Mr. Shankar

Africa: Opportunities for Business and Investment

Ernest Wilson, Paul Hinks, Jay Ireland, Sam Nuwanzi, Mr. Shankar, Minister Turkpour, Paul Tullis, Mark Kahn

The Milken Institute's inaugural Africa track convened high-profile leaders including Bill Gates and Paul Kagame to address critical sector-specific challenges in power, banking, and infrastructure. Panelists from GE, Standard Chartered, and Symbian Power detailed strategies for navigating complex regulatory landscapes, debunking corruption myths, and shifting investment mindsets to capitalize on the continent's growing consumer market. Discussions highlighted a pivot toward local execution, the rise of competitive financing from BRICS nations, and the necessity of blending indigenous entrepreneurship with structured capital to drive sustainable economic integration.