EWWI - Egypt Water Waste Infrastructure 2023 - The Blue Economy Round

Many international governments support measures to boost economic development and create jobs and value chains in Africa in many different ways. Sustainable growth and employment depend crucially on trade and investment. However, for example, only around 1% of German foreign investment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) finds its way to Africa. The Federal Government in Germany and in some other countries are keen to change that. The private sector is a key partner in this context.

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Many of the largest industry associations identified Egypt as new future market and are currently shifting their focus from East Europe and Asia to Africa. Egypt is at the forefront and is not only the gateway to Africa but has a leading role in the region.

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In the fields of water, waste and infrastructure, SMEs are strongest driver of innovation and technology. However, highly specialized SMEs from industry may still be reluctant to invest in Africa and Egypt.

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EWWI exhibition & conference in Cairo aims to close this gap by offering a direct platform for doing business in Egypt and the region and by helping companies to tap in this huge market potential and to accelerate their decision.