The 20th edition of the International Economic Forum on Africa will be held on 22 February. It will focus on dependence on external markets and the inability of formal economic sectors to create enough quality jobs.

The press release issued ahead of the International Economic Forum on Africa says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), now open to business, offers a platform to accelerate productive transformation, create regional value chains and boost continental integration.
Its effective implementation depends on the ability of African economies to create fiscal space and stimulate private investment in quality infrastructure and sustainable projects. The 2021 edition of the Forum will bring together key stakeholders to share their views and solutions for action.
The Forum hosts Europe's largest annual conversation on Africa's tremendous transformation underway. The discussions will build on the findings of the recently launched African Development Dynamics 2021. This is presented as a report of the African Union Commission, produced in collaboration with the  OECD Development Centre.