Advocacy Committee
Make in Africa
Building Industrial Hubs Across a Continent
Our Mission
Make in Africa
Make in Africa works to build more of what Africa uses and sells, in Africa. We connect regional industrial and innovation hubs across the continent into one coordinated network, so value, jobs and technology stay closer to home.
Our Mission
One Voice, Built From Many
The Advocacy Committee carries the movement’s councils to governments and partners worldwide. Its job is to turn the priorities of many members into one clear message: fair terms, patient capital and real technology sharing.
Key Roles of the Advocacy Committee
Strategic Alignment Across Councils
The Advocacy Committee coordinates the movement's councils, from technology to agriculture and food security, so their work reinforces one shared strategy rather than running in parallel.
- Technology and Innovation: Advancing AI, robotics and digital industry policy across the continent.
- Sustainability: Embedding renewable energy and sustainable agriculture in every council's agenda.
Policy Advocacy and Influence
The Committee engages governments, the African Union and regional bodies to build policy environments that support local processing and AfCFTA trade.
- Technology and AI: Advocating for digital infrastructure and AI governance that hold across the continent.
- Healthcare and Education: Promoting access policies that build a workforce ready for what is next.
Building Partnerships and Alliances
The Committee builds partnerships between the councils and outside institutions, such as research bodies, companies and civil society groups, and presses partner countries to put value back into Africa.
- Trade and Investment: Pressing for market access for processed African goods and fairly priced long-term finance.
- Cultural and Social Impact: Partnering on initiatives that reflect Africa's shared, diverse heritage.
Ensuring Inclusivity and Representation
The Committee works to ensure the movement's governance reflects the continent's diversity, not just its largest economies.
- Gender Equality: Promoting policies that expand women's role in leadership across sectors.
- Youth Empowerment: Building pathways for young entrepreneurs to shape the continent's direction.
One Strategy, Built From Many Voices
The Advocacy Committee makes Make in Africa work in practice. It turns the priorities of many councils and many countries into one direction, and it will keep score and publish who delivers.
Join us in building a shared strategy for African industry.
Be part of a movement that includes every member, not just the largest.
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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.