11.45 - 12.15

Herta Von Stiegel (United Kingdom)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Ariya Capital LLP

The Next Investment Destination for Growth isn't China or India – it’s AFRICA!

In the past 30 years we have experienced the progressive rise of Asia and the relative decline of the West. India and China have become increasingly important and have influenced commercial decisions and investment strategies. However, discerning investors recognize that on the strength of demographics, natural resources and arable land Africa is rising and is becoming the next centre for growth. 11 African countries are growing faster than most in Asia and are poised for 10% or higher annual economic growth rate. Will Asia need to worry about its decline or will Asian investors benefit from African growth?