Event Information

Join us for the second edition of the EU-Zanzibar Business Forum, hosted by the European Union, European Business Group (EUBG), and ZIPA, in partnership with the Zanzibar government. Building on the success of 2022, this year's forum continues to foster business partnerships and investment opportunities in Zanzibar, a key hub in the Indian Ocean.

Under the theme "Strengthening Zanzibar – European Union Partnership: A Public-Private Dialogue," the forum will bring together policymakers, investors, and business leaders to enhance the business climate and explore key growth sectors.

Focus Areas:

• Sustainable Tourism: Strategies for responsible and resilient tourism.
• ICT & Digitalization: Unlocking Zanzibar's digital economy potential.
• Fisheries & Aquaculture: Adding value and fostering innovation.
• Maritime Logistics: Strengthening port operations and trade efficiency.
• Circular Economy: Advancing sustainability through waste reduction and recycling.
• Renewable Energy: Expanding clean energy solutions for long-term development.
• Business Environment & Taxation: Enhancing policies to boost investment.

Expect high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and insights into Zanzibar's regulatory landscape, all aimed at strengthening EU-Zanzibar economic ties and driving sustainable growth.

Objectives of the Forum

• To provide a platform for public-private dialogue to address persisting challenges and emerging issues by jointly elaborating on adequate measures to mitigate them.
• To assist European businesses in discussing the business environment in Zanzibar and identifying potential opportunities to grow their businesses.
• To discuss Zanzibar's competitive edge in trade, investment, production, and the challenges that it currently faces, allowing both sides (Government and businesses) to come up with recommendations on the way forward.
• To launch the “EU investment in Zanzibar” report.
• To facilitate dialogues between the European private sector in Zanzibar and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.
• To discuss best practices in creating a conducive business environment that supports further EU investment in Zanzibar.
• Provide a platform for “business to business” and “business to government” engagement.