As Africa continues its push towards sustainable economic growth, manufacturing and industrialisation are vital to create long-term development, job creation and economic resilience. Across the continent, governments and industry leaders recognise that Africas future prosperity will depend on its ability to move beyond raw material exports toward value-added production, beneficiation and industrial capacity building.
Manufacturing is a catalyst for inclusive growth. It opens up skilled employment opportunities, strengthens supply chains, boosts exports and supports the development of small and medium enterprises. Most notably, it enables African economies to retain more value locally, reducing dependence on imports and increasing global competitiveness.
At the centre of this conversation is the Manufacturing Indaba , a showcase for Africas manufacturing agenda that gathers policymakers, manufacturers, investors, suppliers and development partners to accelerate industrial growth across the continent.
