The Africa Finance and Investment Forum (AFIF) 2009 took place on the 13-15 December in the Netherlands. The Forum focused on the strategic Role of Partnerships for Growth & Development.
Forum Highlights:
1. Over 250 delegates from Africa, Europe, USA and Asia, including:
Financers & Bankers
International Financial Institutions & Donors
Microfinance Institutions & Project Sponsors
Industry Leaders, Multinationals & Cooperatives
SMEs, Government Officials & NGOS
Researchers & Int'l Organisations
2. One-on-One meetings organised between entrepreneurs and service providers/investors.
3. EMRC Project Incubator Award for innovative African projects: presented on Monday, 14 December 2009.
Objectives:
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Illustrate Africa’s investment needs and existing financial tools
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Demonstrate the success of sectors with high growth and good return on investment (ROI)
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Organize business meetings with investors that work with Africa
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Examine the private sector’s role in boosting Africa’s productivity
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Gather innovative projects and techniques which will be presented
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Display in-depth insight on successful PPP (private-public partnerships) projects
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Discuss joint projects between the South-South and South-North