Asia-Africa Economic Forum is the convergence of top business magnates, stakeholders and policy makers of both the Asia and Africa extraction to discuss and shield light on matters inhibiting trade development in both continents, and proffer solution, and a more comprehensive form of partnership that will help to annex the untapped potentials of both continent.

in addition, over the past decades businesses in Asia have increased in both quality and diversity. within Asia, several countries like Korea, China, Vietnam and Thailand among others have converge towards becoming the world's frontiers in business. Their quality of growth has been substantial in manufacturing although the quality of commodities have also increased due to the development of vertically integrated industries. on the diversity criteria Africa have generally lagged behind, and there is no evidence of growth in regional and global competitiveness.

The Asia-Africa Economic Forum will be a wake-up call for Africa to think and work constructively for the growth and development of Africa.