BRIEFING ON NIGERIA DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE FORUM 2009 CONFERENCE
We write to provide you briefing on the upcoming Nigeria Development and Finance Forum 2009 (NDFF 2009). This conference is the second in the Emerging Nigeria Conference series, which is organised by Financial Nigeria International Limited.
NDFF 2009 is expected to attract over 400 delegates that comprise Nigerian professionals in the UK, government and business representatives from Nigeria and good representations from the international policy and finance communities, as well as the media.
The conference will hold on May 15 -16, 2009 at The Guoman Cumberland Hotel, London, United Kingdom.
Agenda:
The main agenda of the conference is to address risks to long-term socio-economic, and market performances in Nigeria. NDFF 2009 will pool stakeholders and experts who will deliberate on strategies that will help to mitigate the effect of the global economic meltdown on Nigeria. This is with the view that the country will position well for the next episode of growth which will inevitably follow the present global economic adversity.
The conference will highlight the investment and growth opportunities in the country in line with the identification of Nigeria by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a frontier emerging market in September 2008.
NDFF 2009 will also seek to re-spark dialogue on Nigeria at the international stage with the specific objective that the country remains on the radar of foreign investors and donors.
The conference will provide information tools that will address the threat of cutback in aid, foreign direct investment and other forms of capital flows into Nigeria.
Outcomes:
Key outcomes anticipated from the conference include better understanding of the bright spots in the reform process in Nigeria which will contribute to immediate and long-term gains.
The conference will rekindle the need to push through the needed reforms that will improve governance, boost private sector growth and uplift the social sector.
Policy interventions that are helping to reduce the impact of the financial crisis on Nigeria would be shared.
Above all, deliberations at NDFF 2009 will provide a way forward for Nigerian leaders across the sectors to communicate their development and business goals to an international audience.
The agenda of and outcomes expected from Nigeria Development and Finance Forum 2009 represent significant opportunities for Nigerian stakeholders to contribute to constructive and robust dialogue on Nigeria.
Participation:
For enquiries on participation as a delegate, sponsor and speaking, please contact the undersigned.
'Jide Akintunde Seye Aina
Managing Editor / Conference Coordinator, Lagos Partner/ Conference Planning Group, UK01 897 4125, 0802 343 9098
