The Summit programme consists of seven topical sessions some inplenary and some in
workshop format spread over two days and will feature presentations on themes such as:
Old Ties Worth Reviving: Ancient Trade in the Indian Ocean Region
Africa, Arabia & Asia: An Overview of Current Economic and Political Ties
Africa: Can it Realise its Potential?
The Middle East: Conflict and Vision
China & India: Two Emerging Markets in the World
The Rising Influence of Emerging Markets in the World
Trend-Setting Investments and Interregional Business Involvements
Sector-Specific Presentations and Discussions on Financial Services, Infrastructure,
Energy, ICT, Tourism, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Coping with Growing Infrastructure Demands (Power, Water, Telecommunications)
The Role of Emerging Markets in Managing Fundamental World Problems
Balancing Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
Trackling Poverty and Underdevelopment
Reducing the Economic Divide Between the Rich and the Poor Natioanlly and Internationally
Challenges and Opportunities through Globalisation
The Ongoing Competition for FDI
The Role of Governments, Trade & Investment Promotion Agencies, International
Organisations and Business in Driving and Managing the Relationship
