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Europe’s economic policy should strive for a new level of maturity with regard to #Africa that not only involves development aid, but rather lays down the parameters for massive investment from #Europe in African markets. Millions of new jobs could thus be created in Africa every year and also help to slow down migration flows,” stated Oliver Hermes, President CEO of the Wilo Group during today’s Business Conference “Building Bridges – Africa” that was hosted by Wilo at the #Wilopark in #Dortmund, #Germany. In cooperation with the Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft (German - African Business Association) and under the auspices of the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)) Svenja Schulze, the multinational technology group provided about 100 guests with the opportunity to exchange experiences and network as part of lectures, panel discussions and project insights. In addition, it was announced during the event that the “International German Sustainability Prize” would be jointly awarded for the first time by Wilo in 2023 to corporate partnerships between German companies and companies from the Global South. “The African market will grow in economic importance regardless. German companies that want to remain competitive would do well to establish a local presence today rather than tomorrow,” stated Oliver Hermes. #africa #sustainabledevelopment #businessinafrica #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #Wilo #sustainability

INDIA – KENYA BUSINESS FORUM Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), led by the CEO Ms Carole Kariuki, yesterday led the Kenyan private sector at the India – Kenya Business Forum that was held in Nairobi on the auspices of the visit of a business delegation from India led by Hon. V. Muraleedharan - Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs. The event was graced by Hon. Rebecca Miano - Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry. The forum also saw the launch of the India-Kenya Business Council which aims to provide a structured platform to fortify bilateral relations and foster increased investments in both Kenya and India while at the same time fostering a balanced trade relationship between the two nations. The Council will also facilitate the exchange of valuable information on business and encourage joint ventures and technology transfer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBgiJ8KE

Invest in Africa and not a member of Westminster Africa Business Group? You're missing out! It was a great pleasure to join distinguished guests including Kenya's Attorney General, Hon. Justin B. N. Muturi E.G.H for WABGs annual reception. The room was full to the brim with British investors, MPs & diplomats discussing investment opportunities and areas of common interest with their counterparts from the continent. Anyone who's paying attention sees the richly diverse opportunities on offer across Africa. It's no longer 'the future'....it's 'THE NOW'. 💪 The African Union is now officially a member of the G20 💪 While tech investment in Europe declined in 2022, in Africa it continued to grow - with Africa's tech sector projected to be worth $712 billion by 2050* 💪The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world's largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to create a single market for the continent. The UK must embrace stronger ties and genuinely see African nations as equal partners or we'll be the ones who lose out - financially, politically, diplomatically, and culturally. If you already invest on the continent, or see African expansion as a priority for your business you should join Westminster Africa Business Group. Get in touch via their LinkedIn page or drop me a line and I'll point you in the right direction. *The report was compiled by Endeavour Nigeria - see more here https://lnkd.in/eYcYEg6P

Botswana hosts US – Africa Business Summit 2023   The US - Africa Business Summit will be hosted in Gaborone, Botswana on the 11th - 14th of July 2023. The US - Africa Business Summit brings together heads of states, government officials, policymakers, private sector, industry leaders, and businesses from the United States of America and the African continent to converse on wide-ranging issues on business, trade relations, and bilateral relations between the US and African states.   The US - Africa Business Summit is organised and hosted in Botswana in collaboration with the Corporate Council on Africa. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is the leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa. The CCA aims to promote business and investment between the United States and African nations and serves as a neutral, trusted intermediary connecting its member firms with the essential government and business leaders they need to do business and succeed in Africa. Why participate in the US - Africa Business Summit   The US-Africa Business Summit provides an opportunity for targeted high-level engagements between the US and African States delegates. Delegates will have access to over 1 200 delegates from the United States and across the African continent. • High-level interactions between US and African states delegates  • Targeted business-to-business engagements • Creation of contacts and leads for trade/Investment • To nurture relations and stimulate more trade relations between the US and African delegates   The US – Africa Business Summit attracts an exceptional line-up of global public and private global business leaders from various sectors, and well over 1 200 delegates from over 65 countries. The 2023 US-Africa Summit will be held under the theme: Enhancing Africa’s value in Global Value chains.   Register to be part of the US - Africa Business Summit at https://lnkd.in/d4uFM5aU 

Botswana hosts US – Africa Business Summit 2023   The US - Africa Business Summit will be hosted in Gaborone, Botswana on the 11th - 14th of July 2023. The US - Africa Business Summit brings together heads of states, government officials, policymakers, private sector, industry leaders, and businesses from the United States of America and the African continent to converse on wide-ranging issues on business, trade relations, and bilateral relations between the US and African states.   The US - Africa Business Summit is organised and hosted in Botswana in collaboration with the Corporate Council on Africa. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is the leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa. The CCA aims to promote business and investment between the United States and African nations and serves as a neutral, trusted intermediary connecting its member firms with the essential government and business leaders they need to do business and succeed in Africa. Why participate in the US - Africa Business Summit   The US-Africa Business Summit provides an opportunity for targeted high-level engagements between the US and African States delegates. Delegates will have access to over 1 200 delegates from the United States and across the African continent. • High-level interactions between US and African states delegates  • Targeted business-to-business engagements • Creation of contacts and leads for trade/Investment • To nurture relations and stimulate more trade relations between the US and African delegates   The US – Africa Business Summit attracts an exceptional line-up of global public and private global business leaders from various sectors, and well over 1 200 delegates from over 65 countries. The 2023 US-Africa Summit will be held under the theme: Enhancing Africa’s value in Global Value chains.   Register to be part of the US - Africa Business Summit at https://lnkd.in/d4uFM5aU 

💫🙋♀🙋♂ We are pleased to invite you to the two-day international conference Business Forum: Challenges and Opportunities for Business, which will take place in Warsaw! The event is organized by the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine (USAID CEP) in Ukraine in partnership with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and in cooperation with Diia.Business Center Warsaw and the Polish Związek Przedsiębiorców i Pracodawców / Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers. 🗣 About 40 speakers will take part in the conference, including representatives of the Government of Ukraine, business community, expert organizations, etc. 🎯 The purpose of the conference is to provide Ukrainian business with information on available opportunities and grant programs of the Government of Ukraine and the USAID CEP, as well as effective tools for business recovery and development. The forum participants will also share their experience in overcoming the challenges caused by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including relocation to safer regions, resumption of business operations, and maintaining and increasing exports in times of war. The agenda of the forum features dynamic and engaging discussions highlighting: 📌 Challenges and opportunities for business 📌 Increasing exports as a key factor in ensuring economic sustainability 📌 Access to finance 📌 Experience of displaced businesses: challenges in a new place; importance of social impact during the war 📌 Business support organizations 📌 Educational programs and reskilling 📌 Sustainability and development of the technology industry Please follow the link to get more information and register for the online event 👉 www.events4business.org #business #opportunities #development #entrepreneurs #event

Restarting your business in a new location is entirely feasible. Today in Kyiv, the III International Forum: International Business Days took place. The theme was "The Role of Diaspora Organisations in Revitalizing Ukrainian Business Through Market Internationalisation Processes." Representatives from powerful diaspora organisations from many countries around the world shared their experiences on how forced migrants are overcoming business borders and the support they have received from host countries. Clear steps regarding the support of Ukrainian business in Ireland were voiced by Michael Baskin, the head of the Ukrainian Crisis Centre in Ireland (UCCI). According to him, Ukrainian business is rapidly changing and can find solutions in the most challenging situations. However, to genuinely assist migrants planning to have their own business, it's crucial to consolidate the efforts of all international agencies concerned with the fate of Ukrainian business. In summary, the forum emphasized the critical role of diaspora organisations and international cooperation in revitalizing Ukrainian business. Michael Baskin underscored the resilience of Ukrainian entrepreneurs and called for unified efforts from all stakeholders to truly make a difference. Such collaboration could prove pivotal in shaping a more robust and globally integrated Ukrainian business landscape.