Accelerating Africa's Industrialisation and Manufacturing

The African Business Chamber (AfBC) Made in Africa Programme is a strategic initiative designed to promote value creation, industrialisation, manufacturing, and production across Africa. The programme seeks to strengthen local industries by encouraging the production and consumption of goods and services made within the continent, reducing dependence on imports, and enhancing Africa’s competitiveness in global markets. By supporting entrepreneurs, manufacturers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and investors, the programme helps unlock the continent’s vast economic potential while fostering sustainable industrial growth, innovation, and economic diversification.

The Made in Africa Programme presents significant benefits and opportunities for businesses, governments, and communities across the continent. It supports job creation, skills development, technology transfer, and the growth of resilient local supply chains, contributing to increased economic prosperity and social development. The initiative also creates opportunities for intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), enabling businesses to access larger markets and scale their operations. With Africa’s growing population, abundant natural resources, and expanding consumer markets, the programme has the potential to accelerate industrial transformation, attract investment, enhance export capacity, and position Africa as a global hub for manufacturing and production.