On Tuesday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosts a high-level discussion featuring Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana & Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to explore how resource-rich countries can move beyond simply exporting raw minerals. Panelists will discuss how governments can design effective local-content and subcontracting policies that create meaningful opportunities for African businesses while remaining attractive to international investors.

With 30 percent of the world’s reserves, Africa plays a central role in the global search for critical minerals as they become increasingly essential to the energy transition, advanced manufacturing, defense, and digital technologies shaping the world. 

New policy: In-person attendees will be required to show photo ID upon arrival, and no on-site registration will be permitted. Guests will not be admitted later than twenty minutes after the event’s start time.

By registering to attend in-person, you agree to abide by the Atlantic Council’s Event Code of Conduct.

This event is part of our #ACinNY series, happening on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. See the rest of the line-up and register for more events here. 

Please complete the form below to register for this event. 

This is an invitation-only event. If you are unable to attend, you may designate a guest to attend in your place.

Join the conversation

Send our speakers a question—it may be featured during our event.

Speakers

Moderated by

Additional speakers will be confirmed.

Explore the program

Atlantic Council TV