Mission report : contribute to and participate in the joint MIGA/ECA symposium on mining investments and opportunities in Africa

Abstract

The fifth symposium on investments and business opportunities in the African mining sector was held in Marrakech, Morocco from 15 to 18 November 1998. This event was organized in pursuance of the "resolution^ of the fourth session of the symposium, which decided that the forum be henceforth held in Africa and that it be a joint MIGA/ECA undertaking. ECA's participation was in line with Partnership Strategy of the Commission. The secretariat was represented at the meeting by the Chief of the Regional and Integration Division and the Mineral and Energy programme team leader.