The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has attracted a diverse international audience for its annual two-day conference, which will focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its implications for sustainable procurement practices across the continent.
The event, which is being held in Victoria Falls, will be officially opened by Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga and is expected to host over 500 delegates.
Participants include regional representatives, heads of public procurement authorities, procurement officers, and international bodies such as the United Nations, World Bank, and African Development Bank.
European delegates from the UK and Italy are also expected to attend.
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The conference, themed “Empowering Africa: Leveraging Sustainable Procurement in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” aims to explore how sustainable procurement can support environmental, social, and economic goals within the framework of AfCFTA.
PRAZ’s CEO, Mr. Clever Ruswa, highlighted the need to harmonize procurement regulations across African nations, facilitating trade and supporting local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in accessing continental markets.
Additionally, the event seeks to promote partnerships among African countries and develop a strategic roadmap to ensure that sustainable procurement is integrated into AfCFTA’s broader goals, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 for long-term growth.
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