Africa Business Leaders Coalition Launches Trade Roadmap
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026
The launch of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) paper and report is expected to positively impact African markets by accelerating intra-African trade and fostering sustainable economic growth. Increased regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could lead to higher exports, increased foreign direct investment, and stronger regional value chains, benefiting various industries across Africa.
The Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), convened by the United Nations Global Compact, launched a new position paper titled 'Five Mindset Shifts to Unlock Intra-African Trade: A Perspective from African CEOs' at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. This paper outlines a private sector-led roadmap to accelerate regional integration, strengthen African value chains, and unlock sustainable economic growth through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) also released its 2025 Voluntary Climate Action and Gender Equality Report, highlighting that its members have collectively mobilized US$9.4 billion in climate finance since 2023 and provided over US$1 billion in financing to women-owned SMEs in 2025. Key figures like Sanda Ojiambo of the United Nations Global Compact and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka of DP World Africa emphasized the importance of collaboration and self-reliance for Africa's economic transformation.
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