Norwegian Risk Forum 2013 examined challenges and opportunities for foreign investors in Eastern, Southern and Western Africa. NRF 2013 gathered business leaders from a range of sectors ranging from oil & gas, maritime, shipping, industry and finance, in addition to leading experts from Norway and Arica as well as representatives from NGOs. With compelling presentations and intriguing panel-debates, participants engaged in inter-active panel discussions examining a range of issues including business development, political risk analysis and risk mitigation strategies.

Eastern, Southern and Western Africa provide some of the most important growth markets for foreign investors worldwide with great opportunities in a range of sectors such as oil & gas, maritime, industry, renewable energy, infrastructure development, ICT and consumer products. NRF 2013 welcomed the business community, diplomats, organizational actors and political experts from Norway and several African countries.

NRF 2013 addressed a number of relevant topics, which companies and investors considering the African coastal beltway need to examine. With vast oil and gas resources, great diversity and booming consumer markets, these regions in Africa emerge as highly interesting and relevant.

NRF 2013 provided an important meeting venue for those who seek to connect with relevant contacts and prepare their entry into the eastern, southern and western regions of Africa. Those who already have a presence, gained highly relevant updates on pressing issues and may further develop their network with relevant business contacts, diplomats and political analysts.

The Norwegian Risk Forum Dinner at Grand Café, allowed for longer conversations and a social gathering with an international atmosphere, which provided an excellent opportunity for all the participants to join in an exclusive and intimate setting.

Indeed, Norwegian Risk Forum is now established as the leading international conference in Norway focusing on political risks and business opportunities for companies and investors entering emerging markets worldwide.