Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) is a business support body representing national

Chambers of Commerce A chamber of commerce, or board of trade, is a form of business network. For example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to a ...

and private businesses from across the continent. Re-incorporated in March 2010, the PACCI has the status of an

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. The PACCI works with international organizations, media entities,

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and through its national member chambers with

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n national governments, to help African businesses to foster sustainable economic growth,

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and prosperity. The PACCI is based in

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, home of the African Union and the

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. , Kebour Ghenna serves as the Executive Director.

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