The Financial Times broke new ground in October in a relationship with Africa
that stretches back to the paper’s opening issue more than 125 years ago. For
the first time, it hosted a conference with an African-led agenda, backed by
a special report, providing a platform for debate and discussion with
investment partners, old and new.
The continent’s economic growth is the second fastest in the world, underpinned by a virtuous cycle of improved governance, Chinese-led investments in infrastructure, high commodities prices, and the growth of a nascent, even if fragile, middle class. Yet, risks abound, from rising inequality to the potential of setbacks in governance.
The inaugural FT Africa Summit gathered a sell-out delegation of 300 senior attendees and an expert speaker panel of finance ministers, investors and businesses leaders from around the region.
The continent’s economic growth is the second fastest in the world, underpinned by a virtuous cycle of improved governance, Chinese-led investments in infrastructure, high commodities prices, and the growth of a nascent, even if fragile, middle class. Yet, risks abound, from rising inequality to the potential of setbacks in governance.
The inaugural FT Africa Summit gathered a sell-out delegation of 300 senior attendees and an expert speaker panel of finance ministers, investors and businesses leaders from around the region.
SPEAKERS INCLUDED
| R S Dabengwa
Group President & CEO MTN Group |
Ivan Glasenberg
Chief Executive Officer Glencore |
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| Vimal Shah
Group CEO Bidco |
Tidjane Thiam
Group Chief Executive Prudential |
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