{"id":190275,"date":"2021-05-27T17:52:39","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T15:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-newsroom.com\/press\/senegals-new-economic-policy-to-be-outlined-in-canada?lang=en"},"modified":"2021-05-27T17:52:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T15:52:39","slug":"senegals-new-economic-policy-to-be-outlined-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/senegals-new-economic-policy-to-be-outlined-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Senegal’s New Economic Policy to be outlined in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Together with the Embassy of Senegal in Canada, The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.Canada-Africa.ca) is honoured to welcome high-level leadership and Ministerial representation from Senegal and Canada, as the West African leader joins The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

At the inaugural forum, the Republic of Senegal will present its new economic policy. As one of Africa's most respected markets, Senegal’s economic growth has been among the highest in Africa: between 2014 and 2018, remaining above 6% annually. GDP growth was 5.3% in 2019.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

'It is a great privilege to welcome a nation that Canada regards as a reference for democratic governance and sustainable economic development, says Mr. Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Chair of the Board of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business: ‘Senegal's impressive growth averaging 6% for much of the past decade is reflection of unparalleled opportunities in this incredible market'<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

'Senegal and Canada enjoy a special relationship, showcased in Prime Minister Trudeau's first visit to Africa, joined by the Chair of the Board of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business,’ explained Her Excellency, Ambassador Viviane Bampassy, representing Senegal in Canada: ‘The opportunities are immense. I am proud of Senegal's role as a leading commercial partner to Canada's trade diversification agenda.<\/p>\n

Official Program: Tuesday <\/strong>1 June 2021 at 11:00 ET \/ 07:00 PT \/ 15:00 Dakar<\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wz9Psv) or Learn More (https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fOcdoj)<\/p>\n

11:00<\/strong> Call to Order (MC: Mr. Jacques NdoutouMvé)<\/p>\n

11:01 <\/strong>Chair of the Board of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (Mr. Sebastian Spio-Garbrah) & introduction of the Ambassador<\/p>\n

11:05<\/strong> Welcome Remarks: The Ambassador of Senegal, Her Excellency Viviane Bampassy<\/p>\n

11:10 <\/strong>Government of Canada: Hon. Rachel Bendayan (MP), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade<\/p>\n

11:20<\/strong> Keynote Speaker: Senegal’s New Economic Policy Path <\/em>by Minister Amadou HOTT<\/p>\n

11:30 <\/strong>Panel on Senegal’s New Economic Policy Path<\/p>\n

Moderator<\/strong>: Christian Azarian, Commercial Counsellor and Senior Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Senegal<\/p>\n

Panelists<\/strong><\/p>\n