04/03/2025
Oakwood Green Africa, in collaboration with the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) Secretariat of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Ministry
of Finance & Development Planning, and the National Investment Commission, has announced the 2025 Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) Stakeholder & Business Engagement Session.
The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2025, in Monrovia,Liberia.
Under the theme “Bridging the Last Mile: Unlocking Liberia’s Intra-Africa Trade Potential”.
The event according to a release aims to strengthen Liberia’s participation in Intra-African trade and investment by engaging key stakeholders in discussions on trade facilitation, funding opportunities, and business expansion within
the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The session will also provide critical insights into Liberia’s preparation for IATF 2025, set to take place in Algiers, Algeria later this year.
2025 IATF Roadshow will bring together government officials, business leaders, policymakers,and investors to outline Liberia’s trade objectives, expand market access, and facilitate financing
solutions for businesses.
Key topics to be covered during the session will focus on:
1) Afreximbank’s funding support for Liberian businesses and institutions seeking financial assistance
to scale operations and increase competitiveness.
2) The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) initiative, which provides access to trade intelligence, financing, and
digital trade platforms for cross-border transactions.
3) Parallel session for Small Medium Enterprises and corporate entities, offering insights on leveraging AfCFTA benefits
and accessing structured financial support.
As part of the IATF Roadshow series, this engagement builds on previous successful business roadshows in Liberia, hosted by Oakwood Green Africa and Afreximbank.
It aligns with the Liberian government’s economic agenda to enhance diversification, private sector growth, and trade expansion
across Africa.
The event offers a unique opportunity for trade stakeholders to engage with financial institutions,explore new markets, and build strategic partnerships ahead of IATF 2025.
