The African Investment Forum recorded about USD 29,2 billion, in new investor interest, in Rabat, Morocco, last week.
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Chairperson of the Forum and President of the African Bank, said “this is truly outstanding, in addition to the 37 deals that are ready, there are still investments discussed and worked on.”
About 2,300 investors and delegates in this year’s Market Days, which is up by 60% from the prtevious year.
Adesina said 37 projects were discussed in multiple sectors including transport, power, infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, mining, urban infrastructure, water and sanitation management.
“We are becoming a global investment movement for Africa” he said.