Who We Are
At MIAGS, we are on a mission to position the Global South and Africa as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. MIAGS is a forward-thinking platform that unites a combined wealth of wisdom from global leaders across diverse industries, government bodies, academic institutions, and civil society, drawn from countries throughout the Global South and Africa, to shape the region’s future and drive its economic transformation. Our goal is to leverage the region’s unique strengths and collaborate with global stakeholders to accelerate progress across key sectors.
A Vision for Global Leadership
MIAGS was founded with the belief that the Global South and Africa has the potential to become a world leader in innovation and sustainable development. Drawing on a combined wealth of wisdom from members across the region’s diverse countries, we are working to create a thriving ecosystem that encourages investment, fosters cutting-edge technologies, and supports the growth of innovation and industrial hubs across multiple sectors including finance, IT, renewable energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
Collaboration for Inclusive Growth
At MIAGS, we bring together political leaders, corporate executives, cultural pioneers, academic experts, and social innovators from across the Global South and Africa’s diverse countries to collaborate on the region’s development. Their combined wealth of wisdom and diversity of view bring real caliber to our shared cause. Our focus on public-private partnerships allows us to drive key initiatives that address local challenges while creating opportunities for global collaboration. Through our councils on technology, renewable energy, trade, culture, and youth empowerment, we are fostering an environment where ideas flourish, innovation thrives, and real change is achieved.
Our Mission: A Prosperous and Sustainable MIAGS
Our mission is clear: to transform MIAGS into a leader on the global stage by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing the quality of life for its citizens, and creating opportunities for international investors and businesses. MIAGS serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, forming partnerships, and driving initiatives that advance its member nations’ shared goals of economic prosperity, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability.
Who we are is defined by our commitment to a better future—for MIAGS’s member nations, and for the world.
Join us in shaping MIAGS’s future, today.
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Global Trade Council Partnerships
- Australia China Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Seafood Industry Council (AISIC)
- Australia India Free Trade and Seafood Industry Advisory Group (AIFTSIAG)
- Australia Qatar Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Saudi Arabia Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Turkiye Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia UAE Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia USA Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Singapore Chamber of Trade, Commerce, and Industry
Economic Forum 2026
Membership
Policies
- Semiconductor Fabless Policy 2027-2035
- Data Centre Policy 2027-2035
- Information Technology Policy 2027-2035
- Multimodal Logistics Policy 2027-2035
- BPO and Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2027-2035
- New and Renewable Energy Policy 2027-2035
- Biotechnology Policy 2027-2035
- Pharmaceuticals Policy 2027-2035
- DeepTech, AI, and Data Centre Policy 2027-2035
- Electronics Policy 2027-2035
- Export Development Policy 2027-2035
- MedTech Policy 2027-2035
- Film and Media Policy 2027-2035
- FinTech Policy 2027-2035
- EdTech Policy 2027-2035
- Events and Tourism Policy 2027-2035
- Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2027-2035
- Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2027-2035
- Fisheries Policy 2027-2035
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Policy 2027-2035
- MIAGS Startup Policy 2027-2035
- MIAGS Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Manufacturing Policy 2027-2035
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Governing Councils
- Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council
- Digital Transformation and Innovation Council
- Export and International Trade Council
- Finance and Investment Council
- Infrastructure and Real Estate Development Council
- Intellectual Property and Innovation Council
- Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization Council
- Sustainability and Climate Action Council
- Transport and Connectivity Council
- Urban Infrastructure and Housing Council
- Workforce Development and Skilling Council
- Public Utilities and Civic Services Council
- Governance and Transparency Council
- Agriculture and Food Processing Expert Committee
- Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Committee
- Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Committee
- Climate Change and Disaster Resilience Committee
- Corporate Governance Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
- Digitalisation Committee
- Direct Tax Committee
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee
- Economic Policy, Research & Development Committee
- EdTech and Skill Development Committee
- Energy and Infrastructure Committee
- Human Resources Management Committee
- Indirect Tax Committee
- International Trade & Commerce Committee
- Legal Affairs & Intellectual Property Rights Committee
- Media, Entertainment, and Content Creation Committee
- MSME Growth and Advocacy Forum
- Private Equity & Venture Capital Committee
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology Committee
- Shipping & Logistics Committee
- Startups & Entrepreneurship Committee
- Sustainability & ESG Committee
- Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Committee
- Women in Business & Leadership Committee
- Young Leaders Forum
- Healthcare and Wellness Committee
- Government Relations and Development Advocacy Committee
About
The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.