Tour Aims to Foster Greater Business Connections Between African and U.S. Businesses and Investors
Initiative for
Global Development (IGD) will embark on a four-city roadshow tour from
April 18-28, 2018, across the United States aimed at re-shaping
perceptions on doing business in Africa by highlighting investment
opportunities and forging stronger connections between U.S. and African
business leaders in key growth sectors.
The U.S. roadshow tour, “Africa Investment Rising: Building Momentum for Investing in Africa’s Economic Prosperity”,
is a multi-city series of site visits, panel discussions, and speed
networking among investors and business leaders to spur greater U.S.
investment in Africa.
African and global
CEOs and senior executives from sector-leading companies and investors
in the U.S. and African countries are invited to participate in the U.S.
roadshow. IGD is a U.S.-based network of African and global business
leaders who are committed to sustainable development and inclusive
growth through business investment.
Launching the U.S.
roadshow in Washington, D.C on April 18, the roadshow tour will travel
to New York City to highlight banking, financing, insurance and
investment; Des Moines, IA for agriculture and agro-industry; and
Houston, TX for oil and gas, energy, natural resources and
infrastructure.
With some of the
world’s fastest-growing economies, the African continent is increasingly
becoming an attractive investment destination for emerging markets
investors. Yet, estimates show that only 0.3% of the average portfolio
in the U.S. is invested in Africa.
“Those of us
investing in Africa know about the high returns and lucrative business
and investment opportunities on the continent,” said Dr. Mima S.
Nedelcovych, President & CEO of the Initiative for Global
Development. “Creating favorable global perceptions about the business
environment in Africa will go a long way in attracting greater
investment in African countries with the right business climate.”
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