“The creation of the Pan African Business Coalition is a historic event. From now on we will be able speak through one voice for the private sector in Africa. This is a very promising breakthrough towards our ultimate goals.” Richard Kasesela, the new chairman, who was elected during the first Assembly General Meeting, that took place on October 22 and in Maputo, is enthusiastic.
The present’s momentum provides a great opportunity to strengthen the business coalition’s network in Africa. Indeed, the PABC should be a unique driving force in unifying the private sector in the fight against HIV/AIDS throughout Africa.
As of November 2008, the 27 existing business coalitions have joined the PABC throughout Africa, from the different regions northern, southern, eastern, and central Africa.
The PABC will improve collaboration among the African business community, and other national and international bodies. Its new projects show promise, such as the creation of an interactive knowledge center with a central database that will be available to the African and international community. Furthermore, the PABC will strengthen support for research, impact assessments, protection of legal and human rights, access to treatments, and the management of HIV/AIDS.
The new board now consists of the countries Zambia, Mozambique, DRC, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Mali and Nigeria, with Namibia acting as a special member. Dina Priso from
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