If Africa is to move forward, regional integration and cooperation is crucial. The current financial global turmoil presents a unique opportunity for Africa to become the world’s new economic frontier. The Gauteng Nepad Summit (2009) is the perfect platform to showcase African opportunities, encourage face to face dialogue between the major players on the continent’s economic scene, further enhance discussion among renowned African economic development practitioners and exploit the myriad exciting developments taking place on the continent. The summit also showcases the first African Trade and Investment Expo, with more than 200 stands displaying products and services from more than 42 African countries.
