Introduction

Venue
ICC International Headquarters, Paris - France

Objective
This conference will bring together business and humanitarian organization leaders to initiate a much-needed dialogue about the most sweeping humanitarian concerns affecting Africa.

The discussions will provide an opportunity for business leaders with operations or interests in the region to understand more clearly the problems of conflict, refugees, reconstruction, health - including the challenge of dealing with HIV/AIDS - and the role that business can play in responding effectively to them.

The objective is to examine the relationship between business investment and these critical issues - their implications for business, how business can contribute to positive solutions, and how cooperation with humanitarian organizations can be both synergistic and mutually beneficial.

Discussions will focus on

• Conflict, peace-making and stabilization
• Refugees and reconstruction
• Promoting health in Africa
• Dealing with HIV/AIDS

Participants
Discussion topics will be of particular interest to mid-to-senior-level business/finance executives with operations in Africa or who may be interested in business investment there, as well as humanitarian organization leaders working in the region.

Co-hos ted by

• The International Chamber of Commerce
• The Business Humanitarian Forum