Russia–Africa Forum Participants Address Investments in the Continent

In this publication, the Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) studies dynamics of its financial stress index ACRA FSI. Analysts draw parallels between the current situation and the crises of 2008–2009 and 2014–2015.

The Far East Development Fund (FEDF) is a key newsmaker when it comes to the regional economic agenda. The Fund’s investments include major infrastructure projects and programmes to support small and medium-sized enterprises, agriculture, and high-tech solutions. FEDF CEO Alexey Chekunkov discusses four areas of potential in the Russian Far East, the preferences of Asian consumers, and the magic of the speculative market.

What is the state of the infrastructure of the Far Eastern Federal District? How much investment is needed to maintain it? What projects and instruments will help the District attract private capital?

Kirill Komarov, Senior Deputy General Director — Director, Development and International Business Unit, Rosatom State Corporation, on why many African countries are considering joining the nuclear club.