The Africa Protein Alliance (APA) is a pan-African platform aimed at strengthening collaboration across the continent’s protein value chain and accelerating food security, investment, trade, and sustainable economic growth. The launch event, to be held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Conference Centre, will bring together key stakeholders committed to advancing Africa’s cattle, poultry, aquaculture, game, dairy, and broader protein industries.
The APA was established to create a collaborative ecosystem that connects producers, processors, researchers, financial institutions, retailers, policymakers, and investors to unlock opportunities across the continent’s protein economy.
The launch programme will feature thought leaders and representatives from local government, development finance institutions, universities, research organisations, business chambers, and the private sector, who will share perspectives on strengthening Africa’s protein value chain through innovation, investment, and strategic partnerships.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Mxolisi Nangu, chairperson of the APA, said: “Africa possesses enormous agricultural potential, yet millions continue to face food insecurity while businesses struggle to access markets, finance, and strategic partnerships.
“The Africa Protein Alliance has been established to bridge these gaps by creating a collaborative platform that promotes innovation, investment, enterprise development, and sustainable growth throughout the protein value chain.”
The APA aims to become a leading platform for collaboration across Africa by focusing on:
- Food security and nutrition
- Investment promotion
- Trade and market access
- Research and innovation
- Small and medium enterprise development
- Youth and skills development
- Sustainable livestock and protein production
- Public-private partnerships
- Regional and continental collaboration
The launch is expected to attract delegates from:
- National, provincial, and local government
- Development finance institutions
- Commercial banks
- Agricultural research institutions
- Universities and technical and vocational education and training colleges
- Farmer organisations
- Commodity associations
- Meat, poultry, dairy, and aquaculture industries
- Retailers and food processors
- Export councils
- Logistics companies
- Investors
- Agribusinesses
- Development partners
- Media
The event will also introduce the APA’s inaugural leadership and outline its strategic roadmap, including future programmes aimed at strengthening Africa’s protein economy and creating opportunities for businesses, farmers, researchers, and investors.
Members of the public, agricultural professionals, and industry stakeholders are encouraged to register and be part of this event.
For more information, visit alliance.airmeat.africa, and to register for the event, visit alliance.airmeat.africa/launch-rsvp.
