Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) received a major boost this morning from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNST) that will facilitate the hosting of the Third Africa Resource Bank meeting. The theme for this year\'s event is \'Conquering Poverty in Africa through Business\'. The event has attracted participants from Africa, Europe and the larger America. Participants are expected to share and explore ways in which business can tap into the market dominated by the low income groups while spearheading innovations that will offer solutions to African problems.

International thinks tanks feature on the list of participants, this include, the Fraser Institute, Center for International Private Enterprise, The Heritage Foundation, Uhuru Group, among others. \"The Third Africa Resource Bank meeting is going to redefine the way the World looks at business and poverty. Instead of the poor being viewed as a burden, I expect to have them perceived as a huge untapped market. We must nurture business people and allow them to pursue their interests while offering solutions to

our problems\" James Shikwati Director Inter Region Economic Network

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation is the official sponsor of the Third Africa Resource Bank Meeting.  

An annual event for Africans and friends of Africa keen on a better Africa

Theme: Conquering Poverty in Africa through Business

Date: November 27-30, 2005

Venue: Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

Registration Fee: US$300 (All cheques payable to Inter Region Economic

Network)

Africa Should Do It! Can business conquer poverty in Africa? If yes, what environment is suitable for business growth? If No, what other strategies can African people employ in fighting poverty? Join us in the Third Africa Resource Bank meeting this November. To register email iren@kenyaweb.com or editor@africanexecutive.com. See registration form on http://www.irenkenya.org/