Who are we?
IBAFCAN
IBAFCAN aims to serve as an advisory and energizing body for business relations between Spain, the Canary Islands, and Africa, with the active participation of CEOE, the Confederación Canaria de Empresarios (CCE) and CEOE Tenerife, and support from the Government of the Canary Islands.
Objectives and Sponsors of the Council
Objectives and Sponsors
- Our goal is to create a bidirectional and participative ecosystem for generating joint opportunities.
- This initiative is driven by the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), the Confederación Canaria de Empresarios (CCE) and CEOE Tenerife, and supported by the Government of the Canary Islands through the Directorate General of Relations with Africa and the Presidency.
The Technical General Secretariat is located in the Canary Islands.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To foster and strengthen business and economic relations between African business organizations, CEOE, the Confederación Canaria de Empresarios (CCE), CEOE Tenerife and the participating local business organizations, highlighting the strategic role of the Canary Islands as a platform to boost commercial collaboration and the establishment of new business alliances.
Vision
To become the leading organization promoting and facilitating connections and partnerships between Spanish and African companies, contributing to the sustainable growth of both regions and consolidating the Canary Islands as a key point for the development of these relations.
Values
- Sinergy: Promote active cooperation among Spanish, African, and Canary Island companies to generate synergies and mutual opportunities.
- Sustainability: Encourage sustainable business and economic practices that contribute to the equitable and lasting development of the regions involved.
- Innovation: Constantly seek new ways to promote and facilitate commercial relationships, adopting innovative approaches and adapting to the changing needs of the market.
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Within the framework of the visit to Valencia by the Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Morocco, Ryad Mezzour, […]
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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MONTHLY BULLETIN
A new IBAFCAN bulletin is now available!
Visit our publications section for the latest edition and the full archive of bulletins, featuring the main news and analysis on current political, economic and business affairs between Spain and Africa.
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