About

African British Business Association (AfBBA)

The African British Business Association is a trade association set up in 2003 as joint initiative by the African Diaspora business community, some British trade institutions with the support of African diplomatic corps and various government institutions, towards improving trade between the two regions. AfBBA has adopted a mission statement of Fostering Sustainable Development in Africa through of Global Partnerships in accord with the New Economic Partnerships (NEPAD) for Africa’s Development’s goals and strategy on privatesector development.

The African British Business Association (AfBBA) main goals are to promote and facilitate partnerships and foster linkages on Trade and Investment, Education & Training, Science & Technology and Sustainable Development between African countries and United Kingdom at levels.

To achieve the stated goals, AfBBA have focused its effort on initiatives that foster an environment of cooperation and widen opportunities between the private sector trade organisations Associations, Government Institutions andNGOs in African countries with the United Kingdom.

AfBBA has taken part in a number of trade international forums and conferences. Further, AfBBA has prepared development proposals and undertaken projects with various African countries – Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Gabon, Kenya, Tanzania, Lesotho and Namibia.

The association has also hosted a number trade missions, Ministerial and Government Official visits from some African countries at top class UK trade events on Agriculture and Education Some of the main sectors of experience and activities are focused on – Agriculture, Food & Drink, Education & Training development –partnerships, Biomedical/Biosciences, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Environment, Textiles & Leather, Manufacturing, High Technology, and Creative Industries.

For more information on African British Business Association, please visit our website: http://www.afbba.org or email us at afbba.org@gmail.com