AGOA and Business Opportunities in D.R. Congo

Join us for an insightful event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 3-5pm at the National Press Club, featuring His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, the Minister of Foreign Trade for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Minister Kahongya will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and prospects the DRC faces in relation to the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—an economic platform that has been at the core of facilitating and promoting USA and Africa Trade and Investments over the past two decades—creating millions of jobs and generating economic development.

The Congo, the second-largest country in Africa, with a dynamic growing population estimated at 100 million people and rich in natural resources, is a world major exporter of strategic minerals such as cobalt and copper—critical in the global energy transition to address climate change. The minister will highlight the potential and business opportunities within the DRC and how both countries, the USA and DRC, could further improve and strengthen AGOA.

In addition to the economic insights, Minister Kahongya will shed light on the DRC's efforts in promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of the DRC in global supply chains, particularly in the tech and renewable energy sectors.

This event is an excellent opportunity for business leaders, policymakers, and investors to network and engage in discussions about future collaborations and investment opportunities in the DRC. Don't miss the chance to hear firsthand from one of Africa's leading policymakers and explore the untapped potential of the DRC in fostering stronger economic ties between the USA and Africa.

Space is limited. RSVP your seat at: Business opportunities in the DRC hosted by Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya Tickets, Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite