Within the framework of communication and joint efforts between the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association and its strategic partners, it is planned to carry out a visit and meetings between the association’s members from major Egyptian companies and factories with postgraduate students at Singur University. This is within the “African-African Access” initiative and the program to strengthen commercial partnerships for the private sector in Africa, with the aim of linking industrial institutions with African graduate students returning to their African countries soon. In order to enhance understanding of the markets and industry aspirations on the continent.
This program comes within the framework of a vital role for decision makers in the industrial sector who seek to expand into African markets. The program works closely with export teams and business development teams in factories and institutions, It allows them to attract promising competencies and talents from African graduate students.
In the context of this, This program opens doors to diverse opportunities for ambitious students who hold scholarships at Singur University. It allows them to interact directly with professionals in the commercial field. This contributes to developing their skills and preparing them for leadership roles in the field of development and business in their countries. Which contributes to building a new generation of influential leaders in society.
The activities of this innovative program will be held on February 26, 2024. Each participating company will have the opportunity to introduce itself and its field of work in various fields such as trade, tourism, industry, health, food products, energy, And digital transformation. Meetings will be organized between each company and each student. With the aim of expanding communications in the students’ countries and facilitating communication between decision-makers and officials.
Dr. Yousrey Al-Sharkawi expressed, chairman of the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association, He expressed his great pride in the strong relationship and close cooperation that the association has with Senghor University. This comes within the framework of a series of previous cooperation between the association and the university. Which formed the basis of the current strategic partnership.
It is worth noting that there has been a lot of joint cooperation previously between the Egyptian African Businessmen Association and Senghor University. This close relationship was established through a series of events and meetings. On April 6, 2022, An electronic meeting was held where the President of the Association and the President of the University met to consult and promote future cooperation.
Then on April 20, 2022, A delegation from the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association visited Senghor University. They were received by Dr. Hani Hilal, Chairman of the University’s Board of Directors and former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Minister Plenipotentiary Khaled Arif, Director of Francophone Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, And Professor Thierry Verdel, Executive Director of the University. An expanded meeting was held with African students, Which contributed to strengthening cultural and academic communication between the two parties.
On June 13, 2022, The headquarters of Afrexambank in Cairo hosted a meeting that brought together representatives of Afrexambank, Senghor University, and the Egyptian-African Businessmen Association. With the aim of exploring cooperation opportunities in the academic, financial and business fields.
On June 30, 2022, A delegation from the Egyptian African Businessmen Association witnessed the graduation ceremony of a new batch of African diplomats at Senghor University. During this event, A joint cooperation protocol was signed between the association and the university. In the presence of a number of important figures in the fields of education, diplomacy and economics, In addition to a number of African ambassadors. These events represent previous cooperation between the association and the university. It constitutes an important and promising framework for the current initiative to strengthen trade partnerships in Africa.
In his statements, Dr. El-Sharkawi stressed that this initiative embodies the association’s commitment to supporting economic cooperation on the African continent. Providing opportunities for African enterprises and youth to achieve growth and prosperity. He particularly noted the importance of focusing on youth resources, Pointing out that they constitute the engine of innovation and progress in the region.
He pointed out that the new program is a vital step for decision makers in the private sector who seek to expand their business in diverse African markets. He stressed the importance of providing a supportive environment for effective exchange between institutions and talented youth. Stressing that this program will contribute significantly to achieving development and enhancing trade in the region.
In this context, Dr. El-Sharkawi stressed the importance of linking students with the labor market. With a focus on developing their skills and stimulating the spirit of initiative and innovation among them. He expressed his aspiration to achieve effective cooperation with Senghor University and all participating partners. Emphasizing the association’s commitment to providing an optimal environment for the effective exchange of knowledge and enhancing cultural understanding in order to enhance progress and prosperity in Africa.
Thierry Verdel, President of Senghor University, said: “We are proud of the close cooperation that brings us together with the Egyptian African Businessmen Association, This reflects our strong commitment to promoting higher education and scientific research on the African continent.”
He added, “The strategic partnership with the Egyptian African Businessmen Association is an important step towards enhancing cultural and academic exchange between educational institutions and businessmen in Egypt and Senegal. We are committed to providing an educational environment that encourages innovation and the development of human capabilities.”
In the context of previous cooperation between the university and the association, Dr. confirmed. Hilal stressed the importance of directing attention to youth resources and providing opportunities for students to develop their skills and communicate with the labor market effectively. “Connecting students to job opportunities and harnessing their energies is vital to building a strong and accomplished future generation.”
The President of Singur University concluded his statement, “We look forward to strengthening this partnership and developing it with more initiatives that contribute to enhancing education and scientific research in Egypt and Senegal. And realizing the aspirations of young people on the African continent.”
This initiative is considered a step towards attracting promising talents and competencies as representatives of companies abroad. And promoting cultural and knowledge exchange between industry and education in Africa.