The EU – Zambia Copper Business Forum builds on a study commissioned by the EU, on the various opportunities for expanding and reinforcing the EU-Zambia copper-trade and copper transformation in Zambia. The study identified no less than 9 different areas with under-utilized potential for expanding and growing the Zambian copper industry.
At the same time:
the global copper demand is expected to nearly double until 2035 and then continue growing to satisfy the needs of the green transition to zero net emission. The demand for copper cables and wires is set to increase in Zambia and regional markets, led by electrification and urbanisation.
the Africa Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCTA) with its 55 countries offers new and greater market access opportunities.
Zambia is a recognised politically stable and secure country with an investment-friendly legislation and the vocation to become a regional hub.
Against this favourable background, the EU Delegation to Zambia and COMESA jointly with Zambia Government and Zambian private sector organisations, is organising a 3-day Copper Business forum in Kitwe from 10th to 12th April 2024.
The Forum aims at forging EU-Zambian business partnerships, particularly around the identified opportunities. The forum will also offer the occasion to discuss the copper current trends from the Zambia perspective, understand the Zambia business environment, and exchange on important issues such as ESG regulation and implication for EU-Zambia investments.
A significant portion of the program will be dedicated to facilitating business-to-business matchmaking and fostering connections between European and Zambian companies and between European investors and the Zambian Government.
On 11th April, CSR Europe’s Executive Director, Stefan Crets, will be a speaker at the Thematic Panel Discussion: ESG requirement and financing of the copper sector in Zambia and at the Forum’s side event on local ESG collaboration in the mining industry as a driver for engagement and investment.