The Private Sector in Africa

A robust and vibrant private sector is vital for inclusive and sustained economic growth. Indeed, the private sector is the engine of economic growth. In Africa, the private sector has an immense potential to contribute directly to Agenda 2030 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union Agenda 2063—the Africa We Want— through such basic pursuits as increasing productivity, creating jobs and improving service delivery (ECA, 2017a; Gronow, 2016).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Partnerships for the Goals