With six of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world, Africa offers untapped markets and tremendous business and investment opportunities for U.S. companies.
Whether you’re looking to start a business in Africa or expand a current venture, our forum and our range of speakers will give you the knowledge, insight and contacts you need.
The Africa Investment Forum will provide informed and engaged debate on doing business in Africa. The forum is the ideal opportunity to:
- Network and build business relationships with key decision makers and country specific government officials
- Hear first-hand of new opportunities and challenges in Africa from distinguished speakers and panelists
- Explore financing options and investment opportunities
- Learn of the support offered by U.S. government agencies and Empire State Development Corporation-Global NY, for U.S. companies seeking to do business in Africa
Can you identify the African cities above? Click on the images to learn more and watch their investment promotion videos?
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- Africa is home to six of the ten fastest-growing countries in the world.
- The International Monetary Fund projects sub-Saharan Africa to grow between 5 and 6 percent each year over the next two years.
- The New York State Common Retirement Fund, one of the largest U.S. Pension funds and worth about $180 billion, plans to invest as much as 3% — more than $5 billion — of its assets in Africa on top of the $200 million they already have invested in Africa. Read more.
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“I see Brooklyn as a gateway to limitless global economic opportunities.
Events like the Africa Investment Forum help connect this borough to opportunities that will allow the popularity of our brand translate into prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.”
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