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Investment Authority launches training program for African investor services

Businessmen Team اقتصاد 21 September 2025 03:27 PM
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Investment Authority launches training program for African investor services

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), in collaboration with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized a specialized training program for African professionals. The program focused on the management of Investor Service Centers and their role in promoting investment.

Yasser Abbas, GAFI's Vice Executive President, stated that the training program reflects Egypt's vision to enhance integration with African nations. He emphasized the importance of building institutional capacity and transferring knowledge to achieve sustainable development on a continental level.

The program showcased Egypt's experience in creating a favorable investment climate and simplifying procedures through its Investor Service Centers. It also highlighted international agreements that support the economic development efforts of African countries.

The training included specialized lectures delivered by a group of experts and specialists. Topics covered included the role and functions of GAFI, an overview of international investment laws and agreements, company formation and post-establishment services, and a detailed explanation of the state's investment incentives.

GAFI also presented its efforts in implementing digital transformation and developing service delivery systems to improve the business environment and facilitate investment procedures.

Additionally, the Authority organized a field visit to the Investor Service Centers to give trainees practical insight into the "One-Stop Shop" system for providing services to investors.

The program concluded with Yasser Abbas distributing certificates and commemorative gifts to the trainees.