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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) participated in a signing ceremony ratifying a Framework Agreement for the establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) for the production of Battery and Electric Vehicles (BEV) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaired by the Prime Minister of the DRC, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, the landmark ceremony saw the participation of Congolese and Zambian ministers, in addition to senior representatives from the African Union, the African Development Bank, Afreximbank, the ALSF,  BADEA and ECA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As producers of over 70% of the world\u2019s cobalt, and 10% of global copper, experts agree that DRC and Zambia are in a unique position to move from exporters of raw materials to becoming regional and global manufacturers and suppliers of the battery precursors and reap the economic benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the Ceremony, Antonio Pedro, interim Executive Secretary of ECA hailed the agreement as \u201can important step in ensuring we have the right enabling policies in place for the region to benefit from the so-called green mineral boom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seen in the context of the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Mr. Pedro underscored the agreement\u2019s importance in the region\u2019s path to achieving sustainable industrialization and economic diversification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the agreement, ECA and Afreximbank will lead the establishment of an Operating Company (OpCo) in consortium with public and private investors from DRC and Zambia, as well as international investors such as Afreximbank\u2019s FEDA investment platform. The Operating Company will develop a transboundary Special Economic Zone in the DRC and Zambia dedicated to the production of battery precursors, batteries, and eventually electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the ceremony, ARISE Integrate Industrial Platform (ARISE IIP) \u2013 a pan-African infrastructure developer was nominated as the selected technical consultant to conduct the pre-feasibility study for the establishment of the SEZs in DRC and Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In parallel and moving forward, creating more value, and strengthening productive capabilities would have to take into account the need to create relevant skills and competences, including through technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and national suppliers\u2019 development programmes. With the support of ECA, a Centre of excellence was established in DRC as a joint effort of University of Lubumbashi (DRC), Steinbis Institute (Germany) in collaboration with University of Zambia and Copperbelt University (Zambia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cECA is proud to be a partner to governments of DRC and Zambia in support of building a value chain for battery and electric vehicles, and I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our commitment in supporting you in this endeavour,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For her part, Ms. Oluranti Doherty, Afreximbank\u2019s Director of Export Development said: \u201cThe execution of the framework agreement testifies to a strong commitment by the governments of the DRC and Zambia, Afreximbank and ECA, as well as other partners, to promote inclusive development of the Battery Electric Vehicle value chain, also rendering the DRC and Zambia globally competitive investment destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She stressed Afreximbank\u2019s conviction on Industrial Parks and Special Economic Zones as \u201ccritical tools the continent can deploy to fast-track its industrial infrastructure development, promote Intra-African Trade, accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA and facilitate Export Development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This intervention also demonstrates Afreximbank\u2019s commitment to promoting climate finance solutions that will reduce carbon footprints \u2013 in alignment with global decarbonization trends and a pan-African narrative around encouraging a just, sustainable, and responsible energy transition,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

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