The Africa Forum on Business and Security
31 JULY 2012
SOUTH SUDAN VICE-PRESIDENT TO ATTEND BUSINESS AND SECURITY FORUM
The Vice-President of South Sudan, HE Dr Riek Machar, will join senior ministers from Kenya and other African countries at the forthcoming Africa Forum on Business and Security, it was announced on Monday, July 30th.
Dr Machar has been a key figure in developing the fledgling economy of the world’s newest state since it attained independence from Sudan just over a year ago.
At the Africa Forum on Business and Security, which will be held at Nairobi’s Laico Regency Hotel on September 13th and 14th, 2012, Dr Machar and other statesmen will rub shoulders with business leaders, investors, security experts and decision-makers from all over Africa and beyond.
“The Africa Forum on Business and Security is taking place at a very interesting and important time for Africa,” says Peris Wanjiru of conference organisers ICWE. “Many African economies are growing at six or seven per cent a year. The one thing that can hold us back now is a failure to address the security challenges that confront us. This ground breaking, pan-African dialogue between the public and private sectors will make a real difference.”
The conference will focus on dealing with persistent problems, attracting investors, protecting vulnerable sectors and securing growth. It will also consider the immense opportunities for African business in delivering security, investment, skills and jobs.
Businesses wanting to take part in the Forum should contact Anna Shigwedha at anna.shigwedha@newsecurityfoundation.org for more information.
For more information on the Forum, please contact Juliane Walter at juliane.walter@icwe.net or visit the conference website www.usalamaafrica.org.
On 14.09.2012 several Forum sessions will be held.
Subjects to be discussed:
Session 5: Banking, Finance and Insurance
Session 6: Tourism
Session 7: Agriculture, Environment, Food and Water
Session 8: Resilience and Response
Forum D: Tackling Persistent Problems and Changing Perceptions
Forum E: Education, Training and Skills
Forum F: Special Debate
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On 13.09.2012 several Forum sessions will be held.
Subjects to be discussed:
Session 1: Information, Communications and Identity Security
Session 2: Trade and Transport Security
Session 3: Resource Security – Mining and Minerals
Session 4: Resource Security – Energy
Forum A: Africa’s Private Security Sector
Forum B: Security and Investment
Forum C: Summary, Report Back and Comments
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On 12.09.2012 a number of special pre-conference workshops may also be held in Nairobi. These will give an opportunity for discussion, study and training.
Subjects are likely to include:
– Critical Infrastructure Crisis Management
– Aviation and Airport Security
– Space, Aerospace and Security-Related Issues in Africa
– Emergency First Aid for First Responders
– Problems with Identity – Public Health, Statistics, Identity Documents and Elections…
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All sessions of The Africa Forum on Business, Investment and Security will be held in public and we welcome the presence of Kenyan and international media at what promises to be a fascinating conference.
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The Call for Papers will close on August 7, 2012.