Africa is the focus of a slew of
conferences and discussions taking place at Expo Dubai 2020 this
week, focusing on the business opportunities the continent has
to offer.
A forum dedicated to Africa, on new models of cooperation in
exploiting energy resources, infrastructure and the digital
transformation is one of he main events taking place at Expo and
being hosted by the Italian pavilion.
The event is promoted by Italian industrial employers group
Confindustria to support growth and the development of business
with the African continent.
Another event, which sees Italian investors as rapporteurs, is
taking place contemporaneously at the Egyptian pavilion, on the
eco-tourism opportunities the country has to offer, as well as
the classic tours around the Red Sea and Pyramids.
Each African country is represented at the Expo with its own
pavilion, for he first time at a universal exposition, and the
African Union has its own exhibition space.
The United Arab Emirates are their biggest investor, with over
1.2 billion euros put into the continent over the last five
years.
The Global Business Forum Africa is the main event devoted to
Africa this week.
High-potential sectors that have been identified include
fintech, health, agriculture, and online commerce.
The forum is taking place at the Earth Pavilion and will bring
together African leaders for two days of talks on climate change
and reducing catastrophe risks.The event is led by Levi Uche
Madueke, General Commissioner of the African Union's Expo, and
aims to showcase Africa's efforts to reduce risks thanks to
technological innovations in the sector.
Chad Ambassador Déby said while visiting his country's pavilion:
"What attracts us the most as an African country are the
opportunities the Expo offers. We can meet other countries and
exchange points of view and flag up business opportunities; but
we can also show our culture and history. I is important for
Chad to be part of this dialogue.
Another African country, Uganda, signed accords worth some 650
million dollars in new investments for the development of its
economy.
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