2014 Business Summit Theme, London, 18 July 2014
India – Africa: Business Opportunities & Growth Potential
The aim of this seminar was to promote and encourage investment by international companies in Africa. Many international companies often have reservations about business risks and uncertainties in Africa. The Summit has provided innovative ideas and practical advice on how a foreign investor can manage with caution a successful entry into Africa.
The objectives of the Summit were to:
- Promote and encourage investment by international companies in Africa.
- Provide advice on how to manage the risks that are specific to doing business in Africa.
- Identify areas for trade training investment and growth in different countries of Africa.
- Provide a guide on good corporate governance and the sustainability of the current business model in Africa.
Ms. Farida SAWADOGO was the recipient of the Africa Enterprising Women Award, at the AIBF’s 2014 Business Excellence Awards, House of Lords Palace of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. This prize rewards one (e) Young African entrepreneur in the field whose determination and vision helps to
create business opportunities for SMEs in her country and in Africa.
Farida Sawadogo accepts the African Women’s Award, from Baroness Verma, British Minister for Energy and Climate Change, at the AIBF’s 2014 Business Excellence Awards, House of Lords Palace of Westminster, London, UK, 18 July 2014.
