African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a trade agreement that provides eligible Sub-Saharan countries with tariff-free access to the US market. This agreement was enacted by the US congress in 2000 and since then it has been at the center of US economic policy in Africa. The AGOA act is set to expire on the 30th of September 2025 and with Trump’s pushback on free trade, it is uncertain whether the act will be renewed again.

This article has been prepared by Daniella Byishimo based on a travel report provided by James Scuderi, a key participant.

Australian trade delegation becomes the first trade delegation to visit Zimbabwe in 23 years. 

A Closer Look at Zimbabwe:  Opportunities for Investment

After over three decades of one-man rule, Zimbabwe is making strides towards greater economic growth. The country’s natural resource abundance, educated population and recent structural and institutional reforms are key factors that are transforming its economy and therefore attracting potential investors. 

“ We have undertaken Roundtables and Workshops and briefings by Canberra based Africa Heads of Mission along with Africa bound DFAT Heads of Mission before they take up their Posts along with a slew of other activities .

We also continued with the implementation of our software support to meet our future requirements - though not without a number of challenges.

Our major focus though has been the rollout of the inaugural Australia Africa Business Summit which was originally scheduled for October this year but which we postponed and have rescheduled for early May 2024. “

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is the largest free trade agreement on the globe, with 55 partner countries it has a combined gross domestic product of USD$3.4 trillion. Trading under AfCFTA began on 1 January 2021 and it has provided member states with an opportunity to become competitive in the global market; which could have significant impacts on poverty reduction and economic growth.

From Ausenco’s first project delivery partnership in Africa in 2002, we have continued to deliver value for clients through our technical expertise and solutions-based approach.

The Dreamers Alliance Initiative began as a call to action to reduce barriers and open up opportunities for young people in Melbourne and in the broader community. Today, the Alliance works to unleash the power of communities working together to provide young emerging leaders with the tools and support they need to scale their impact and turn their hope into meaningful action.

Australia’s African diaspora is an obvious network of experience and intimate wisdom to draw upon for the enhancement of Australia–Africa relations. All that is required is a proper strategy for Australian entities to engage with the extensive African diaspora networks, organisations, and community groups already making essential contributions to Australia’s prosperity.

Cities play an important role in facilitating connections and concentrating ideas and resources. However, the vulnerability of cities to disaster events is often overlooked. Learn how the City Resilience Framework may help your business contribute to building resilience in the communities you operate.

With Australia gradually learning to live with a COVID-19 recovery, the opening of international borders means education providers in Australia now have a fresh chance to bring African students into the fold for both economic and soft-power gains.

Human development in West Africa has meant that a new middle class is consuming a greater amount of imported produce, and Australian agricultural exporters stand to reap the benefits.