Africa Global Business Forum 2013 in May

With Africa being one of the most lucrative markets at the moment – having a combined GDP of nearly US$2 trillion and a population of one billion – the world’s eyes are focused on its potentials. To facilitate mutual benefit amongst Africa and its business partners the Africa Global Business Forum 2013 (AGBF) seeks to define ways by which all concerned can stand to gain.

The forum hence will discuss challenges and opportunities in the areas of agribusiness, logistics, and finance across Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC), the South African Development Community (SADC), the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU).

The UAE government, in its continuing interest in Africa, has been expanding its business in the continent over the past 10 years, with a recorded capital expenditure already reaching US$ 97 billion. One of the key highlights of the AGBF will be Dubai’s role as international hub for business in and out of out of COMESA and Africa.

All set for 1-2 May 2013 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE, the meeting is organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry and COMESA Regional Investment Agency under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. More than 2,000 delegates from Asia, the GCC, Africa and Europe are expected. (in photo: meeting of Forum organisers consisting of officials from various government departments)