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01.09.2014 Africa

Mining Sector Role In Driving African Economic Development

Focus Of International Forum In Perth Tomorrow
By Sean Whittington
Mining Sector Role In Driving African Economic Development
01.09.2014 LISTEN

The role of the mining sector in accelerating regional economic development in African countries – including driving the region's agricultural transformation - will be the focus of the fourth annual Africa Australia Research Forum being held in Perth tomorrow (Tuesday, 2 September 2014).


International delegates will explore/discuss in detail a number of key driving issues –including mapping the potential of Africa's mineral resources; innovation in financing environmental stewardship and the environmental legacy of mining; increasing local procurement through building capacity and capability; and adoption and adherence to various voluntary principles and guidelines (UN and OECD).

Entitled “Putting the pedal to the metal: How the extractives sector can contribute to accelerating regional economic development in the countries of Africa”, the Forum brings together a host of global representatives of the mining industry, government, civil society and academia ahead of the 2014 Paydirt Africa Down Under Conference, starting on Wednesday.

International speakers include:
 Ms Sheila Khama, Director - African Natural Resources Centre, African Development Bank, whose keynote presentation is titled “Shared value: Investors and African governments partnering to achieve mutual benefit”;

 Ms Isabelle Ramdoo,Deputy Head, Economic Governance Programme, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM);

 Mr Denis Blight, Chief Executive,Crawford Fund, and;

 Mr Ian Satchwell, Director, International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC).

WHAT: Africa Australia Research Forum – “Putting the pedal to the metal: How the extractive sector can contribute to accelerating regional economic development in the countries of Africa”

WHO: International mining, government, civil Society and academia experts

WHERE: Novotel Hotel, Perth
WHEN: From 9am today – Tuesday, 2 September 2014
MEDIA CONTACT - Sean Whittington Field Public Relations (0412) 591 520

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