In the aftermath of Britain’s decision to exit the European Union, Dr. Hippolyte Fofack, Chief Economist of the African Export-Import Bank, weighs in on Brexit’s economic and financial impact on African economies.
What Does Brexit Mean for Africa?//
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Spurring Africa’s Agribusiness Revolution Discussed at US-Africa Chamber of Commerce Panel Discussion//
IGD President Mima S. Nedelcovych moderated a panel on “Africa’s Agribusiness Revolution” at a June event, sponsored by the U.S.-Africa Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC.
WATCH: Southern Africa Trade & Investment Hub’s video on Africa Rising//
Watch USAID’s Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub video, “Africa Rising”, showcasing the immerse trade and investment opportunities on the continent.
Africa Investment Rising U.S. Roadshow Tour: Washington, DC Stop Recap//
IGD officially kicked off its inaugural Africa Investment Rising U.S. Roadshow Tour on April 18 with a celebratory Capitol Hill reception and daylong forum in Washington, D.C. Read highlights from the launch.
SPOTLIGHT: Washington, D.C. Roadshow Stop//
Reserve Your Seat! Get an overview of the events to kick off the U.S. Roadshow stop in Washington, DC. Events include a Special Reception, panel session on US financing of SME and Private Sector Engagement Forum.
Houston Roadshow Blog: Finding the Optimal Energy Mix to Electrify Africa//
Rajen Ranchhoojee, Special Legal Consultant for Energy and Infrastructure Group at Orrick LLP, writes on finding the right energy mix to to meet the continent’s electrification needs.
VOA Afrique Washington Forum: “A Continental Free Trade Area Is Born In Africa”//
IGD Executive Vice-President Leila Ndiaye was a guest on VOA Afrique Washington Forum, where she offered insight on the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Zone.
Africa Investment Rising U.S. Roadshow Tour Social Media Toolkit//
The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) will embark on a four-city roadshow tour from April 18-May 1, 2018, across the United States aimed at re-shaping perceptions on doing business in Africa to bolster U.S. trade and investment and forge stronger connections between U.S. and African business leaders in… Read More