Welcome to the 2009 Stanford Africa Business Forum
It is a great pleasure to have you join us as we focus on “The Continent of Economic Opportunities: Africa as a Hotspot for Global Investment.” This year’s conference will address opportunities for growth and investment in private equity, venture capital firms, and infrastructure on the African continent. With current challenges in mind, special attention will be paid to the implications of the global financial crisis on these industries in Africa. Topics that will be explored include but are not limited to:- What steps can be taken to ensure that achievements in development that have occurred over the past two decades are not compromised in these times?
- How can we ensure that the long-term trajectory and stability of African economies and key industries on the continent continues to progress?
- How can we harness the resources that we have at the moment such as cell phones to increase connectedness on the continent and address day-to-day challenges?
We look forward to exploring and discussing these issues with you as we work to create a better and more prosperous Africa.
Sincerely,
Executive Board
Stanford Africa Business Forum
