# Event Details - **Event Name**: Great Green Wall Initiative - 2nd Private Sector Engagement & Growth Forum - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am – Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Landmark event where communities, commercial partners and investors converge to catalyse market-driven restoration across Africa's drylandsAbout this EventCatalysing market-based restoration for Africa's drylands:A pathway to resilience and inclusive prosperityJoin us at the crossroads of Private Investment and Development AidWe are pleased to inform you that the African Union Commission’s Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, in collaboration with FAGRIB & Partners, is organising the 2nd Edition of the GGWI Private Sector Engagement and Growth Forum (GGWI-PSF). This event is scheduled to take place immediately after the African Union 38th Ordinary Head of State Summit slated between 15th February and the beginning of March 2025. The forum will take place from 5th to 7th March 2025.We will engage high-level African policymakers in this event, which will mark a ‘turning point’ for large-scale land restoration on the continent of Africa. The objective is to demonstrate that land restoration and the combat against desertification offer compelling business opportunities, with the private sector playing a key role in driving progress.The private sector actors are integral to the success of initiatives such as Great Green Wall and other restoration programs. By showcasing business cases, we can strengthen capacity of Member States and accelerate implementation.This landmark event will serve as a platform where the private sector and developmental aid converge to unlock new opportunities within business ecosystems. The goal is to reshape the narrative on social, economic, and environmental impacts by leveraging innovative approaches from both public and private sectors.Retailers, manufacturers, and investors alike will have the chance to discover new products, form strategic partnerships, and contribute to the global push for net-zero emissions.Why Attend?The GGWI is transforming Africa’s drylands into highly attractive business environments, creating millions of green jobs and sequestering millions of tons of carbon, while restoring vast areas of degraded land. The Trade Show will provide a unique opportunity to explore these business opportunities, engage with key decision-makers, and connect with like-minded organisations leading the way in market-based restoration.The event will showcase groundbreaking opportunities for public-private partnerships, where developmental aid is de-risking ecosystems to make them highly attractive for private investment. By uniting the innovation of the private sector with the reach of developmental aid, we are fostering an environment that drives social, economic, and environmental transformation across Africa’s drylands.Unlock New Markets and Opportunities for Innovation and ImpactExhibitors, retailers, investors and strategic partners will have the opportunity to:Promote products and services to a diverse and influential audienceDiscover new products from Africa's drylands, including sustainably sourced goods such as Alfalfa, Shea Butter, Arabic Gum, and more, directly from farmers' associations and cooperatives.Network with key stakeholders from the private sector, public institutions, investors, and development agenciesExplore new opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, agroforestry, renewable energy, logistics, finance, and technologyExplore partnerships that accelerate business growth while contributing to global sustainability efforts.Invest in scalable restoration programmes with high returns in sectors such as agriculture, agroforestry, renewable energy, logistics, finance, and technology.Featured Products and SectorsThe event will showcase a wide range of products from farmers’ associations and cooperatives across Africa’s drylands, including: Alfalfa, Balanites products, Arabic Gum, Onions, Mangos, Citrus, Shea Butter, Date Palm, Sunflower, Moringa, Cashews, Fonio, Honey, Hot Peppers, Millet, Sorghum, Meat, Fish, Carbon credits, Groundnuts, Soybean, and many more. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/21b1a040-9b51-11ef-9e9c-97fc12ccc2c3-rimg-w1200-h135-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Sponsors and Exhibitors please contact us via email : jatsafackd@futuresagribusiness.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/addis-ababa/great-green-wall-initiative-2nd-private-sector-engagement-and-growth-forum/100001039723871087 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 43 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Addis Ababa - **state**: AA - **country**: Ethiopia - **location**: African Union Headquarters - **lat**: 9.000212399999999 - **long**: 38.7442824 - **full address**: African Union Headquarters, Roosevelt Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Great Green Wall Initiative - 2nd Private Sector Engagement & Growth Forum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8e4905b2801fa8dc1119307933c30a1643038035cbb93df6eccaac00b854bb3b-rimg-w1200-h662-dc4d7279-gmir.jpg?v=1730815615 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Great Green Wall Initiative - 2nd Private Sector Engagement & Growth Forum being held? - **A:** Great Green Wall Initiative - 2nd Private Sector Engagement & Growth Forum takes place on Wed, 05 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm at African Union Headquarters, Roosevelt Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Great Green Wall Initiative - 2nd Private Sector Engagement & Growth Forum? - **A:** Great Green Wall Initiative - 2nd Private Sector Engagement & Growth Forum is organized by Futures Agribusiness. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Great Green Wall Initiative - 2nd Private Sector Engagement & Growth Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Addis Ababa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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