The African Cotton and Textile Industries Federation (ACTIF) is a non-profit making regional industry/trade promoting body established in June 2005 by the Cotton, Textile and Apparel sectors from Eastern and Southern Africa. Its membership covers the COMESA, SADC and the EAC trading blocks, and includes National allied Associations from 25 African countries. ACTIF’s mission is to develop and successfully deliver services that enhance our members Competitiveness in the world market. Our core services include: Advocacy Activities to address key policy issues impacting regional trade and International Trade; Enhancing Competitiveness of our members by promoting knowledge transfer, New Investment and technology uprades; Trade Linkages by promoting a regional supply chain, B2B activities and developing linkages with key markets including USA, EU, India, China and Information Service by providing a platform for exchange of information, Sharing of market data, country profiles and focussed sector reports. Our flagship annual event is Origin Africa whose objective is to put Africa on the map as a preferred sourcing continent, and to demonstrate to international buyers and industry leaders that creativity and innovation are an integral part of Africa’s future.