The Global African Trade Empowerment (G.A.T.E) is a high-level event  dedicated to the exposure and strengthening of economic development operators and African nations.

As part of its mandate, GATE aims to be an international distribution and promotion hub for African products in order to facilitate
international trade and transactions between participants while benefiting the host countries.

It recognizes the maintenance of global business networks with leaders of the various business communities engaged in global trade and cultural exchange.

G.A.T.E. offers participants the opportunity to expand their outreach efforts and strengthen the global economy for greater sustainability
and benefits.
It will enable Africa to expand its business activities, allowing economic operators and social entrepreneurs to meet; representatives of African economies will identify areas of common interest through GATE.
Through formal and informal networking, Global African Trade Empowerment (G.A.T.E.) will include panelists, exhibitors, and
investors who will expand their businesses through exchanges and memorandum of understanding (MOU).

The choice of the host country has a symbolic meaning.