Emphasis placed on businesses’ ESG credentials leaves leaders of African brands open to greater expectations and scrutiny. Accelerated by the pandemic, businesses have been adopting more sustainable models for operational best practice. Failing to comply has opened the door to reputational risks and undermining fundraising efforts. Join Portland Communications as they outline effective strategies to develop commercial resilience and forward-looking business strategies.
The US-Africa Investment Forum will focus on highlighting why strengthening Africa’s partnerships with the rest of the world should be a priority for global leaders, how the continent plans to unlock growth and social development, and what more needs to be done within the continent and beyond to harness global capital towards these goals.
The vision laid out by the AfCFTA of a more connected Africa comes at a time where the global economy is more inward looking. Where does local manufacturing sit within the AfCFTA agreement? Urbanization is growing the demand for consumer goods as well as domestic infrastructure. Our panel will discuss an update on AfCFTA, progress achieved, the road ahead, and a focus on trade and manufacturing.
The African continent faces a significant challenge of meeting its green transition commitments whilst continuing to drive economic development. Green hydrogen has the potential to unlock large-scale renewable energy in Africa, allowing the continent to grow sustainably.
Africa Oil Week is the voice of E&P – the global platform for stimulating deals and transactions across the African Upstream. The event is now entering its 28th year, where we bring together governments, national and international oil companies, independents, investors, the G&G community and service providers.
