Description
Value retention and value addition in natural resources development - The African Oil, Gas and Mines Trade and Finance Conference and Exhibition is an annual forum for sharing experiences and debating topical issues relating to the extractive industries, such as: investment and finance; legal and regulatory issues; revenue and resource management; energy security; technology; and local participation. The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for high-level policy dialogue between producers and consumers, investors and host countries and other stakeholders. This year´s meeting has a theme of value retention and value addition in natural resources development. The aim is to assess the opportunities and challenges in Africa´s extractive industries and identify appropriate policies, and legal frameworks to promote local participation and value addition in the sector.