African leaders set for first investors summit

ACCRA. – GHANA President, John Mahama, will later this year join fellow African leaders to meet global investors and project developers at the inaugural Global African Investment Summit.
The Global African Investment Summit is slated for London in England from October 20 – 21 October.
It is designed specifically to present global investors with bankable projects in Africa.

Mahama is expected to be joined by the presidents of Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda and President Olusegun Obasanjo, former leader of Nigeria, as the heads of the formal government delegations.

The Global African Investment Summit will provide the opportunity for the governments to attract investors into key sectors including agribusiness, power, natural resources and transport infrastructure.

Representatives of some of the biggest asset managers and pension funds, who are looking to increase their exposure to Africa’s emerging markets, will meet Mahama and senior representatives from relevant ministries and parastatals.

“The aim is to catalyse investment into Africa through a trusted forum that focuses on real opportunities.
“If you want to attract the world’s best investors you have to profile your country on the world stage.

“London, as a global financial hub, presents the perfect location for African governments to meet and discuss with investors from across the globe,” said Paul Sinclair, Director of The Global African Investment Summit.

He added, “Investors from across the world will be looking at these projects; African governments will be seeking those partners who can bring the most value to their countries in terms of funds, expertise, technology and job creation.

Leveraging the power of the global market creates a win-win for African governments seeking to secure maximum benefits for their countries.”
The inaugural Global African Investment Summit, run in partnership with four African state houses, is said to be the only platform that brings together the public and private sectors to discuss specific transactions.

It also helps , access to finance, and bankable projects in Sub Saharan Africa requiring investment and technology transfer to help growth of the continent.