Empowering Innovation, Driving Growth—Invest Across the Global South and Africa’s Thriving Sectors
Welcome to MIAGS, your gateway to one of the world’s most dynamic investment landscapes. Spanning Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, the Global South and Africa offers unmatched opportunities across a range of thriving sectors. With a shared commitment to innovation and technological advancement, the region is an ideal destination for investors seeking growth and long-term impact. Discover why the Global South and Africa should be your next investment horizon:


The Global South and Africa is home to some of the world's most vital agricultural economies, producing everything from grains and cotton to specialty crops. Member nations are investing in modern food processing infrastructure, cold storage, and export corridors, ensuring that agricultural investment across the region is positioned for long-term, sustainable success.

As a rising center of automotive innovation, the Global South and Africa is investing heavily in electric vehicles and sustainable mobility. Established auto-clusters across member nations cover the full value chain—from components to assembly—supported by a growing skilled workforce and forward-looking manufacturing policy.

Home to some of the world's largest energy and chemical processing hubs, the Global South and Africa is expanding its downstream manufacturing capabilities. With growing energy infrastructure and a strong network of industrial partners, the region is well-positioned to support continued growth in chemicals and petrochemicals.

The Global South and Africa is a global leader in diamond and gemstone processing, contributing significantly to the world's finished-jewellery trade. Investors can leverage the region's established markets, skilled artisans, and robust infrastructure to thrive in this centuries-old, culturally rich industry.

The Global South and Africa plays an outsized role in the world's pharmaceutical supply chain, from generic medicines to medical devices. With a deep talent pool, growing contract research capacity, and expanding manufacturing infrastructure, the region offers a thriving ecosystem for pharmaceutical innovation and investment.

With thousands of kilometres of coastline and major ports connecting Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, the Global South and Africa sits at the crossroads of global trade. Strategic port infrastructure and logistics investment across member nations offer significant advantages for maritime and trade-focused investors.

The Global South and Africa is a world leader in textile production, with well-established manufacturing parks spanning the full value chain—from fibre to finished apparel. A shared commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and heritage textile traditions makes the region an attractive destination for apparel industry investment.

The Global South and Africa is at the forefront of the renewable energy transition, home to some of the world's largest solar and wind installations. Supportive policy frameworks and growing green infrastructure across member nations demonstrate a shared commitment to sustainable energy investment and a greener future.

The Global South and Africa is emerging as a critical player in semiconductor and Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), with member nations investing in advanced infrastructure and innovation hubs. This growing ecosystem positions the region as an attractive destination for high-tech manufacturing and design investment.
With a young, digitally native population and rapidly expanding financial infrastructure, the Global South and Africa is a dynamic fintech frontier. Strong mobile-first adoption, growing startup ecosystems, and supportive regulatory sandboxes create fertile ground for digital financial innovation.

The Global South and Africa is becoming a hub for AI and machine learning innovation, supported by growing research institutions and technology parks across member nations. Shared investment in education and Industry 4.0 gives investors access to a rapidly evolving sector driven by research and development.

Member nations across the Global South and Africa are investing in electric vehicle innovation, dedicated EV manufacturing zones, and supporting infrastructure for the growing electric mobility sector, making the region increasingly attractive for EV and component investment.

The Global South and Africa is pioneering green hydrogen production, with member nations developing cutting-edge facilities and supportive policy aimed at advancing sustainable energy. This shared commitment provides a unique investment opportunity in an innovative, eco-friendly energy sector.
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.