25 Jun The Arab Africa Trade Bridges programme partners with Tunisia Africa Business Meeting for growth

The 4th Meeting of the Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Board of Governors (BoG) and the 11th Meeting of the AATB Executive Committee (EC) are set to take place on 1-2 July 2024, in Tunis, Republic of Tunisia.

In a significant move, AATB will also act as a strategic partner and sponsor for the Tunisia Africa Business Meetings (TABM) 2024.

This event, in collaboration with the Government of Tunisia, aims to bolster economic cooperation and enhance trade relationships between Arab and African nations.

Since its launch in February 2017, the AATB Programme has successfully convened three Board of Governors meetings.

This fourth assembly marks a pivotal step in advancing its mission. The meetings will focus on key objectives such as raising awareness about the AATB Programme among participating delegations, providing strategic guidance for the institutionalisation of the programme, and fostering stronger relationships among member countries.

The events will feature over 400 attendees in the plenary session, with more than 20 delegations expected at the 4th BoG meeting and six delegations at the 11th EC meeting.

Key outcomes anticipated include the achievements of the AATB Programme, the implementation of the Operational Plan, enhanced coordination of AATB activities with partner objectives, and increased engagement and commitment from member countries and organisations.

In 2023, AATB launched an initiative to address the pressing challenges of food security in the region. This programme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, ensure sustainable food systems, and improve the livelihoods of communities across Arab and African countries.