AFRICA IS THE AGENDA
The time to invest in Africa is now
Click on the sector of interest for key issues to be discussed within the Summit and Focus Sessions
The second NEPAD Summit will focus on presentations by leading experts on solutions for today’s challenges and the future of our continent. The Summit brings together policy-makers, government leaders, experts, key individuals, industry decision-makers, business executives and stakeholders.
Parallel plenary sessions and parallel focus sessions will allow like-minded people across Africa to tap into new markets and industries, to be informed on current issues and to prioritise the way forward.
Transportation and Infrastructure sectors will each have focus sessions within the Summit culminating in a summary of each sector and the impact the sectors have on each other -- a domino effect that creates a positive spiral of upliftment and development.
Transportation is essential in the operation of a market economy
Transport infrastructure is linked to economic growth
Energy in Africa is Big Business
Water infrastructure development is a precondition for economic development
ICT a driver for economic growth
Taking place alongside the Summit will be a top-level investment conference to which international donors and investors have been invited to hear about prime African investment projects identified by the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA).
“Modern Infrastructure is the backbone of an economy and the lack of it inhibits economic growth...” Obiageli Ezekwesili, World Bank Vice-President for the Africa Region.
FEATURES WITHIN THE SUMMIT:
AFRICA TRANSPORT, TRADE AND INFRASTRUCTURE EXHIBITION (ATTIEX) 2010
Delegates at the summit regard it as a "must" to visit the showcase Africa Transport, Trade and Infrastructure Exhibition (ATTIEX), where Africa's latest technologies, products and services are all on display.
NEPAD AWARDS
Following the successful launch of the awards in 2009 keen competition is expected in 2010 for the international acclaim that comes to those projects recognised and honoured for their contribution to the future of the continent in line with the aims and objectives of NEPAD and the African Union.
2009 Winners:
Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative for both Mozambique and South Africa – for the development of the transport corridor between Maputo and Gauteng
The Government of Senegal – for regional leadership in developing the Dakar-Diamniadio Highway Project
Ethiopian Airlines – for their continental leadership in air transport and their extensive route network between African states and cities.
MEETINGS DIRECT
This unique strategic marketing programme puts together one-on-one meetings for parties with similar business interests, saving all the time normally spent by individuals on hit-and-miss networking. This service, available to VIPs, delegates, sponsors and exhibitors, was first introduced at the NEPAD Transport Summit 2009 where it created great interest.
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