National Security Advisor Susan Rice Joins the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
Under-investment and lack of development in Africa’s critical infrastructure continues to threaten the continent’s dynamic growth. Addressing Africa’s infrastructure gap will require vast technical expertise, significant financing, and a commitment to making the reforms necessary to attract private sector investment. This session explores the public-private partnerships, technological innovations, and financing tools that are transforming energy, transport, and digital infrastructure in Africa.
Welcoming the panel: Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group
Moderator: The Honorable Susan Rice, Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor
Speakers:
Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the Board and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company
Tshepo Mahloele, CEO, Harith Fund Managers
Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Chairman, Econet Wireless
Virginia Rometty, Chairman, President and CEO, IBM
Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Blackstone
