The 3rd Africa Business Forum (ABF) opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today under the theme: Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity.

ABF hopes to promote an ongoing dialogue between Africa's private and public sectors. It also aims to foster opportunities for the private sector to contribute towards Africa’s collective efforts in addressing some of the key issues that impact the people, the planet and their prosperity.

Opening the forum was Vera Songwe (Ph.D.), Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Key topics to be raised during the forum include 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.

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 the private sector in Africa’s development; cutting edge and innovative ideas for financing sustainable development; and partnerships between the private and public sectors.

ABF focuses on 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: FBC

Image Source: ECA Official (Twitter)