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Angola’s private sector urged to accelerate economic diversification

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Angola’s private sector is being called on to accelerate economic diversification, the focus of a meeting organised in Luanda by Banco Caixa Geral Angola. Discussions covered growth, investment, competitiveness and geopolitical challenges, according to Mercado’s report.

The role of the private sector in diversifying Angola’s economy was at the centre of a meeting organised on Thursday 8 October in Luanda by Banco Caixa Geral Angola. The first Angolan edition of the “Fora da Caixa” forum brought together business leaders, economic policymakers and specialists, Mercado reports.

Participants discussed growth and investment prospects in Angola and Africa, as well as global economic and geopolitical challenges. The meeting was held at the Saydi Mingas auditorium.

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