East London will host the first of a series of international trade and investment forums for Nepad (the New Partnership for Africa's Development) Economic Plan for Africa). The three-day conference from 25 to 27 May will focus on ways to attract foreign direct investment to Africa. The conference will offer economic spin offs for East London, which will also be able to show off its tourist attractions.

Buffalo City welcomes Nepad
Buffalo City sees the Nepad conference as an opportunity to showcase the city's attractions and encourage investment and tourism.
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East London scoops NEPAD Conference
Reversing Africa's brain drain will be one of many critical themes at the NEPAD Council International Trade and Investment Conference in East London.

Mayor on Nepad conference
Statements from Buffalo City Executive Mayor Sindisile Maclean and City Manager Mxolisi Tsika regarding Nepad Conference (24 February 2005)

SA tourism boss brings experience to NEPAD
With the growing role tourism plays in African Development, the presence of Tourism South Africa CEO Moeketsi Mosola is a major breakthrough for the success of the conference.

How to register
Media release explaining how to register and who to contact