PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa is next week scheduled to grace the fifth Business and Economic Development Conference (BEDC) in Dodoma where 170 publications are expected to be presented and discussed, according to the organisers.

Prof. Edda Lwoga, Rector of the College of Business Education (CBE) unveiled this in Dar es Salaam yesterday when speaking to journalists on the forthcoming conference whose primary goal is to discuss important issues related to business and economic development.

 “The main goal of the conference to be held on November 22 and 23 is to bring together experts, entrepreneurs, researchers and development stakeholders from around the world to discuss crucial issues of business and economic development,” she said. 

“The meeting will address methods to promote business, investment issues, innovation, sustainable development and economic challenges while providing an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn and build professional networks for the advancement of the world economy,” she added. 

Prof. Lwoga highlighted the key objectives of this year’s conference, including capacity building, networking, knowledge promotion, creating business opportunities and supporting economic development. “The conference offers a valuable opportunity for participants to gain new knowledge, build professional networks and contribute to sustainable development of business and the global economy,” she said.

The conference has consistently gathered experts, businesspeople and development stakeholders from both within and outside the country to exchange ideas, make suggestions and promote cooperation for sustainable development. “I would like to inform you that the 5th Business and Economic Development Conference 2024 will be held at the Treasury Square Conference Hall in Dodoma. 

This year’s conference will carry the theme ‘Business Environment and Trade Facilitation for Inclusive Development,’” she said. At the 2022/2023 BEDC, 169 publications and research results were presented by researchers from both inside and outside the country and  discussed by experts in various fields.