Key Functions and Activites – Pakistan Africa Economic Council

# Key Functions and Activities of PAEC

Pakistan-Africa Economic Council

Transforming Dialogue into Action Across Continents

The Pakistan Africa Economic Council (PAEC) serves as the operational mechanism translating policy frameworks into tangible cooperation. Its key functions are designed to integrate public and private sector initiatives, accelerate investment, enhance institutional partnerships, and promote people-centered development.

From facilitating trade and technology exchange to strengthening educational and cultural linkages, PAEC’s activities address both economic imperatives and social aspirations. Each function contributes to a cohesive ecosystem of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable progress that connects Pakistan and Africa as equal partners in development.

Building Strategic Connectivity

PAEC works to establish robust institutional linkages and business corridors that align with continental agendas such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Pakistan’s “Look Africa” policy — bridging regions through trade, knowledge, and cooperation.

Facilitating Partnerships for Impact

Through public–private collaboration, investment summits, and bilateral dialogues, PAEC creates platforms that attract investors, innovators, and policymakers, driving measurable outcomes across diverse sectors including energy, ICT, manufacturing, and agro-economy.

Core Areas of Functional Engagement

Advancing Trade, Technology, Human Capital, and Cultural Exchange

Trade and Commerce

Facilitating cross-border trade, reducing barriers, and promoting fair market access to boost bilateral economic growth.

Industrial and Technological Cooperation

Education and Human Resource Development

Promoting skill-building, scholarships, and institutional exchange programs to empower youth and enhance employability.

Cultural and Diplomatic Engagement

Strengthening mutual understanding through cultural diplomacy, tourism promotion, and government-to-government dialogue initiatives.

Expanding the Scope of Collaboration

PAEC’s activities extend beyond traditional trade and investment. They encompass multidimensional cooperation — integrating diplomacy, innovation, sustainability, and social inclusion.

Through continuous engagement with governments, private enterprises, research institutions, and development partners, PAEC builds a framework that aligns economic progress with human development.

Its ongoing programs aim to:

Establish technology transfer hubs and innovation networks.
Develop joint industrial parks and manufacturing clusters.
Launch education, training, and research exchanges.
Strengthen policy dialogue for equitable trade and investment.
Foster cultural and people-to-people connections that underpin long-term trust and cooperation.

By operationalizing these functions, PAEC transforms the Pakistan–Africa partnership into a dynamic, results-driven collaboration — one that embodies inclusivity, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

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H-41, P.E.C.H.S Block-2, Karachi, Pakistan.

+92 21 3452 8802 - 03

info@pakistanafrica.com