ALN Annual International Conference 2016: “Africa: Bridging the Gulf”

The Middle East | Economy

Third Party Event

05 Oct 2016 - 06 Oct 2016

The ALN Annual International Conference 2016 titled “Africa: Bridging the Gulf” brings together business leaders, decision makers, strategic advisors and international investors from around the globe with a shared interest in doing business in Africa.

This year, McKinsey will present the first sequel to its 2010 report on Africa’s economies. Lions on the Move II: Realizing the potential of Africa’s economies is a follow-up report by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) based on extensive new research. It highlights a $4trn opportunity to serve fast-growing consumer and business markets and shows what it will take to double Africa’s manufacturing output.

For more information on the conference, go to www.africalegalnetwork.com/aln2016. To register, email ALN Events at ALNEvents@africalegalnetwork.com. This is an invitation-only event.  

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