Programme

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Securing the Future
Arena debate
Pavilion 4, Hall 4.1, Arena


Many African economies have been a bright spot for the global economy since the onset of the financial crisis. However, is Africa ready to experience growth similar to that witnessed in Asia over the past decades?


Moderator:
Alexey Repik , President, Delovaya Rossiya (Business Russia)

Panellists
Stephen Jennings , Chief Executive Officer, Renaissance Group
Nikolai Zelenski , Chief Executive Officer, Nordgold
Alexey Repik , President, Delovaya Rossiya (Business Russia)
Andrey Kuzyaev , Vice-President, Lukoil; President, Lukoil Overseas
Mark Cutifani , Chief Executive Officer, AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.
Alexey Repik , President, Delovaya Rossiya (Business Russia)

Broadcast

Key moments

Africa is going to grow, and that is a chance for everyone who wants to grow with it.
Andrei Kuzyaev
As far as consumers are concerned, Africa is experiencing the most rapid urbanization in the history of mankind.
Stephen Jennings
The GDP of sub-Saharan Africa is $1 trillion and it is about to double within the next 10 years.
Raila Odinga