According African Economic Outlook 2018 Report, the infrastructure deficit is even more than was previously estimated. The deficit, which now stands between $130 – $180 billion USD, points to an infrastructure gap of between $68 and $108bn USD.
Governments and public institutions in Africa are looking into the PPP model as a mechanism to ensure the development of the required infrastructure, while not compromising on technology and expertise, all the while providing long term sustainable investment opportunities.
Since its inception in 2009, Africa PPP has become a key platform for industry stakeholders to meet, discuss, debate and share PPP plans. The 10th Africa Public Private Partnership Conference and Showcase is taking place at the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, from 24 – 25 October 2018. The event is being sponsored by Nedbank CIB, Almar Water Solutions, Allen & Overy and Kukuza, with the support of NEPAD group and MIGA.
Focusing on Energy, Transport and Energy partnerships, the event will feature over 40 expert speakers, from both the private and public sector, sharing their expertise, presenting project opportunities and debating the current and future state of Public-Private Partnerships in the African Continent. In addition, as part of the Africa PPP knowledge series, this edition will feature a pre-Conference training dubbed “Project Preparation Skills Development Workshop”.
The event’s opening Remarks will be made by the Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, and Chief Executive Officer of WESGRO, Tim Harris. Confirmed speakers include:
- Nico Saporiti, Senior Investment Officer, PPP Advisory, IFC
- Catherine Koffman, Co-Head infrastructure, Public Sector and Finance, Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank
- Umer Yaqub, Senior Investment Officer, Islamic Development Bank Group
- Chidi K.C. Izuwah Snr, Director General, The Presidency, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Nigeria
- Eng Ahmed Abdel Razek, Chairman, Industrial Development Authority (IDA), Egypt
- Silvester Kasuku, Director General/ CEO, LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority
- Manel Salvado Tenesa, Business Development Director, Africa, Almar Water Solutions
- Judy Nyakawa, Acting Director of PPP Unit, National Treasury, Kenya
- Elifas Luaanda, Acting Director, PPP Unit, Ministry of Finance, Namibia
- Cheikh Tidiane Diagne, Underwriter, Africa Regional Hub, MIGA/World Bank Group
To see the full list of speakers, and more information on how to attend Africa PPP 2018, please visit our website at www.ametrade.org/africappp
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