The Corporate Council On Africa
THE U.S. - AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 30 - November 2, 2001

SUMMIT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
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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

 

Wednesday Morning
October 31

Wednesday Afternoon
October 31

Thursday Morning
November 1

Thursday Afternoon
November 1

Friday Morning
November 2

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)

 

Wednesday Morning
October 31

Wednesday Afternoon
October 31

Thursday Morning
November 1

Thursday Afternoon
November 1

Friday Morning
November 2

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?

 

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