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At the heart of the economic downturn, developed markets face a decline while according to a World Bank Africa Development Indicators 2007 (ADI) report of 2007 spell out that over the past decade, Africa has recorded an average growth rate of 5.4 percent and continues to grow at an encouraging rate across industries. Additionally a latest report from the World Bank clearly states that the depth of the economic downturn might have been under estimated. This convention sorts to answer the question for governments and the business community on the way forward in terms of economic policies, funding models, networking for business opportunities and partnerships, industrial pectoral impact assessments and kickback solutions. Due to the historic global economic downturn, companies in the U.S. and throughout the developed world are now taking a serious look at developing new strategic relationships with emerging foreign markets, such as those in Africa. The 2010 Business Development Convention is designed to provide delegates with the right environment to network with industry professionals, funders, political decision makers, heads of multi-lateral organization and prospective business partners, while pursing potential business opportunities for a successful African trade and business development. We look forward to welcoming you at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg South Africa. "The rhetoric of global trade is filled with promise. We are told that free trade brings opportunity for all people, not just a fortunate few. We are told that it can provide a ladder to a better life, and deliverance from poverty and despair. And we are led to hope that the current round of trade negotiations will deliver on this promise. Sadly, the reality of the international trading system today does not match the rhetoric." Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
'Africa's profitability is one of the best kept secrets in today's world economy.' |
