FAS Women-Led Business Investment Panel, hosted by Dr Graca Machel

February 7, 2011 News

The FAS Women-Led Business Investment Panel will be held on 9th February 2011 in Pretoria, South Africa. The event will be hosted by the President of the Foundation for Community Development Hon. Dr, Graça Machel, who has supported this FAS programme since its creation. The event aims to introduce 10 selected Business Plans in front of a panel of investment experts, composed by specialists of the private sector who can appreciate the economic sustainability and the social impact of the projects presented, and consider to start an investment process in one or more of the projects. This last activity of the Women Led Business will bring to an end a highly successful and inspiring programme.

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