On the role of sovereign wealth funds in encouraging foreign direct investment and good governance Why is governance so central to the success of sovereign wealth fund investment? ALI MAHMOUD: Good governance minimises risk and ensures that no one individual can sway the trajectory of the fund. We view governance as the cornerstone of long-term success. It allows sovereign funds to serve…
On the changing commercial ecosystem and how governance reforms are evolving to align with international standards How do you evaluate the trade finance landscape? MOHAMMED ALI ADDARRAT: Letters of credit remain the cornerstone of Libya’s trade finance landscape, initially dominated by imports of finished goods, such as food products, for consumer and public sector markets. Over the…
Global institutions, other countries and private sector actors must see African development as a priority, not just for Africa, but for their interests as well. Due to long-standing internal and external factors, Nigeria and Africa’s economic structures have been skewed to impede development, industrial expansion, job creation and the equitable distribution of wealth. If Nigeria is to fulfil its…
In English La Mauritanie, pays d'Afrique du Nord-Ouest et du Maghreb, possède une économie diversifiée avec plusieurs secteurs contribuant à sa forte croissance économique. L'économie du pays est principalement alimentée par le secteur minier, en particulier la production de minerai de fer, qui représente une part significative des revenus d'exportation. De plus, la Mauritanie dispose…
En Français The Northwest African country ofMauritania has a diverse economy with various sectors contributing to its strong economic growth. The country's economy is primarily driven by the mining sector, particularly iron ore production, which accounts for a significant portion of its export earnings. Additionally, Mauritania has substantial reserves of other minerals such as…
Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Housing, Utilities & Urban Communities and supported by both public and private sectors connecting investors and developers to unique opportunities throughout the country, Cityscape Egypt is the largest and most important real estate exhibition in the Egypt and Africa. Cityscape Egypt Real Estate Exhibition 2024 promises to be bigger and better, with…
Egypt has a rich history of gold mining dating back to the Pharaonic era, but has only produced one commercial gold mine in modern times, Sukari. The North African country’s Eastern Desert is primed to become the next big exploration target for global mining companies, with its wealth of untapped minerals and precious metals waiting to be explored. Increasing exploration efforts will therefore…
Sous le haut patronage de son Excellence, Monsieur Kaïs Saïd, Président de la République Tunisienne, Tunisia Africa Business Council-TABC organise la 7ème édition de la conférence internationale "FINANCING INVESTMENT & TRADE in AFRICA – FITA2024", les 11 et 12 Juin 2024 à l’hôtel Laïco, Tunis. Cette 7ème édition verra notamment l’organisation de plusieurs « side events »…
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