EU Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Southern Africa NPC
Budget
€10 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
5
0.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The European Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Africa is a member-driven, non-profit, fee-based organisation representing European business in Southern Africa. The European Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Africa is a member-driven, non-profit, fee-based organisation representing European business in Southern Africa. The EU has historically been South Africa’s main trading partner and the biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI). Firms from EU Member States represent over 75% of SA’s total FDI inward flow of $1.325bn (2017). The EU Chamber is the voice of all European investors in Southern Africa, that is, 2,000 companies with 300,000 employees. The Chamber is recognised by the European Commission and honoured by the patronage of the EU Ambassador to South Africa. MISSION : DRIVING RESPONSIBLE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TO FOSTER SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
EU Legislative Interests
We aim to influence EU legislative proposals or policies related to: 1. Green transition and climate action (CBAM) 2. Renewable energy and the just energy transition 3. Environmental and sustainability standards 4. The EU and support to developing countries 5. Skills development
Communication Activities
We host activities that are in line with our focus areas above.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
1. European Business Organisation (EBO) Business Network Worldwide - https://eboworldwide.eu/ 2. EBO Business Network Worldwide - African Chapter.
Organisation Members
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in SA Italian Chamber of Commerce in SA Belgian Chamber of Commerce Ireland Business Chamber in SA Nordic Business Chamber in SA Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in SA Business Netherlands
Additional Information
The EU Chamber maintains a lean operating structure, which accounts for its relatively low operational costs. The organisation operates from a virtual office and does not employ permanent staff. Instead, administrative and general management functions are supported on an as-needed basis by an independent contractor. The Chamber’s activities are primarily focused on advocacy and stakeholder engagement rather than large operational programmes. Events and projects are limited in number and are often undertaken in collaboration with partners, notably the EU Delegation to South Africa and the NDICI Economics Facility, which supports the EU Delegation’s economic diplomacy initiatives in South Africa. This collaborative approach significantly reduces the Chamber’s direct operational expenditure.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.