Monrovia, Liberia – February 20, 2025
Oakwood Green Africa, in collaboration with the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) Secretariat of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, and the National Investment Commission, announce the 2025 IATF Stakeholder & Business Engagement Session, scheduled for March 20, 2025, in Monrovia, Liberia.
Under the theme “Bridging the Last Mile: Unlocking Liberia’s Intra-Africa Trade Potential,” the event aims to strengthen Liberia’s participation in intra-African trade and investment by engaging key stakeholders in discussions on trade facilitation, funding opportunities, and business expansion within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It will also provide critical insights into Liberia’s preparation for IATF 2025, set to take place in Algiers, Algeria later this year.
The 2025 IATF Roadshow will bring together government officials, business leaders, policymakers, and investors to outline Liberia’s trade objectives, expand market access, and facilitate financing solutions for businesses. The session will focus on:
• Afreximbank’s funding support for Liberian businesses and institutions seeking financial assistance to scale operations and increase competitiveness.
• The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) initiative, which provides access to trade intelligence, financing, and digital trade platforms for cross-border transactions.
• A parallel session for SMEs and corporate entities, offering insights on leveraging AfCFTA benefits and accessing structured financial support.
As part of the IATF Roadshow series, this engagement builds on previous successful business roadshows in Liberia, hosted by Oakwood Green Africa and Afreximbank. It aligns with the Liberian government’s economic agenda to enhance diversification, private sector growth, and trade expansion across Africa.
The event offers a unique opportunity for trade stakeholders to engage with financial institutions, explore new markets, and build strategic partnerships ahead of IATF 2025.
About Oakwood Green Africa
Oakwood Green Africa is a Pan-African organization driven by the vision to Enable Greatness across Africa by serving as a conduit for capital, technology, trade solutions, capacity building, and business acceleration to drive sustainable development. The Group promotes intra-Africa trade and SME development, leveraging its robust banking infrastructure, digital financial services platform and vast agent network to expand market access and financial inclusion.
Through strategic partnerships and integrated solutions, Oakwood Green Africa fosters economic empowerment and continued growth across the continent. As a last-mile delivery partner for Africa-focused institutions like Afreximbank, the Group ensures real impact on the ground, ensuring uptake of its partners’ product offerings thus reinforcing its role as a catalyst for Africa trade and investment.
About Afreximbank
Afreximbank is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to financing and promoting intra-and inter-African trade. The bank provides financial programs, trade development support, and advisory services to enhance trade expansion across Africa. Afreximbank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
About the Ministry of Commerce & Industry – Liberia
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry formulates trade policies, regulates commerce, and supports private sector growth in Liberia. Through collaboration with regional and international partners, the ministry fosters economic development, job creation, and trade expansion, positioning Liberia for sustainable growth in Africa’s evolving trade landscape.