Building the traceability of sustainable value chains across the two continents with support of blockchain technology' was the focus of discussions at a side-event during the EU-Africa Business Forum 2022, which took place on 14-18 February. The discussions were organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe/Inland Transport Committee (UNECE-ITC) initiative for Enhancing Transparency and Traceability of Sustainable Value Chains in Garment and Footwear.