Luanda - The development of human capital, trade and investment facilitation are the topics being discussed at the Southern African Industrialisation Forum, which began today in South Africa.
According to a statement to which ANGOP had access, the discussions of the Summit, in which Angolan bank “Banco Sol” is taking part, will also cover the development of infrastructures and specific sectors with high potential such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, tourism, renewable energies, transport and logistics.
In the event participants will also focus on defining industrial priorities and investment opportunities, largely focused on Angola with the theme "Human and financial capital: the main drivers for sustainable industrialisation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region".
In this regard, Banco Sol's marketing director, Mónica Aleixo, said that "Angola is a major regional power and there has been a great effort on the part of the government to develop policies to support, expand and diversify the economy".
She added that the bank has done its utmost to induce growth in the economy, supporting and financing various sectors of the economy, developing and providing the best response to the needs of the market.
Promoted by the SADC Business Council, the conference takes place from 26 to 27 February in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Southern African Industrialisation Forum will also feature companies from various sectors, beyond banking. AMC/AC/MRA/DOJ
