Latin American emerging economies have become a focus for Big Pharma investment, with a number of significant investment projects announced this year
Events on Wednesday 09th November 2011:
Eleventh World Free Zone Convention
The Eleventh World Free Zone Conventionwill be held in Shanghai, China between the 8th and the 11th November this year. The local co-organisers are the Shanghai Free Trade Zones Administration, a newly formed management team with responsibility for three major port/zones.
Topics will cover Innovation in Zones and both Inward and Outward Investment. 250 - 300 participants are expected - half from other countries; the balance from the major Chinese zones. The presence of the World Bank, IMF, WCO and other major institutions points to an increasing awareness of zones' value for developing economies. A site visit is included.
Tuesday 08 November 2011 09:00 - Friday 11 November 2011 18:00 - Shanghai, ChinaMore upcoming events this week
- 28 Nov 09:00 - 1 Dec 17:00 at Abuja, Nigeria: WAPIC
November 2011:
2 Nov |
International Outsourcing Forum 2011
The International Outsourcing Forumand International Outsourcing Forum Locationswill provide senior executives with everything they need to know about current BPO, ITeS and location options and strategies. Participants will have access to a platform designed to discover best-practices, network with peers facing similar challenges and gain insight into both established and emerging outsourcing suppliers and location alternatives from around the world. |
8 Nov |
Eleventh World Free Zone Convention
The Eleventh World Free Zone Conventionwill be held in Shanghai, China between the 8th and the 11th November this year. The local co-organisers are the Shanghai Free Trade Zones Administration, a newly formed management team with responsibility for three major port/zones. Topics will cover Innovation in Zones and both Inward and Outward Investment. 250 - 300 participants are expected - half from other countries; the balance from the major Chinese zones. The presence of the World Bank, IMF, WCO and other major institutions points to an increasing awareness of zones' value for developing economies. A site visit is included.
13:30 GLOBALISATION OF ECONOMIES AND FTZ DEVELOPMENT
Innovation of FTZs in China
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15 Nov |
Islamic Financial Intelligence Summit 2011
The Banker magazine, in association with Bank Negara Malaysia, presents this full day event focusing on the opportunities available within one of the fastest growing sectors in the global financial system. With the fourth annual summit taking place in Malaysia, we will be analysing the country and the regional variations which can be seen from this leading Islamic financial hub. Join us to discuss the emerging trends of Islamic Finance. |
24 Nov |
India-Africa Forum 2011
India’s long-standing relations with Africa are gathering unprecedented pace, with trade flows and FDI stock soaring, and political ties solidifying. Africa’s growing economies provide a rich market for technology and goods, and will continue to fuel international growth among Indian companies. Join us at the India-Africa Forum to address the mutual advantages of a deepening India-Africa partnership and to discover the investment opportunities in African countries. |
28 Nov |
WAPIC
The 8th annual West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) aims to increase electrification rates through enabling partnerships in power development project finance, and infrastructure rehabilitation. This year the WAPIC two-day conference and exhibition offers a platform for power providers, investors, and industry expert to discuss and ensure the effective restructuring and sustainable development of West Africa’s energy ecosystem. |
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