January 2026 Monthly E-Zine

As we begin 2026, with the ambition to deliver more and larger bankable deals, this first monthly bulletin focuses on the information and insights investors need to turn opportunities into transactions: effective communication, reliable data, and actionable intelligence. This edition sets the tone for the year ahead and outlines key priorities for engagement in the coming months. We also invite feedback from our community on how our communications can better support your work in 2026. Your views on dialogue, deal-related data, and analytical depth are important to us. Please take a moment to complete the short survey at the end of page one. This bulletin includes: - Key dates for Q1 2026, including milestones related to the strategic corridors featured at the EU Regional Business Forum in late March in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. - January discussion highlights, with insights on Global Gateway and an upcoming Brussels-based gathering to identify investment opportunities in Liberia. - Skills and capacity-building opportunities, including a focus on the circular economy. - Looking ahead to April: preparations for the EU–Ethiopia Business Forum, highlighting opportunities in one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies.