Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP) has been announced as the Premier Partner for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s flagship trade and investment event set for 4–10 September in Algiers, Algeria.
Organised by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and hosted by Algeria’s government, the biennial fair will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors from across Africa and beyond. The event is projected to generate more than $44 billion in trade and investment deals, with a strong focus on advancing Africa’s economic integration through dedicated forums and exhibitions from production and service companies.
Arise IIP, a joint venture between Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Equitane, and the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), develops large-scale industrial ecosystems that promote the local transformation of raw materials, boost exports, and strengthen trade. The company operates major industrial zones in Gabon, Benin, Togo, Rwanda, and Nigeria.
“We are pleased to welcome Arise IIP as a Premier Partner of IATF2025,” said Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank. “Arise IIP and Afreximbank have established a collaborative strategic partnership over the past few years aimed at driving industrialisation and trade development across Africa. This partnership is built on shared goals of promoting intra-African trade, facilitating industrial growth, and strengthening Africa’s position in global value chains.”
Mr. Amit Agrawal, Chief Operating Officer at Arise IIP, said: “We are honoured to once again partner with the Intra-African Trade Fair. IATF provides a unique and powerful platform for connecting key stakeholders committed to advancing Africa’s industrialisation and economic integration. Our participation in IATF2023 allowed us to spotlight the immense potential of local manufacturing through our Country Day, and we look forward to building on that momentum. At Arise IIP, we believe that intra-African trade is essential to unlocking the continent’s full industrial potential. IATF2025 offers an unparalleled opportunity to forge new partnerships, attract investments, and accelerate the development of sustainable, inclusive industrial ecosystems across Africa.”
The fair will serve as a platform for governments, investors, and private sector leaders to explore new commercial opportunities while highlighting Africa’s capacity for industrial and trade-driven growth.
