African Development Forum in Morocco

The African economy is gearing up a notch, and now as the continent has to work together to make the most of it, Morocco is positioning itself as a motor of African integration. Of course there are still problems. So what are the main levers to use so that Africa can take its place in the world of international trade? Euronews asked political and economic leaders meeting in Casablanca, Morocco, at the international African Development Forum.

The African continent is changing. Strong population and economic growth, natural and agricultural resources, and an emerging middle class have resulted in growth which attracts international investors. It’s almost a new frontier. Africa has swept away the systems of the past and begun a profound transformation, moving through it stage by stage.

Zahra Maafri, the Managing Director of Maroc Export, said: “More and more African countries are setting up ambitious development strategies. They started with basic infrastructure like education, health