By Thuto Ngobeni

Experts say that green economies present both challenges and opportunities for the continent's manufacturing sector, particularly in terms of energy security and sustainability.  

Key industry stakeholders, innovators, and government leaders in the manufacturing sector have been discussing ways to drive the future of manufacturing across Africa. Localisation in Africa is the theme for this year's gathering.  

On day one, Manufacturing Indaba looked at financing, investment and industrialisation strategies for Africa. While the second and final day of this event looks at understanding the dynamics of demand markets, skills development and workforce capacity building in the breakaway panels sessions led by key industry figures in the sector.

Furthermore, African Union (AU) agenda goals for 2063 identified key activities to be undertaken in were discussed. This is part of a 10-year Implementation Plan which will ensure that the agenda delivers both quantitative and qualitative transformational outcomes for Africa’s people, especially women.

“Women represent more than 50% of the population of the continent and more than 50% of women in the manufacturing processing area. Since the African Women in Processing initiative was launched in 2022 by African heads of state, women have been doing very well and participating in the economic development of Africa”, said Ron Osman Omar, Acting Director of Industry, Minerals, Entrepreneurship and Tourism in the AU.

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