The Euro - Africa Economic and Investment Forum is going to be of mutual benefit to both Europe and Africa:
It will serve as a platform or new instrument to promote Investment in Africa. African states need to implement reforms to improve the environment for investment and also encourage private investors to engage more strongly in Africa.

It will also help Europe to strengthen its position in Africa, a continent with strong economic growth in many regions and a rapidly growing population (middle class). Africa is set to play a large economic and political role in the world.