Fieldfisher Africa Week Podcast Series 2020

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As part of Fieldfisher's Annual Africa Week, daily podcasts will be released from Fieldfisher's Africa Group, partner firms in Africa and representatives from some of the largest organisations operating in the continent, as well as influential commentators on African legal and business matters.

Episodes

  1. 06/29/2020

    An Interview with Ghana's Minister of Rail

    Ghana's  charismatic and ambitious minister of rail discusses his country's plans for the upgrade of its railway with Cecily Davis. In this election year, he updates us on news since his appearance at our Africa Week last year.

  2. 06/18/2020

    Impact of Covid-19 and economic development in Africa

    Jonathan Thomas of Afrinomica and former Africa Week participant continues his themes on economic development this time looking at the likely impact of  COVID 19 on China's stake in Africa. What good can come from these difficult times.

  3. 06/18/2020

    Living in Lagos with My Burnt Orange - Fieldfisher Africa Week 2020

    Freda Muyambo moved to Lagos four years ago with her husband. She gave up a career in engineering to return to the continent of her birth. Entrepreneurial by nature she has used her love of food and natural flair to start her food business, My Burnt Orange. She is sought after for her skills and her enlightening observations on  living in one of Africa's most vibrant cities. Here she talks to Cecily Davis about the decision to return to Africa to help build the continent and her journey to My Burnt Orange. She also shares with us how to make Red Red, a popular dish from Ghana, the country of her heritage.

  4. 06/17/2020

    Solar-Hybrid Mini Grids in Africa - Fieldfisher Africa Week 2020

    Ryan Musikant, Fieldfisher, in conversation with Nicholas Wrigley, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Winch Energy to discuss the solar-hybrid mini grid sector in Africa, including how mini-grids work, how they are typically financed, the social, environmental and economic benefits, development challenges and sector outlook.erview with Nicholas Wrigley, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Winch Energy to discuss the solar-hybrid mini grid sector in Africa, including how mini-grids work, how they are typically financed, the social, environmental and economic benefits, development challenges and sector outlook.

  5. 06/16/2020

    Marshall Plan With Africa - Fieldfisher Africa Week 2020

    Dr. Rüdiger Litten (Partner, Frankfurt office), Nikos L. Jongen LL.M. (Stellenbosch) (Associate, Frankfurt office) and Alhaji Allie Bangura, M.Sc,(ADAN e.V) discuss the strength impact of the Marshall Plan with Africa and its achievements since 2017.

  6. 06/12/2020

    Investment Arbitration: A Closer Look At Africa

    Marily Paralika (Partner, Paris office) and James Lewis (Partner, London office) discuss Investment Treaty Arbitration in Africa.  Marily and James review key features of the investment treaty landscape, significant decisions and recent developments concerning African states, and how the need for diversity and environmental protection are impacting on states, investors and arbitration institutions.

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As part of Fieldfisher's Annual Africa Week, daily podcasts will be released from Fieldfisher's Africa Group, partner firms in Africa and representatives from some of the largest organisations operating in the continent, as well as influential commentators on African legal and business matters.

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