Why Make in Africa Matters
The Importance of Make in Africa Today
A Movement Built for a Changing World
Africa's Moment
Africa has the resources, the young people and, through the AfCFTA, a single continental market. Yet it mostly ships raw materials out and buys finished goods in. The value, the jobs and the technology are made elsewhere. Make in Africa exists to change that.
A World in Transition
Understanding the Global Landscape
Colonial-era extraction and unequal trade rules helped build industrial wealth elsewhere, and today’s system still prices risk, credit, standards and tariffs in ways that keep processing offshore. We say so plainly, and we ask partners to help repair the terms.
The Technological Revolution
Building Capability Across the Continent
AI, robotics and digital infrastructure are reshaping economies faster than any one country can respond alone. Our councils pool capability across Africa, and we ask partners for technology and licence sharing, so the continent builds rather than only buys.
Empowering the Next Generation
A Seat at the Table, Not Just a Mention
Africa’s young people are its greatest industrial asset. Our youth and entrepreneurship work gives them a real channel into the movement’s decisions, because leadership should be open to more than just the largest or oldest voices.
A New Paradigm for Partnership
Trust Built Through Delivery, Not Just Intent
Africa also owes itself discipline: good governance, intra-African trade, honest standards and delivery. Our Advocacy Committee exists to hold everyone to that, partners and African governments alike. We will keep score and publish who delivers.
Our Platform for Collaborative Action
Fair Terms, Shared Gains
We ask the EU, the G7 and every major economy that trades with Africa to give back and help build: fairly priced long-term finance, debt relief that frees money for investment, technology sharing, and market access for processed goods.
Join a Movement Built to Last
Ambition That Is Backed by Action
We invite governments, investors and companies to join a partnership on fair terms. Making more in Africa is not a slogan. It is the surest route to jobs, resilience and shared prosperity.
Join a movement built on the idea that Africa should make more of what it uses and sells.
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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
Advocacy
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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.