Prosper Africa and Afrexim Bank Sign Strategic Partnership to Foster Shared Prosperity
On 17 January 2025, Prosper Africa and Afrexim Bank announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote trade and investment between the United States of America (USA) and Africa. The signature ceremony took place virtually via videoconference.
The strategic partnership agreement will leverage the unique advantages of both organizations to boost financial and trade flows between the two sides. Afreximbank is a Multilateral Development Bank (#MDB) with geographical footprint across Africa, while #ProsperAfrica is a US presidential initiative mandated to coordinate with various US government agencies to foster USA-Africa economic partnerships.
“Our partnership with Prosper Africa signifies a significant milestone in strengthening economic ties between the United States and Africa. By leveraging our combined strengths and expertise, we will unlock new opportunities for trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth across the continent.”
Afrexim Bank EVP Kanayo Awani
The focus will be on #CriticalMinerals, Emerging Technologies, Creative Industries and Textile Manufacturing. Thus, #ProsperAfrica and #Afreximbank will collaborate to facilitate capital access, provide technical and transaction advisory services and foster capacity building in these sectors.
In the same breath, both sides are on the same page with regards to a better utilization and the scaling up of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). It is worth noting that the #AGOA is up for reauthorization by the US Congress in 2025 under the new Trump-Vance administration.
“This collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between the United States and Africa, along with the Diaspora, and both organizations look forward to working together to drive growth, create jobs, and promote shared prosperity across the continent and in the United States.”
Prosper Africa British Robinson
In addition, special attention and resources will be earmarked for #SME and #WomenEmpowerment, while adhering to the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDG). The MoU also makes provision for the setting up of a Joint Implementation Team to follow through on deals and ensure smooth execution.