive Director of CCI France).

The partnership marks the beginning of a more structured and operational collaboration between the two institutions, designed to connect African and French businesses through practical initiatives including business missions, B2B matchmaking, investment forums, SME support programs, startup cooperation, capacity building, and market intelligence exchange.


“This partnership reflects a shared recognition that Africa and France must build stronger business-to-business bridges based on long-term cooperation, investment, and mutual growth,” said Kebour Ghenna following the signing ceremony. “African businesses are increasingly looking for trusted international partnerships that go beyond declarations and translate into concrete commercial opportunities.”

CCI France, which coordinates a nationwide network of 122 chambers of commerce and industry across France, represents one of Europe’s most extensive business support ecosystems, bringing together thousands of business leaders and enterprises across multiple sectors.

Under the agreement, both organizations will work together to:

facilitate market access for African and French companies,
support SMEs and startups in international expansion,
organize joint trade and investment missions,
promote sector partnerships in areas such as energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and digital economy,
strengthen entrepreneurship and skills development,
and increase bilateral investment flows between Africa and France.

The MoU also establishes a Joint Steering Committee and an Annual Action Plan framework to ensure implementation moves beyond symbolic cooperation toward measurable results.

Observers described the agreement as timely, particularly as African markets continue to attract growing international attention under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), while French companies increasingly seek deeper engagement with Africa’s expanding private sector and consumer markets.

The PACCI–CCI France partnership is expected to open new channels for institutional cooperation between chambers of commerce across both regions and create stronger platforms for companies seeking cross-border partnerships and investment opportunities.

For PACCI, the agreement also reinforces its growing role as a continental platform for private sector integration, trade facilitation, and international business partnerships across Africa.

12/05/2026

PACCI et CCI France concluent un partenariat historique pour dynamiser les opportunités d'affaires entre la France et l'Afrique
Nairobi, Kenya – 11 mai 2026

Dans une avancée majeure en faveur du renforcement de la coopération économique entre l'Afrique et la France, la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Panafricaine (PACCI) et CCI France ont signé hier un Mémorandum d'Entente (MoE) stratégique visant à intensifier les échanges commerciaux, l'investissement, l'innovation et la collaboration entre les entreprises françaises et africaines.

L'accord a été signé à Nairobi par Kebour Ghenna, Directeur Exécutif de PACCI, et Alain Di Crescenzo, Président de CCI France. L'initiative a été coordonnée avec le soutien de Nicolas Bonnet, Directeur Exécutif de CCI France.
Ce partenariat marque le début d'une collaboration plus structurée et opérationnelle entre les deux institutions, conçue pour rapprocher les entreprises africaines et françaises à travers des initiatives concrètes, notamment des missions commerciales, des rencontres B2B, des forums d'investissement, des programmes d'appui aux PME, des coopérations en faveur des startups, le renforcement des capacités et l'échange de données sur les marchés.

« Ce partenariat traduit une reconnaissance partagée de la nécessité de bâtir des passerelles solides entre les entreprises d'Afrique et de France, fondées sur une coopération à long terme, l'investissement et la croissance mutuelle », a déclaré Kebour Ghenna à l'issue de la cérémonie de signature. « Les entreprises africaines recherchent de plus en plus des partenariats internationaux fiables qui dépassent le cadre des déclarations d'intention pour se concrétiser en véritables opportunités commerciales. »
CCI France, qui coordonne un réseau national de 122 chambres de commerce et d'industrie à travers la France, représente l'un des écosystèmes d'accompagnement des entreprises les plus étendus d'Europe, fédérant des milliers de dirigeants et d'entreprises dans de nombreux secteurs d'activité.
Dans le cadre de cet accord, les deux organisations s'engagent à :
faciliter l'accès aux marchés pour les entreprises africaines et françaises ;
accompagner les PME et les startups dans leur développement à l'international ;
organiser des missions conjointes de commerce et d'investissement ;
promouvoir des partenariats sectoriels dans des domaines tels que l'énergie, l'agriculture, les infrastructures et l'économie numérique ;
renforcer l'entrepreneuriat et le développement des compétences ;

accroître les flux d'investissement bilatéraux entre l'Afrique et la France.
Le MoE prévoit également la mise en place d'un Comité de Pilotage Conjoint et d'un cadre de Plan d'Action Annuel, afin de garantir que la mise en œuvre aille au-delà d'une coopération symbolique pour produire des résultats mesurables.

Des observateurs ont qualifié cet accord d'opportun, alors que les marchés africains continuent d'attirer une attention internationale croissante dans le cadre de la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), et que les entreprises françaises cherchent à s'engager plus profondément avec le secteur privé et les marchés de consommation en pleine expansion sur le continent.

Le partenariat PACCI–CCI France devrait ouvrir de nouveaux canaux de coopération institutionnelle entre les chambres de commerce des deux régions et créer des plateformes renforcées pour les entreprises à la recherche de partenariats transfrontaliers et d'opportunités d'investissement.

Pour PACCI, cet accord renforce également son rôle croissant en tant que plateforme continentale pour l'intégration du secteur privé, la facilitation des échanges et les partenariats commerciaux internationaux à l'échelle de l'Afrique.

Rejoignez la première session de la série « The African Importer Series », un nouveau programme de formation virtuel con...
06/04/2026

Rejoignez la première session de la série « The African Importer Series », un nouveau programme de formation virtuel conçu pour doter les importateurs africains des connaissances et des outils nécessaires pour commercer en toute confiance dans le cadre de la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf).

Amb. Aminou Akadiri interviendra sur le sujet Comment les chambres de commerce soutiennent les importateurs dans le cadre de la ZLECAf.

Date : 7 avril 2026
Heure : 12 h 00 – 14 h 15 GMT
Format : Virtuel (Zoom)
Langue : Français

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85098657494?pwd=tbBsittq6XLJUvDKmKAdAJbSPszWIW.1

———————————————

Join the first session of The African Importer Series, a new virtual training programme designed to equip African importers with the knowledge and tools to trade with confidence under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Ambassador Aminou Akadiri will speak on the topic: How chambers of commerce support importers within the framework of the AfCFTA.

Date: 7 April 2026 (TBC)
Time: 12:00 – 14:15 GMT
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Language: French

Register Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85098657494?pwd=tbBsittq6XLJUvDKmKAdAJbSPszWIW.1

The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) is sharing its latest issue of Policy Pointer, “Chambers Are No...
02/04/2026

The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) is sharing its latest issue of Policy Pointer, “Chambers Are Not ‘Overhead’; They Are Infrastructure,” highlighting the critical role of chambers and business associations in enabling effective AfCFTA implementation and connecting SMEs to cross-border trade opportunities.

In addition, PACCI is conducting a short survey to ensure the voice of chambers and business associations is clearly reflected in AfCFTA implementation, capturing key barriers, informing policy recommendations, and strengthening collective private sector advocacy.

Policy Pointer: [https://www.pacci.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Policy-Pointers-Issue-20-Chambers_are_not_Overhead.pdf](https://www.pacci.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Policy-Pointers-Issue-20-Chambers_are_not_Overhead.pdf)

Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/tBNi8ds0RS

We are excited to share ✨PACCI Digital TV,  powered by Conversation with Africa.✨Coming soon.Inquiries at partnerships@p...
18/03/2026

We are excited to share

✨PACCI Digital TV, powered by Conversation with Africa.✨

Coming soon.

Inquiries at [email protected]

Read more:https://www.pacci.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PACCI-TV-powered-by-CWA-18-March-2026.pdf

——————————————————

Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter

✨PACCI Digital TV, une initiative de Conversation with Africa.✨

Bientôt disponible.

Pour toute demande, veuillez contacter [email protected]

En savoir plus:https://www.pacci.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PACCI-TV-powered-by-CWA-18-March-2026.pdf

Help shape the future of family businesses across Africa.The African Family Business Club (AFBC) is launching as the pre...
20/02/2026

Help shape the future of family businesses across Africa.

The African Family Business Club (AFBC) is launching as the premier Pan-African network for family business owners and leaders.
This short pre-launch survey will help shape a community that truly reflects the needs, expectations, and ambitions of family-owned enterprises across Africa.

Your voice matters, take 5 minutes to share your insights.

🔗 Take the survey here:

The African Family Business Club (AFBC) is being launched as the premier Pan-African network for family business owners and leaders. This short survey will help us better understand your needs and expectations so we can build a Club that truly serves you. Duration: 5 minutes – All responses are co...

Africa’s industrialization agenda cannot move forward without a strong, coordinated private sector.At the 39th African U...
11/02/2026

Africa’s industrialization agenda cannot move forward without a strong, coordinated private sector.
At the 39th African Union Summit, leaders from government, business, and global institutions will convene to address how technology transfer, South–South cooperation, and enabling frameworks can accelerate Agenda 2063.

The Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) will participate in a high-level dialogue organized by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), in collaboration with the African Union Commission and AfroChampions. Held on the margins of the Summit, the discussion focuses on practical pathways for industrial transformation and the role of the private sector in driving sustainable growth.

A key highlight of the program is the Inaugural African Business Leaders Group (ABLG) Roundtable, which will bring together senior policymakers and global corporate partners to discuss “Empowering the African Private Sector to Meet Africa’s Industrialization Imperative.” The session will examine the institutional and policy conditions required for African businesses to scale, compete, and lead industrial development.

📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
📅 13 February 2026

Address

Località Fonti Di Rabbi 162
Addis Ababa
P.O.BOX:3155

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry - PACCI posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share