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From boardrooms to factory floors: @ECA_OFFICIAL together with Mauritius’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade and the @EDBMauritius visited Firemount Textiles Ltd to witness green industrialisation in action under the #AfCFTA. With over 3,500 employees, production capacity of 1 million units annually, and a fully integrated production system, Firemount is demonstrating how sustainability, innovation, value addition, and job creation can drive Africa’s industrial transformation. @ECASROSA Director, @EuniceKamwendo described the company as “a real example of a green value chain in action,” highlighting Mauritius’ growing role in advancing circular economy and sustainable manufacturing across Africa. #CircularEconomy #GreenManufacturing #Mauritius #MadeInAfrica

Today in Port Louis, @ECASROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo and Regional Advisor Ms Zodwa Mabuza met with Mr D. Luximon and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade to review key outcomes, feedback, and the way forward following the Validation Workshop on Green Value Chains under the #AfCFTA. Discussions focused on advancing green industrialisation, circular economy approaches, sustainable trade, and regional value chains in Southern Africa. Mr D. Luximon commended ECA for convening a timely and strategic dialogue aligned with Mauritius’ development and regional integration priorities, reaffirming Mauritius’ commitment to working with ECA and partners to translate workshop recommendations into practical actions that support industrial competitiveness, value addition, and sustainable development. #GreenIndustrialisation #CircularEconomy #RegionalIntegration #Mauritius #AfCFTA #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaRisingToday in Port Louis, @ECASROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo and Regional Advisor Ms Zodwa Mabuza met with Mr D. Luximon and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade to review key outcomes, feedback, and the way forward following the Validation Workshop on Green Value Chains under the #AfCFTA. Discussions focused on advancing green industrialisation, circular economy approaches, sustainable trade, and regional value chains in Southern Africa. Mr D. Luximon commended ECA for convening a timely and strategic dialogue aligned with Mauritius’ development and regional integration priorities, reaffirming Mauritius’ commitment to working with ECA and partners to translate workshop recommendations into practical actions that support industrial competitiveness, value addition, and sustainable development. #GreenIndustrialisation #CircularEconomy #RegionalIntegration #Mauritius #AfCFTA #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaRising

On the sidelines of the Validation Workshop on Green Value Chains under the #AfCFTA, @ECASROSA Director Ms @EuniceKamwendo met with Mr B.M Dilzard Kurreemun, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, SME & Cooperative, and Senior Adviser to the Minister, An-Noor Hassam Abdool Gaffoor. Discussions focused on regional value chains, SME development, women entrepreneurship, textiles, R&D, manufacturing, and inclusive #industrialisation. Ms Kamwendo reaffirmed @ECASROSA’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing, regional integration, and strengthening Africa’s industrial competitiveness through partnerships and innovation. #Industrialisation #RegionalIntegration #SMEs #WomenEntrepreneurship #Manufacturing #Mauritius #AfricaRising

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐂𝐅𝐓𝐀 – 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬: Hon. Hambyrajen Narsinghen, Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade: “Mauritius is leading by example: our Circular Economy Roadmap, the Waste Management & Resource Recovery Act, and national waste programmes are laying the foundation. But resilience requires regional collaboration, not just national action.” @EDBMauritius CEO Mr Mahen A. Kundasamy: “The #AfCFTA presents Africa with a strategic opportunity to accelerate industrialisation, strengthen regional value chains, and position the continent within emerging green industries. Mauritius continues to champion sustainable industrial development, regional cooperation, and green transformation for long-term competitiveness.” “This study is key to developing green value chains across the subregion, with Mauritius serving as a case study and regional anchor given its existing capacities and potential.” — Ms Eunice Kamwendo, Director, @ECASROSA

Insightful discussions today as @ECA_SROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo paid a courtesy call on Mauritius's Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, Dr Arvin Boolell. Ms Kamwendo briefed the Minister on the work of @ECA_OFFICIAL in Mauritius and the Southern African region, including the Validation Workshop on “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the #AfCFTA: A Case Study of Mauritius.” Discussions focused on unlocking the immense potential of the #BlueEconomy, with emphasis on the strategic role of the Mauritian port as a regional game-changer for trade, fisheries, and sustainable economic growth. Key issues discussed included deep-sea fishing, the protection and restoration of lagoons, strengthening skills development in the fisheries sector, organic fertilizer production, renewable energy, wind energy, and innovative financing mechanisms such as blue bonds. The engagement reaffirmed the importance of regional cooperation, sustainable resource management and innovation in advancing resilient economies and sustainable development in line with #Agenda2063 and the #SDGs. #Mauritius #ECA #BlueEconomy #SustainableDevelopment

#HappeningNow in #PortLouis, #Mauritius : Validation Workshop on “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the #AfCFTA: A Case Study of Mauritius.” #AfCFTA #GreenValueChains #SouthernAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaTrade Details: uneca.org/eca-events/dev…

The Director of @ECA_SROSA, @EuniceKamwendo, alongside Regional Advisor on Trade & Regional Integration @ZodwaMabuza, today met with @moono_mupotola, Deputy Director General of the @AfDB_Group Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration & Business Delivery Office & her team to strengthen collaboration on Africa’s development agenda. Discussions explored strategic areas of collaboration and synergies between the two organisations, focused on advancing #AfCFTA implementation in Mauritius. Key areas highlighted included productivity strategy studies, the blue economy, textiles and mineral value chains, regional integration, green value chains, SME support, and women entrepreneurship empowerment across Southern Africa. Driving partnerships for Industrialisation, regional integration, sustainable growth, and inclusive economic transformation. #AfCFTA #RegionalIntegration #BlueEconomy #GreenGrowth #WomenEntrepreneurs #SouthernAfrica

#1DayToGo to the Validation Workshop on “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the #AfCFTA: A Case Study of Mauritius.” "#Mauritius demonstrates how targeted circular economy reforms can strengthen trade resilience and #AfCFTA" #AfCFTA #GreenValueChains #SouthernAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaTrade @UN_Mauritius

[Save the Date] A stronger partnership for a stronger Africa. The African Union and the United Nations will convene the 10th AU-UN Annual Conference in AU headquarters/Virtual on the 13th May 2026 to advance cooperation on peace, security, governance, human rights, and sustainable development in line with Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda. Follow the Press Conference Live @ vimeo.com/event/5926316?…

@ECASROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo, joined by Regional Advisor on Trade & Regional Integration @ZodwaMabuza, paid a courtesy call on @EDBMauritius CEO Mr Abhimanu Mahen Kundasamy and his team in Mauritius. Discussions highlighted @ECA_OFFICIAL’s ongoing work in Mauritius and Southern Africa, including preparations for the 14 May 2026 Validation Workshop on developing green value chains under the #AfCFTA. Key areas of collaboration explored include energy, green regional value chains, manufacturing and textiles, circular economy, trade and investment, #CAIP, mineral and electrical value chains, and women’s entrepreneurship. Mr Kundasamy underscored the vulnerability of SIDS like Mauritius to external shocks, calling for stronger regional and international support. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing sustainable industrialization, resilient trade, and inclusive growth. #GreenValueChains #AfCFTA #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #AfricaTrade #Mauritius

Today in #Mauritius, @ECASROSA’s Director @EuniceKamwendo & Advisor on Trade and Regional Integration, @ZodwaMabuza, met with @UNDPMauritius & Seychelles Resident Representative, Ms Alka Bhatia & her team to deepen collaboration on #AfCFTA, #BlueEconomy, renewable energy, climate resilience, SMEs, textiles, women & youth empowerment, circular economy and sustainable industrialisation. #UNDP reaffirmed its readiness to partner with ECA to advance inclusive and transformative development across Southern Africa and the continent. “We invite ECA to join UNDP in designing and implementing concrete strategies to realise these goals”, said Ms Bhati. The meeting highlighted the upcoming Validation Workshop on developing green value chains in Southern Africa under #AfCFTA, scheduled for 14 May 2026 in Port Louis. #GreenValueChains #ClimateAction #AfricaTrade #SustainableDevelopment #SouthernAfrica

#2DaysToGo to the Validation Workshop on “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the #AfCFTA: A Case Study of Mauritius.” #AfCFTA #GreenValueChains #SouthernAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaTrade

#3DaysToGo to the Validation Workshop on “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the #AfCFTA: A Case Study of Mauritius.” #AfCFTA #GreenValueChains #SouthernAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaTrade

#4DaysToGo to the Validation Workshop on “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the #AfCFTA: A Case Study of Mauritius.” #AfCFTA #GreenValueChains #SouthernAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaTrade

Today @ECASROSA celebrates the incredible mothers and mother figures whose strength, care, and resilience shape our communities and inspire progress across generations. 🌷 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers in Southern Africa and beyond. #MothersDay

#5DaysToGo : Join us for the Validation Workshop on “Developing Green Value Chains in Southern Africa in the Context of the #AfCFTA: A Case Study of Mauritius.” The workshop will spotlight sustainable trade, regional integration, and green industrialization opportunities shaping Africa’s future. #AfCFTA #GreenValueChains #SouthernAfrica #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaTrade

Deeply saddened by the passing of H.E. Festus G. Mogae, former President of Botswana. Africa has lost a principled statesman whose leadership advanced democracy, good governance and inclusive development. My condolences to his family, and to the Government and people of Botswana.