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New Report Highlights Impact of Private Sector-Led Development in Niger Delta

Newly-released report shows that a market-based approach to development can help drive sustainable change and economic opportunity.
IGD Advanced Executive Program

IGD’s newly launched executive training, to be held from Oct. 29-Nov. 2, will equip business leaders with the skills and knowhow on how to do business in Mozambique.
2018 Frontier 100 Forum: Nov. 5-6, Johannesburg

With the conclusion of the U.S. portion of the Roadshow Tour, IGD will continue building momentum leading up to the Frontier 100 Forum and African Development Bank’s Africa Investment Forum in early-November in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Leila Ndiaye Named as IGD President & CEO

A native of Côte d’Ivoire, Ndiaye will assume her position on August 1.
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RELEASE: IGD to Officially Launch Advanced Executive Program to Equip U.S. Business Leaders with Tools on Doing Business in Africa//

Posted on August 14, 2018

The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) has officially launched and opened registration for its Advanced Executive Program, a high-level training program designed for senior executive American and global business leaders on doing business in Africa.