Overview:

Foreign direct investment (FDI) can play a critical role in rebuilding and creating stability within conflict-affected and fragile economies. As the world economy slowly lifts itself out of a crippling recession, effective political risk mitigation will enhance investor confidence in developing markets, bringing in much needed capital inflows and reducing the threat of post-conflict relapses. How can FDI be encouraged in post-conflict states and what rewards exist for investors during this rebuilding stage?

The FT Summit: Managing Global Political Risk: Cross-Border Investment in Conflict-Affected and Fragile Economies, being held in partnership with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group, will feature a combination of insightful presentations and interactive panel discussions. Through this exclusive, invitation-only half-day event, delegates will network, listen to and share perspectives on the risks, challenges and rewards of investing in high-risk and fragile states.

Critical issues to be explored will include:

  • What are the prospects for economic development and growth outputs within conflict-affected countries?
  • Why should multinationals and financial investors invest in conflict-affected and fragile states?
  • How can conflict-affected markets draw more international investment?
  • How can multinationals and financial investors identify and assess the opportunities that exist for investing in re-built economies?
  • What due diligence is required to ensure responsible investing in conflict-affected states?
  • What are the main political risks to be aware of and how can they be managed and mitigated?
  • What is the role of ECAs, multilaterals and development banks in supporting multinationals and financial investors?


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Who Should Attend:

Attendance at this summit is by invitation only and is designed for Chairmen, CEOs, CFOs, CROs, COOs, CTOs, Chief Economists, Heads of Corporate Strategy, Senior Political Analysts and other senior figures representing developing and emerging markets, multinational companies, risk mitigators, investment banks and lenders.
Additional senior applicants will be considered for invitation subject to availability of places and meeting the above criteria.