Over 700 economic, financial and political decision-makers have set a date
to meet between 14 and 16 June in Libreville, Gabon
Over 700 economic, financial and political
decision-makers have set a date to meet between 14 and 16 June in
Libreville, Gabon, for the second edition of the New York Forum AFRICA
(http://www.ny-forum-africa.com). The Forum will take place on the sidelines
of the Summit of Heads of State of CEMAC (Central African Economic and
Monetary Community), over which Gabon is presiding.
At the initiative of Richard Attias & Associates, under the High Patronage
of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and in collaboration with the government of
Gabon, over 700 international leaders are expected in Libreville on 14, 15
and 16 June. This event is set to be the largest meeting of economic
decision-makers, business leaders, young entrepreneurs, investment funds,
political decision-makers, international media, experts and economists, all
stakeholders in African economic development and its challenges.
The Forum will take place on the sidelines of the CEMAC Summit bringing
together Heads of State and Finance Ministers from countries in the regional
institution. Transparency in trade, governance and personal security,
entrepreneurship, and the role of women will be some of the topics discussed
during the Forum, and the unique, highly interactive format will allow a
roadmap to be drafted ahead of the forthcoming G8.
For this second edition of the New York Forum Africa, particular emphasis
will be placed on the importance of the local African economic fabric, and
notably on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which represent 90% of the
private sector on the continent. President Ali Bongo Ondimba underlines:
"The Forum should stimulate innovation and seek to ensure that Africa
generates new products, new talents and new opportunities. They should
inspire the current generation of business leaders, as well as those of the
future".
Whilst, since its creation in 2010, the New York Forum has taken a
particular interest in economic and financial challenges, the topics up for
debate this year are wider in scope adds Richard Attias, Founder of the New
York Forum: "In 2012, we initiated business opportunities and laid down the
foundations for trust between investors and African decision-makers. The
fundamental issues this year are focused around the capacity to bring these
measures to bear at local, regional and continental level. We will,
moreover, place particular focus on the surge of the African middle class,
young people and all the sectors which create jobs as well as art and
culture".
As a genuine "hotbed of ideas" in favour of African development, the New
York Forum AFRICA aims to propose innovative solutions to support the
development of a continent which has already been able to seize the
opportunities presented by the new economy and to facilitate international
investments through increased knowledge of on-going projects.