Burundi Eco – The high mass of industrialists is approaching
The 6th edition of the Salon Industriel will be held between September 4 and 7, 2024 at Hôtel Source Du Nil. The theme of this event is “Green industry that exports: social commitment and opportunity for decent jobs for youth and women in Burundi”. According to the Association of Industrialists of Burundi (AIB), this occasion offers an exceptional opportunity to promote new industries while encouraging industrialists to take steps to protect the environment.
This year’s industrial fair will be held at the Source du Nil hotel between September 4 and 7, 2024.
“An industry that does not care about protecting the environment only causes damage instead of contributing to the development of the country.” This was underlined by Juvénal Sakubu, president of the Association of Industrialists of Burundi (AIB). This statement was made this Wednesday, August 21, 2024, during the official launch of the 6th edition of the industrial show. This year’s industrial fair will be held at the Source du Nil hotel between September 4 and 7, 2024.
The theme chosen for this 6th edition is: “Green industry and export: social commitment and opportunity for good jobs for young people and women in Burundi.” As the president of the AIB pointed out, the organization of this event is part of the objective that this association has set for itself since 2018. “Which is to bring all Burundi industry professionals, from the sub-region and the rest together. from the world to exchange experiences, explore investment opportunities, enter into partnerships and find out about industry trends,” he said.
Special emphasis on protecting the environment
The Association of Industrialists of Burundi (AIB) will focus this year on green industry and the creation of decent jobs for young people and women in Burundi. “By this we mean green entrepreneurship, led by women and young people, who co-invest in this category and in the conservation of the environment,” said Mr Sakubu.
According to him, this approach is doubly beneficial: it promotes economic growth and environmental protection. “This is why we thought it appropriate to advocate for a green and circular industry, which could transform ecological problems into commercial opportunities. To achieve this, Burundian industry will need to invest in innovation and adopt appropriate technologies,” he adds.
An event not to be missed for industrialists
The Industrial Fair is a major event that brings together the country’s industrialists. During this 6th edition, companies of all sizes, from large to small, as well as cooperatives will have the opportunity to present their products to a wider audience. This is an opportunity for manufacturers to establish business relationships with different economic players. “This show is also an opportunity to highlight Burundian products, whether intended for the local or international market. This visibility aims to stimulate the economy and promote stronger regional integration,” he said. The conference-debate sessions will address essential themes such as green and circular industry, as well as tax citizenship.
Remember that Burundi’s National Industrialization Policy (PNIB) has the mission of developing a dynamic, competitive and diverse industrial sector by 2027. According to this same document, Burundi must be able to transform its natural resources so that the industrial sector can contribute to at least 25 % to form GDP by 2027.