The UK's Trade and Investment priorities in Africa with Emma-Wade Smith

Podcast host Desne Masie was delighted to welcome our special guest for Episode 12, Emma Wade-Smith, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Africa to discuss the UK government's trade and investment priorities in Africa post-Brexit, and the private sector support the Department for International Trade is extending for UK businesses operating on the African continent in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.    Wade-Smith tells us about the many initiatives, and trade and investment agreements that came out of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's UK-Africa Investment Summit in January, given how strategic Africa is for the UK's post-Brexit strategy. We also find out more about the career path to her current role, and what most inspires her about her job.   More information: DIT Dealroom AIG Growth Gateway COVID-19 support resources DIT Africa outreach inbox