Taking inspiration from the European model of AREA (European association of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump) and also thanks to its support, Madi Sakandé, the first president of U-3ARC and expert trainer for Centro Studi Galileo, achieved the  goal of bringing together 29 national associations, all coming from different African countries. This ambitious project is set to guarantee the growth of the acr sector in the continent with positive consequences both health and living standards.

The General Assembly took place over two days and involved both in-person and on-line participation, following international regulations and safeguarding everyone’s health, in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Several HVAC/R experts from around the world attended along with key industry figures including: Marco Buoni, AREA president; Ayman Eltalouny and Yamar Guissé of UNEP; Ole Nielsen of UNIDO; Stephen Gill, World Refrigeration Day founder and members from the Ministries of Burkina Faso Government - Mr Sakandé’s home country and the first nation to actively join the project.