What is The World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum?
In line with the success achieved during the previous versions of WEIF; this year’s main theme is “Achieving the SDGs through Entrepreneurship & Innovation” but with special focus on “Investing in the 4th Industrial Revolution in a Digital Economy”. Hence, we intend to emphasize the pressing need to promote domestic investment for leveraging foreign direct investment, thus leading to job creation, but in the context of the challenges and opportunities laid out by the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR).
WORLD ENTREPRENEURS INVESTMENT FORUM
NOVEMBER 11th – NOVEMBER 13th 2019, MANAMA, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
WEIF Background
The sizeable participation of 800 officials, experts and entrepreneurs from 80 countries has led to the "Manama Declaration 2015 on Entrepreneurship for Development" which was circulated in six languages as a document of the United Nations General Assembly, in its 69th session under agenda item 19 reference A/69/748. A permanent secretariat has been established for the Forum at the UNIDO Arab International Center for Entrepreneurship & Investment in Bahrain in order to review and follow up on the progress moreover, to identify additional areas of cooperation and action to promote investment in entrepreneurship.
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Why The Kingdom of Bahrain?
A nation made up of 33 islands, Bahrain lies in the heart of the Arabian Gulf with strategic access to the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and every market in the Middle East. A thriving multi-cultural hub with a diverse and open society, Bahrain also has a rich history of investment and commercial trade that spans over 4,000 years, and evidences prominence as a financial hub with over 400 financial institutions. Bahrain's central Gulf location and superb links to the rest of the Middle East place your company at the heart of the action, with rapid access by road, sea and air.
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Expected Outcomes
- The Participation of 1000 consisting of; Entrepreneurs/investors from across the globe with special focus the Arab Region and Africa;
- Participation of major developmental organizations and Funds; Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture; Economic associations and entrepreneur’s networks; Specialized entrepreneurship and MSME agencies; Universities and academicians; Major financial institutions and Technology providers and investors.
Forum Sub-Themes
- The Role of Entrepreneurship Towards Addressing Challenges in the Arab Region & Africa
- Financial Inclusion 4.0 for entrepreneurs
- Insitutionaliing Innovation
- Industry 4.0
- Educatino 4.0
WEIF 2019 Important Links:
WEIF 2019 Day 1 - Highlights and Opening Ceremony
WEIF 2019 Day 2 - Highlights and Closing Ceremony
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