GTR Africa: Expert insights – Exceeding expectations or behind the curve?

Events / 09-12-20 / Share Link

Africa has walked a tightrope in the last few months in the face of both public health and economic emergencies. Robert Besseling, Executive Director of EXX Africa, Thea Fourie, Senior Economist Sub-Saharan Africa Economics & Country Risk at IHS Markit, and Rob Hersov, Founder & Chairman of Invest Africa - Business Council Africa will consider the response of different markets as the continent faces its first recession in 25 years, assessing changes in country risk ratings, cashflow constraints for businesses, impact of low oil prices and potential decline in trade volumes. The session will also assess the implications of the G20 and Paris Club debt moratorium for Africa, as well as the potential consequences of African leadership of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).