The document summarizes an upcoming conference called the Africa Global Business Forum (AGBF) that will take place in Dubai from October 1-2, 2014. The forum aims to encourage international investment in Africa and foster new partnerships between African and Middle Eastern businesses. It will bring together 500 government and corporate leaders from Africa and Dubai to discuss key industry sectors in Africa like agriculture, infrastructure, mining, tourism and manufacturing. The event is designed to provide networking opportunities and discussions around how Dubai can serve as a hub for African companies to access global markets. A accompanying research paper will also analyze financing options for Africa's large infrastructure needs.

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African markets are changing fast. Economic growth, rising prosperity and new business
opportunities are strengthening the link between the continent and a world that is rapidly
changing. The days when goods destined for the continent arrive via Rotterdam, and African
business people fly to each other’s capitals via Paris and London are numbered. New realities
are creating new connections: Asia and the rest of the world is now readily accessible to Africa,
opening up the potential for new links between African nations, and enabling Africans to look for
new global partners for trade ties, investment, inspiration and support.
The second Africa Global Business Forum (AGBF) will be held under the patronage of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai, highlighting his vision of Dubai’s role as an international gateway to
Africa. With content developed by The Economist Events, AGBF promises lively debate, a clear
business-relevant focus and a high degree of interaction. The Forum has been designed to
ensure ample opportunity for one-on-one meetings and networking, alongside
thought-provoking discussions over two days of plenary sessions to explore and nurture the
new partnerships and opportunities arising between businesses in Africa and Dubai and the
wider region.
An exclusive invite-only event, AGBF brings together a high profile audience of 500 top-level
government and corporate decision-makers, including African heads of state, ministers and
dignitaries, prominent CEOs operating globally, heads of private banks, sovereign wealth funds,
private equity firms, UAE Business leaders, Heads of African Investment Promotion Agencies,
Chief Executives representing African & multinational organisations and world-class leaders.
The objective of AGBF is to encourage international revenue flows into Africa by engaging
leading decision-makers on the global investment scene. The Forum will involve prominent
stakeholders from the African Union and Economic Blocs to engage in dialog at the highest level
of implementation, advising on key strategic directives related to Africa’s economic outlook.
With Dubai becoming a significant source of investment across Africa and a base for
fast-growing bilateral trade, the Forum will also highlight why Dubai is growing as a hub for
African entrepreneurs to access global markets and an international investor base for African
operations.
The World Bank estimates that $93 billion will be required each year to meet the continent’s
infrastructure needs by 2020. Only about one-third of that total - $31 billion per year is now
available to African governments. Alongside the Forum, The Economist will publish a research
paper that will cover financing infrastructure in Africa across these large investment gaps,
particularly in water, energy, transport and ICT; analysing the variety of funding mechanisms
available and how investors might become involved in developing Africa’s infrastructure.
For further details please contact:
Yvette Rutherford - Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Tel: +971 4 202 8536
yvette.rutherford@dubaichamber.com