The third round of Africa Business Forum scheduled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia next month is set to focus on investing in people, planet and prosperity. Experts attending the forum will discuss the challenges and impacts of climate change; energy sustainability and efficiency; healthcare-renewable energy nexus; pharmaceuticals manufacturing; innovative financing mechanisms; governance and responsible investments; and sustainable development in Africa. Both public and private sectors need to address the hurdles of unpacking the climate-energy-health nexus and financing in Africa. The Africa Business Forum is an annual event that brings together heads of states, policymakers, industry leaders, thinkers and private businesses to discuss the role of private sector in Africa’s development; cutting hedge and innovative ideas for financing sustainable development in Africa; and partnerships between African private and public sectors. The Africa Business Forum focuses on the issues, challenges and opportunities that are most relevant for African economies and societies, and provides a unique networking environment for policymakers, private sector, financiers, academia and civil society.

Source: News Business Ethiopia January 14, 2020 14:37 UTC