10th CII EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership March 9-11, 2014


549 projects worth $85 bn discussed at India-Africa Conclave in New Delhi

Around 549 projects worth around $85.37 billion were discussed at the just concluded India-Africa conclave. African nations have evinced keen interest in Indian businesses ranging from agriculture, energy, rail link to healthcare.

India Inc. to use third country funds for Africa growth

India Inc. Monday said it can help build infrastructure and expand growth in Africa by using cheap funds from third countries like Japan and Singapore.

Congo proposes India-Africa young entrepreneurs forum

The Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday suggested the setting up of a forum for young entrepreneurs from India and Africa to leverage the potential between the two sides.

India-Africa initiative empowering African women
By Hadra Ahmed

 A new initiative has India partnering with African countries to empower African women by developing skills that already exist within them.

India's EXIM Bank for project development company with AfDB
By Aparajita Gupta

 The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM) is planning to set up a project development company with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to encourage public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Africa, Yaduvendra Mathur, chairman and managing director of the export finance institution, said here.

India, Africa should form working group on healthcare: Experts

India and the African countries should mull forming a working group to explore healthcare cooperation, stakeholders and experts said here Monday.

Zimbabwe invites Indian companies to partner in agriculture

Zimbabwe Tuesday invited Indian companies to partner it in "kick-starting" its agricultural development after a series of setbacks to the sector.

Indian lines of credit help Ethiopia build sugar and power sectors

Lines of Credit worth more than $1 billion extended by India to Ethiopia have helped the landlocked country build its sugar and power industries and rail network, Ambassador Gennet Zewide said here Monday.

Indian lines of credit help Ethiopia build sugar and power sectors

Lines of Credit worth more than $1 billion extended by India to Ethiopia have helped the landlocked country build its sugar and power industries and rail network, Ambassador Gennet Zewide said here Monday.

Uganda offers Indian business gateway to East Africa
By Rohit Vaid

Uganda is seeking Indian investments and expertise in expanding its industrial base and is ready to provide India Inc. a gateway to the 150 million people-strong East Africa market.