TALKING BUSINESS: Middle East and North Africa

An interactive session in which representatives of private sector entities investing and/or operating a business in the Middle East and North Africa share their experiences and highlight the opportunities and challenges they encounter, in particular in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period. They will also present how their activities can contribute to the SDGs. The will session provide a chance for business to explore new investment horizons and interact with country representatives through Q&As.

Issues to be addressed

• What are the opportunities and challenges in investing in and operating a business in the region?
• What investment policy reforms should be considered priorities by your host governments?
• Which recent investment policy reforms have enabled you to improve your business perspectives?
• How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected these priorities?
• What contribution can your business make to the SDGs in the countries you are operating in?
• What measures will allow your business to grow and increase its contribution to the SDGs?