ECONOMIC AND FISCAL POLICY SEMINAR

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Abuja, Nigeria. November 20, 2009-- The Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) is organizing a seminar on major economic policy and fiscal strategy issues in Nigeria aimed at stimulating rigorous debate on the broad implications of the 2010 Federal Government Budget and the use of Sovereign Wealth Funds for oil revenue management. This seminar will also elicit informed discussion on an innovative bond financing scheme for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in Nigeria that will help shape the direction of its policy.

The seminar targets various stakeholders, including policymakers, private sector operators, civil society organizations, members of the academic and research community, the media, and donor agencies.

The details of the seminar are as follows:

Date: Monday, December 14, 2009

Time: 9.00 a.m. prompt

Venue: New Chelsea Hotel, Plot 123, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District, Abuja FCT.

CSEA is a research based organization which conducts independent, high quality applied research on economic policy issues in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. CSEA aims to enhance Africa's preparedness through its contribution to international economic policy debates. Located in Abuja, CSEA is poised to advance the development of Africa by providing policy makers with timely and relevant applied research that will inform and enrich their policy decisions

For more enquiries, please contact Ms. Biwom Amaga by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or telephone 09-8709090

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