Today, the question of why Africa matters is not up for debate. However, the question that does remain – for US business leaders and investors – is how to navigate the opportunity set. With 54 countries, 29 stock markets, 15 bond markets and an expanding universe of public and private businesses, investors have a growing number of avenues through which to participate in the continent’s transformation.

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This publication highlights ways in which US-African engagement can be deepened, and consists of both proprietary research and perspectives from global business and political leaders. Featuring contributions by:

• Johan Steyn: Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Cargill
• Nik Nesbitt: General Manager, East Africa, IBM
• Dr. Christo Wiese: Chairman Pepkor, Non-Executive Chairman of Shoprite Holdings
• Mark Pittman: Senior Managing Director, Allstate Investments
• Jay Ireland: President and Chief Executive Officer of General Electric Africa
• Alan Davies: Chief Executive Diamonds and Minerals, Rio Tinto
• Kola Karim: Chief Executive Officer, Shoreline Energy International
• Mimi Alemayehou: Executive Advisor and Chair of Blackstone Africa Infrastructure
• Fred Hochberg: President and Chairman, US Export-Import Bank
• Donald Gips: Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group and Former US Ambassador to South Africa
• Nicky Newton-King: Chief Executive Officer, Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Please click here for a summary of what happened at the 'Africa Leaders Summit' and why it matters for global Investors