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The Africa development Conference is designed and it’s implemented by the BOLD SOLUTIONS GROUP, in Partnership with the SIERRA-LEONE LOCAL CONTENT AGENCY.
About The Conference
THE CONFERENCE
The conference aims to identify organizations and or individuals both in public or private institutions that have contributed to Africa’s socio-economic development in pivotal ways. But more uniquely the Conference is tailored to drive the rest of the African continent into the ‘new’ Sierra-Leone, digesting the intra trade, partnership, and investment opportunities the country offers. Basically, the conference will gather individuals that have proved to be exemplary development partners to the continent in diverse ways, albeit with particular emphasis on success stories spanning through the last decade.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
Africa is a continent rich in resources and opportunities, yet intra-African trade remains significantly underutilized. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a unique opportunity to enhance economic integration, foster inter-trade partnerships, and attract investment across the continent. Sierra Leone, with its strategic location and untapped potential, is well-positioned to host a pivotal conference that can drive the rest of Africa into stronger economic ties and investment opportunities.
The Africa Development Conference 2024 aims to bring together key stakeholders from across the continent, including government officials, business leaders, investors, and development partners. The conference will serve as a platform to discuss, strategize, and implement initiatives that will enhance inter-trade and investment in Africa.
OBJECTIVE
The primary objectives of the conference are to:
Promote Intra-African Trade: Facilitate discussions on reducing trade barriers and promoting the free flow of goods and services across African borders.
Attract Investment: Showcase investment opportunities in Sierra Leone and other African countries to international and regional investors.
Foster Partnerships: Encourage partnerships between African businesses and international investors.
Share Best Practices: Exchange knowledge and best practices on successful trade and investment strategies.
Support AfCFTA Implementation: Provide a platform for discussing the implementation of AfCFTA and its benefits.
KEY ACTIVITIES
The conference will feature a variety of activities, including:
Keynote Speeches: Presentations from high-level dignitaries, including heads of state, industry leaders, and experts in trade and investment.
Panel Discussions: Interactive sessions on topics such as trade facilitation, investment opportunities, infrastructure development, and regulatory frameworks.
Workshops and Breakout Sessions: Focused discussions on specific sectors such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and technology.
Exhibition: A trade and investment exhibition showcasing products, services, and investment opportunities from across Africa.
Networking Events: Opportunities for participants to network and build relationships with potential partners and investors.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
The expected outcomes of the conference include:
- Enhanced Trade Relations: Strengthened trade relationships between African countries.
- Increased Investment: Increased foreign and intra-African investment in key sectors.
- Strategic Partnerships: Formation of new business partnerships and alliances.
- Policy Recommendations: Development of policy recommendations to support trade and investment.
- Knowledge Exchange: Improved understanding of best practices in trade and investment.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience for the conference includes:
- Government officials and policy makers
- Business leaders and entrepreneurs
- Investors and financial institutions
- Trade and industry associations
- International development partners
- Academics and researchers
- Media representatives
BUDGET AND FUNDING
A detailed budget will be developed during the planning phase. Funding will be sought from a combination of sources, including:
- Government contributions
- Corporate sponsorships
- International development partners
- Registration fees
CONCLUSION
The Africa Development Conference 2024 in Sierra Leone represents a significant opportunity to drive the continent towards greater economic integration, enhanced trade partnerships, and increased investment. By bringing together key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, the conference will provide a platform to discuss, strategize, and implement initiatives that will unlock the continent’s potential for sustainable development and prosperity.
THE AWARDS
With political partisanship and, historical documentations shortcomings, and the sheer passage of time increasingly blurring the relative contributions of some individuals, enterprises and institutions, we have seen the need to honor the most outstanding contributors to Africa’s economic growth and social development, and publicly recognize them by way of award during the conference. This aims not only to show appreciation for their efforts and accomplishments in this regard but also to establish them as role models worthy of emulation by everyone else.
The rich knowledge welded by these delegates will be brought to bear amongst the locals in Sierra-Leone and all that will be in attendance of this al-important conference.
In particular, this edition of the AFRICA DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, aim to identify individuals, public institutions and private enterprises, that have made outstanding contributions to Africa’s effort to improve upon the continents ability to feed itself and eradicate poverty. As well as navigate its way through the post covid economic challenges and the recent coup d’états across some countries in Africa.
Consequently, this conference seeks to identify and dissect the African problem and finding leads amongst delegates can go a long way to provide practical solutions.
While striving for excellence, the second leg of this conference seeks to for the sake of posterity, select exemplary contributors to the continent’s recent growth and development-, and efforts to economic recovery, so as to establish a place in history for such unsung heroes of our time.
Also to motivate trade and investment among member countries to be able to globalize the African agenda.
