Welcome to
6th Region Global Chamber of Commerce (6THRGCC)
Connecting Africa with the Afro-descendant diaspora in the Americas and the Caribbean, including the world's Indigenous Peoples.
ABOUT THE
6TH REGION GLOBAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Within the African Union, there are 6 regions, namely, North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and one last region, recognized in the African Union’s constitution as the “sixth region,” which is comprised of the African Diaspora. The diaspora was constituted in 2003 to encourage the participation of people of African origin living outside of the continent.
The Economic Community of the 6th Region (ECO-6) is the Economic community of the 6th Region of the African Union. Its mission is to promote economic development thus Connecting Africa with its Diaspora and the Diaspora with Africa. ECO 6 Harmonizes cooperation between financial and business institutions for the proper allocation of land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship for the sustainable development of Africa and its Diaspora.
Our Mission
To empower nations by educating youth and women in trade and the global economy, while promoting inclusive economic growth across Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. We foster trade and investment, celebrate shared cultural heritage, and support creative industries including arts, music, fashion, and film across these regions.
Our Vision
To support the growth and development of the Continent, the African Diaspora and the indigenous people worldwide.
Our Goals & Objectives
To empower youth and women through education in trade and the global economy, while promoting inclusive trade and investment between Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. We also aim to strengthen cultural exchange and support creative industries, fostering collaboration for sustainable economic and cultural development across these regions.
AFRICAN AMBASSADORS ECONOMIC FORUM. Washington DC, US
Dr. Melida Harris Barrow received a Certificate of Honour from the Management and Advisory Board Members of the African Ambassadors Economic Forum, in recognition of her outstanding dedication, invaluable contribution, and steadfast commitment to the advancement of Africa.
In the photo:
Dr. Melida Harris Barrow
H.E. Louis Mussington (President of Saint-Martin)
Alfredo Escalona Peterson (Architect)
Africa is 60% arable land and carries 90% of raw materials.
Africa has 40% of the world’s gold reserves and 33% of the diamond reserves.
Africa has 1.3 biIIion inhabitants with a predominantly youthful population.
Africa has over 30,000 medical recipes.
Africa represents the future of humanity. By 2050, Africa alone will be able to feed 9 billion mouths.
Africa is bigger than all of Europe, China, and the United States of America combined; however, on most of the world maps in books, Africa’s dimensión is re- presented in a reduced size to create a visual Ilusión that Africa is small.
Global Trade. Unified Opportunity.
Join a global network driving trade, investment, and partnerships across Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean.