The US/UK-Africa Business Council, in collaboration with George Washington University, convened a high-level forum bringing together diaspora leaders, policymakers, private-sector executives, and technology innovators to explore the future of economic partnerships with the DRC.
Discussions centered on sustainable development, job creation, digital transformation (including AI), renewable energy, and infrastructure. The forum’s core objective was to clarify investment opportunities and regulatory frameworks, positioning the DRC as a priority partner for economic collaboration.
Program Highlights
- Welcome & Opening Remarks: Keynotes by GW Business School leadership and industry experts set the stage for economic collaboration.
- Charting a New Course: A high-level dialogue on governance, finance, and the future of DRC partnerships.
- Investor Briefing: Sessions covering fiscal reforms, regulatory frameworks, and sectoral opportunities.
- Closing & MOU Ceremony: A formal signing ceremony to strengthen public-private partnerships and collaboration.
Key Participants & Outcome
The forum brought together a prestigious group of organizations from finance, technology, energy, and global institutions, fostering an environment of strategic dialogue.
Notable Participants & Organizations
- Finance & Banking: Bank of America, Citigroup, UBA, Visa, Wells Fargo, Mastercard
- Technology & AI: Google, Intel, Meta, HP, Oracle
- Energy & Mining: BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Glencore, Rio Tinto
- Institutions: IMF, World Bank, USTR, EXIM Bank, Afreximbank, and government representatives.
Outcome: The event successfully created a credible platform for strategic insight and networking, highlighting the DRC as a compelling investment destination and reinforcing partnerships that support sustainable economic growth and job creation.
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