Kiir Opens Investment Conference Hundreds of domestic and foreign investors turned up during the opening of the South Sudan Investment Conference aimed at showcasing investment opportunities in the fledgling nation. 04 December 2013
*By Waakhe Simon Wudu* *JUBA, 4 December 2013 [Gurtong] -* Investors have convened to explore new opportunities in South Sudan. The event was opened by the President Salva Kiir. Also in attendance were the National Ministers, states’ government officials, and Diplomats. Finance Minister Aggrey Tisa said that at least 500 participants both domestic and foreign investors are currently attending the conference including fifty five business leaders in the country and forty four others from different countries in the world. “This forum is aimed at promoting sustained economic growth and poverty alleviation,” Tisa said. He assured the investors of fully controlled security in the country, noting that, the insecurity taking place currently is part of the challenges facing the new nation and government is focused in wiping it out. He also assured the investors of full financial security and guarantee by the government. The United Nations Head in South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson, however called for government to put in place all wanted legal frameworks that can boost investment in the country. She spelt out the instatement of microeconomic tools in place, and government to ensure rules and laws in the country are fully respected. Posted in: Home<http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/CategoryView/mid/519/categoryId/1/Home.aspx>, Business<http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/CategoryView/mid/519/categoryId/2/Business.aspx>, Governance<http://www.gurtong.net/ECM/Editorial/tabid/124/ctl/CategoryView/mid/519/categoryId/6/Governance.aspx> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SouthSudanKob/CAJb14opUOr0yyuw%2Bc0gz58CG1XFoY%3Dmaboh-a5mQF6YYEE5Z9Q%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
