Latin American emerging economies have become a focus for Big Pharma investment, with a number of significant investment projects announced this year
Events on Tuesday 18th September 2012:
Iraq Finance 2012
Iraq Finance 2012 is the first international conference and exhibition on banking and financial institutions in Iraq.
The purpose of the event is to regenerate Iraq’s financial sector, both public and private, and explore mechanisms for the financing of Iraq’s major projects. It will be attended by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Governor of the Central Bank, together with senior representatives from across 7 different Ministries.
Tuesday 18 September 2012 08:00 - Wednesday 19 September 2012 18:00 - The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London, UKSeptember 2012:
4 Sep |
XXII Economic Forum
New Visions for Hard Times. Europe and the World Confronting the Crisis” - this is the motto of XXII Economic Forum , which will be held on 4th-6th of September 2012 in Krynica, Poland. The Economic Forum in Krynica is one of the most significant international events in Central Europe. It has been held annually since 1991 by the Warsaw-based Institute for Eastern Studies in the picturesque mountain resort of Krynica in southern Poland. Every year, the Forum brings together high-level participants from more than 60 countries, with the aim of developing dialogue and cooperation among EU countries, their neighbours and partners. The Economic Forum in Krynica is one of the most prestigious place for discussion about the future of Europe. Numerous speeches and statements made during the Economic Forum are often quoted by the biggest world media and widely commented by international experts and think-tanks. |
13 Sep |
Brazil-Africa Forum 2012
This is Africa presents the inaugural ‘Brazil-Africa Forum’, a one day summit exploring the deepening interaction between these two countries. This forum will unite leading figures from Brazil and Africa, with keynote addresses, panel discussions and case studies designed to investigate the strong cultural and socioeconomic similarities between Brazil and Africa. Join us to hear first hand evidence of how “South – South” cooperation is driving development in Africa. |
14 Sep |
UgandaInvest London 2012 Forum
UgandaInvest London 2012 Forum, 14th September at the Mayfair Hotel covering key sectors in Uganda including oil & gas, energy, agriculture, urban development, banking & finance and manufacturing. Key note speakers: The Vice President of Uganda Edward Ssekandi, accompanied by the Hon. Minister of Finance Maria Kiwanuka, Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Anne Grant, Head of Equity Products Sub-Saharan Africa, and Ernest Rbondo Petroleum Exploration and Production Department (PEPD) Commissioner. |
18 Sep |
Iraq Finance 2012
Iraq Finance 2012 is the first international conference and exhibition on banking and financial institutions in Iraq. The purpose of the event is to regenerate Iraq’s financial sector, both public and private, and explore mechanisms for the financing of Iraq’s major projects. It will be attended by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Governor of the Central Bank, together with senior representatives from across 7 different Ministries. |
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