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    2014 London Summit - Africa Rising: How Fast?

    Mark Cutis, Jay Ireland, Kola Karim, Ben Kruger, Vimal Shah, June Sarpong, Nick Williams, Paul Links, Sandra, Tarek

    This panel of experts from institutions including Shoreline Energy, Standard Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council evaluates Africa's projected status as the world's second-fastest growing region, driven by rapid urbanization and a massive $2 trillion infrastructure gap. Participants advocate for a strategic shift toward patient capital with 10 to 15-year horizons and local partnerships to overcome critical bottlenecks in power, logistics, and SME financing. The discussion concludes that despite persistent challenges like high interest rates and bureaucratic delays, technological leapfrogging and improving governance are enabling a maturing market where agile local firms can outperform global giants.