Africa Connect is an independent private organization whose purpose is to contribute to the advancement of public trade among African countries, stronger business linkages among African countries, discussion and understanding of prevailing economic conditions in Africa. Africa connect  aims to do this by providing a platform for African governments and businesses to communicate among themselves their needs that will result in the creation of jobs, economic activity, transfer of skills, saving of costs, reduction of poverty, etc ?

We welcome contributions on economic issues affecting development in Africa. Requests placed on the web site may deal with any aspect of economy with respect to Africa as a whole or individual nation within the continent.

Africa Connect was set up in 2002 by some concerned Africans wanting to use the internet as a vehicle for people committed to African development seeking to share and explore ideas on economic development.

Some people may say that what Africa needs right now is action and not words or ideas. This sentiment is understandable. However, Africa's current distress is caused as much by a poverty of ideas and vision as by poverty of the physical conditions for development. A pre-requisite for evolving effective economic and political policies to underpin momentum for change in Africa is a critical analysis of African societies in the context of a fast changing globalized world.

If you are looking for partners anywhere to anywhere in the continent and have ideas to contribute please send them to The Business Desk, AC at info@africaconnect.co.za    or write to: