The Corporate Council On Africa THE U.S. - AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 30 - November 2, 2001
SUMMIT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Last Updated 11/20/01 Go To Agenda
Wednesday Morning October 31
Wednesday Afternoon October 31
Thursday Morning November 1
Thursday Afternoon November 1
Friday Morning November 2
A. Oil and Gas
A-1 Angola
A-3 The Role of Natural Gas from Africa in Global Energy Security
A-4 Libya: Prospects and Change for American Companies
A-5 Security, Risk, Management & Transparency in Conflict Areas
B. Power
B-1 TDA Energy and Power Projects
B-2 Transformation and Privatization: Models for Africa
B-4 Attracting Private Sector Investment in Power Facilities
C. Health Care
C-1 Health Care Management Systems - Policy and Frameworks for Africa - Funding Possibilities
C-2 HIV/AIDS and Health Care Management
C-3 Opportunities in Health Care
C-4 World Bank-Industry Cooperation on Safety and Environment Initiatives in Africa
D. Agribusiness
D-1 Biotechnology: The Case for Africa
D-2 Agribusiness in Africa: Market Opportunities and Assessment
D-3 Irrigation in Rural Agriculture Development
D-4 Commodity Programs: Trading and Financing
E. Transportation & Infrastructure
E-1 Export/Import: Getting Your Product In and Out of Africa
E-2 Infrastructure Privatization: Appropriate Solutions for Africa
E-3 TDA Transportation Projects
E-4 Ports and Infrastructure Solutions for Africa
E-5 Transport and Infrastructure Opportunities for Small Business
E-6 The Mining Sector in Africa: Trends and Opportunities
F. Information Technology
F-1 Telecom and Small Business in Africa
F-2 E-Commerce Business Solutions for Africa
F-3 TDA Telecom Projects
F-4 Privatization in the Telecom Sector: Barriers, Trends and Models
F-5 Harnessing the Power of Information: Strategic Decision Making in the Global Age
F-6 Using Media to Access Africa's Marketplace
G. Renewable Energy and the Environment
G-1 Solar Energy in Africa: Opportunities and Trends
G-2 TDA Environment Projects
G-3 Trends in Clean Energy Technologies in Africa
H. Country and Regional Business Opportunities
H-1 Doing Business in Africa: Developing Local Partners
H-2 Business Opportunities in Morocco and Tunisia
H-3 Business Opportunities in West Africa
H-4 Business Opportunities in Southern Africa (SADC)
H-5 Business Opportunities in East Africa (COMESA)
H-6 Doing Business in the CEMAC Region (Central Africa)
I. Doing Business in Africa Series
I-1 Doing Business in South Africa
I-2 Doing Business in Egypt
I-3 Doing Business in Nigeria
I-4 Doing Business in Algeria
I-5 Doing Business in Equatorial Guinea
J. Finance
J-1 The ABC's of Acquiring Investment Capital: What are the Minimum Documentary Requirements
J-2 Is Project Finance a Viable Option for Africa?
J-3 The Role of International Financial Institutions in Facilitating Business in Africa
J-4 How Africa's Banks Can Assist US Investors and Financial Institutions
J-5 Structuring Transactions When Hard Currency is NOT Available
K. Special Areas
K-1 US Government and US SME Development in Africa
K-2 SME's In Focus: Strategies for Sustainable Development in Africa - Role of Business Support Organizations - Due Diligence
K-3 Partnerships Through Bilateral Cooperation
K-4 AGOA: Next Steps?
K-6 US Government Policy in Africa
K-8 Côte d'Ivoire: The Gateway of West Africa
K-7 Doing Business in the Democratic Republic of Congo
K-5 A Curse or Blessing: Do Natural Resources in Africa Contribute To Conflict or Reconciliation?