Ethiopia is to host the third Africa- Japan Business Investment Forum starting from 31st August to 2nd September, 2015, according to Ethiopian News Agency.

Ethiopia is the first to host the forum other than Japan. The first and the second Forums were held in 2013 and 2014 in Tokyo, Japan.

The Forum intends to boost relations between Japanese and African business networks and to share best practices and opportunities.

The Investment Forum will draw some key actors in the Japanese and African businesses.

The Forum targets on key sectors such as finance, agri-business, manufacturing, energy and technology, among others.

More than 350 guests are expected to attend the Africa-Japan Business Investment Forum, including Heads of State and Government Officials, business leaders, funding agencies and potential investors.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency