Africa Day 2018
Africa is a continent in transformation, as more people move within countries and across borders than ever before. The continent has the youngest population in the world, some of the fastest growing economies, and rising potential in many sectors. But Africa also continues to suffer from persistent unemployment and poverty.
The EIB’s Africa Day was created to explore the continent’s many challenges and discuss ways to tap into its huge potential. The event serves as a platform for debate in areas such as private sector development, finance for small businesses, jobs for youth and women, agriculture, innovation and digitalisation.
Diverse economic growth
This year’s event will be hosted by the EIB in partnership with UNIDO, the United Nations’ Industrial Development Organization. It will take place on 22 November in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The topic at the top of the list will be sustainable industrialisation, an important step in the development of diverse economic growth in Africa.
Manufacturing is expected to expand quickly in Africa and create millions of jobs. The United Nations has identified industry, innovation and infrastructure as the ninth Sustainable Development Goal. Industry is of real importancefor millions of ambitious young men and women in Africa who seek jobs and opportunities.
Africa Day will examine why sustainable industrialisation is increasingly topping the policy and business agenda in African countries. It will explore how industry in Africa can become more appealing for European and African companies. Where are the opportunities for private investment in sustainable industrialisation? How can sustainable industrialisation help young entrepreneurs and women?
Top-level discussions on breaking down barriers
High-level speakers from diverse sectors and regions in Africa and Europe will attend Africa Day 2018. They will lead discussions on opportunities for growth and diversification. They will discuss ways to break down barriers and let Africa industrialise inclusively. The day will offer attendees a way to forge new partnerships, reinforce old ones and find new ways to help the continent.
The event is open to chief executives, financial officers, government representatives, entrepreneurs, academics, nongovernmental groups and civil society leaders.
Previous Africa Days have been in Luxembourg, Abidjan and Berlin, in partnership with the Luxembourg government, the African Development Bank and Afrika-Verein. More than 300 high-level participants commonly attend Africa Day.
To apply for an invitation please contact
For free registration please use the following link, for updated information on the agenda and overall organisation, please visit our web page
World Investment Forum 22 - 26 October 2018 - Geneva, Switzerland
The UNCTAD World Investment Forum is the pre-eminent global platform for investment and development.
The forum devises strategies and solutions for global investment and development challenges. It facilitates multi-stakeholder collective action to stimulate investment in development.
It offers a unique opportunity to influence investment-related policymaking, shape the global investment environment, and to network with global leaders in business and politics.
UNCTAD's SPECIAL EVENT 21st-22nd June 2018
UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT presents:
A special event
Achieving accelerated structural transformation in Eastern Africa:
Policy ideas from two United Nations bodies
Geneva, 21 and 22 June 2018
Room XIV
UNCTAD's World Investment Forum 2018 23-26 October
The UNCTAD World Investment Forum is the pre-eminent global platform for investment and development. The Forum devises strategies and solutions for global investment and development challenges. It facilitates multi-stakeholder collective action to stimulate investment in development. The Forum offers a unique opportunity to influence investment-related policymaking, shape the global investment environment, and to network with global leaders in business and politics.
OECD Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct 20-21 June 2018 - Paris, France
This event is the premier multi-stakeholder platform for integrating corporate responsibility questions into the global economic agenda. More than 800 representatives of government, business, trade unions and civil society will come together at the 6th Global Forum in Paris to provide insights and exchange views on how to do well while doing no harm in an effort to contribute to sustainable development and enduring social progress.
European Development Days 5-6 June 2018
For its twelfth edition, EDD 2018 will aim at bringing together the European Union's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Gender equality and women empowerment are at the core of European values and enshrined within the EU's legal and political framework. This is why the event will focus on the vital role of women and the need for their full and equal participation and leadership in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Registration is open now.
Africa Finance Forum 18. April 2018
Corporate Council on Africa
Presents
Africa Finance Forum
April 18, 2018
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Covington & Burling
850 10th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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5th Workshop with Private Sector in the framework of the Policy Forum on Development (PFD)
We are very pleased to invite you to the 5th Workshop with Private Sector in the framework of the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) that will take place in Brussels on 20th March 2018 and will be hosted at the Management Center Europe (Rue de l'Aqueduc 118, 1050 Ixelles) in Brussels.
Where are we with the implementation of the External Investment Plan? How does it support investment in Africa and the Neighbourhood? What are the opportunities and challenges? What are the major business constraints that could be addressed by EC's actions under the EIP 3rd pillar? How can private-public dialogue be more effective? What are the experiences from current initiatives for engaging at global, regional or local level (follow up of the EU Africa Business Forum in Abidjan, development of EU Business groups, networking of European Business Organisations, implementation of the Sustainable Business for Africa Platform)? These are important questions which will steer our discussion during the event.
Please confirm your attendance to the following email address:
- Surname and first name
- Company/Organisation and job title
- Email address
Please also indicate if you will stay for the lunch (standing lunch will be offered).
Zimdaba London 2018 15th & 16th March
Zimdaba London 2018 is the largest gathering of Zimbabwe Ministers and business leaders outside of Africa since President Mnangagwa took office in November 2017. Formally endorsed by the Office of the President and Cabinet of Zimbabwe, this event is an opportunity for investors from around the world to attend and hear first hand about the numerous business opportunities available in Zimbabwe.
4th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 13 to 15 March 2018
Since its 1st edition in Madrid in 2015, the annual Forum has become the key milestone event in spring where the clean energy off-grid sector gathers together to learn more about upcoming new support schemes and initiatives by the public sector as well as the latest industry trends and product and service innovations from the private sector.
The ARE Forum in 2018 is organised in collaboration with RES4Africa and is the meeting place for 300+ participants from all over the world to identify and get introduced to the most interesting actors to present their own business proposals.