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Africa Business Forum, London, 22-23 June 2011 SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth
Message from HE Hifikepunye Pohamba President of the Republic of Namibia and Chair of SADC
I am pleased to invite you to the Africa Business Forum 2011 in London on 22nd - 23rd June. This year’s Forum will focus on the theme ‘SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth’. As the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) I am delighted that the 2011 Africa Business Forum will focus on this growing and dynamic region in Africa. SADC is made up of 15 member states and has a combined population of nearly 300 million people; the business opportunities in the region are tremendous and this Forum will help highlight them to the global business community. Last year was the 30th Jubilee year for SADC. Member states can look back with pride at the progress made and what has been achieved, but there is much more to do. Current levels of Intra-SADC trade and investment do not reflect the deep and solid political relations and the potential that exists between SADC countries and people, which creates great opportunities for considerable growth. I hope that you will join the regional leaders to explore these in more detail. This Forum held in collaboration with the private sector, a key stakeholder in future growth in the region, will focus on the opportunities and challenges for accelerated integration and growth. The Forum will share perspectives on how to move more quickly towards an integrated single market, that will help attract international business as well as strengthen intra-SADC trade and investment. I join Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General of the Commonwealth Business Council, in encouraging all with an interest in doing business in Southern Africa to join us in London for the Forum
HE Hifikepunye Pohamba President of the Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC
Africa Business Forum, London, 22-23 June 2011 SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth
Message from Dr Tomaz Augusto SalomĂŁo Executive Secretary SADC I invite all business leaders and investors with an interest in Southern Africa to join us in London on 22-23 June for the SADC focused, Africa Business Forum 2011. SADC is one of the most dynamic and business friendly regions in Africa, with phenomenal opportunities for those looking to do business in emerging markets. The ABF will bring together business and government leaders to discuss ways of strengthening, in coordination with the private sector, SADC's efforts towards promoting sustainable and equitable growth and development that will ensure wealth and job creation and poverty alleviation. I therefore urge you to make every effort to participate in this important event and I look forward to meeting you in London.
Message from Dr Mohan Kaul Director General Commonwealth Business Council I am pleased to invite you to the Africa Business Forum 2011. Launched as part of the Gleneagles G8 Summit in 2005 ABF has become an important annual event, a platform for public & private sector cooperation on Africa. Over the past decade, Africa has transformed its economic performance, and its image as a vital investment destination. An important factor has been the progress on regional integration to create larger markets and enhance competitiveness. This should now be complimented by improving infrastructure and access to finance. This year’s focus on SADC reflects this, and will allow business to dialogue with government leaders from one of the fastest growing regions on the Continent. In addition, the annual CBC African Business Awards will be held on 22 June, and I invite you to join us for this celebration of African business leadership and innovation.
DAY ONE - 22 JUNE 11.00 - 14.00
Registration 25, Northumberland Avenue
14.00 - 15.30
Opening Ceremony: SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth
Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council Pascal G. Dozie, Co-chair, Commonwealth Business Council Dr Tomaz Augusto Salomão, Executive Secretary, SADC Hon. Henry Bellingham, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Keynote Address: H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President, Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC
15.30 - 16.00
Refreshments and Networking Break
16.00 - 17.30
Plenary 1: SADC: Driving Growth Through the Single Market
To take place in the Mandela Room
Larger markets help drive trade and investment and thereby growth by letting business address more consumers through the regional market. This session will look at ways of using the SADC single market to help increase the rate of growth across the region. Chair: Pascal G. Dozie, Co-chair, Commonwealth Business Council Hon. Hage Geingob Minister of Trade & Industry, Republic of Namibia Hendrik Du Toit, Chief Executive, Investec Asset Management Dr. Angelo Mondlane, Director-Policy Planning, SADC
17.30 - 18.15
One to One Business Meetings
18.00 - 22.00
(By Invitation only) Registration and Pre-dinner drinks at 18.30 CBC African Business Awards Gala Dinner: Highlighting Africa’s Economic Potential at The Landmark Hotel, Marylebone
Organised in collaboration with African Business Magazine, the African Business Awards recognise individuals and companies who are driving Africa’s rapidly transforming economy. They bring together over 500 business leaders from Africa and the world to recognise the achievements of those who are creating new economic opportunities all over the continent. Guest of Honour: H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President, Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC Special Guests:
Hon. Hage Geingob Minister of Trade & Industry, Republic of Namibia Lord Howell, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Hon. Stephen O’Brien, Minister of State, Department for International Development, UK
DAY TWO - 23 JUNE 09.30 - 11.00 To take place in the Mandela Room
Plenary 2: SADC Investment Destination of Choice: Strengthening the Investment Climate SADC countries do well in international rankings and attract a large portion of foreign investment headed for Africa. This session will look at investment opportunities and ways of further strengthening the investment climate in SADC countries. Chair: Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, Deputy Secretary-General Commonwealth Secretariat Hon. Dr. Leketekete Ketso, Minister of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing, Lesotho Hon. Tendai Biti, Minister of Finance, Zimbabwe Dawda Jobarteh, Acting Director, Africa Progress Panel
11.00 - 11.30
Refreshments and Networking Break
11.30 - 13.00 To take place in the Mandela Room
Plenary 3: Financing Regional Infrastructure in SADC Cross border infrastructure development is a key issue in ensuring that the SADC region achieves its full potential. This session will look at innovative ways of funding regional infrastructure projects. Chair: Dr Tomaz Augusto Salom達o, Executive Secretary, SADC Clive Tasker, Chief Executive, Standard Bank Africa Tim Turner, Director, Private Sector Department, African Development Bank Stephane Brabant, Head of Africa Practice, Herbert Smith, LLP
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
Guest of Honour: H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President, Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC
14.00 - 15.15 To take place in the Mandela Room
Namibia: Investment opportunities Roundtable Moderator: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia Hon. Hage Geingob, Minister of Trade & Industry, the Republic of Namibia
15.15 - 15.30
Refreshments and Networking Break
15.30 - 16.45
1) Energy Roundtable
To take place in the Mandela Room
Chair: H.E Mr Antonio Gumende, High Commissioner, Republic of Mozambique Segomoco Scheppers, Senior General Manager ESKOM Eng. Joao Samuel Caholo, SADC Deputy Executive Secretary
2) Agri-business Roundtable To take place in the Nehru Room
16.45 - 18.00 To take place in the Mandela Room
18.00
Chair: H.E Professor Royson M. Mukwena, High Commissioner, Republic of Zambia Tom Adlam, Managing Director, African Agricultural Capital Gary Vaughan-Smith, Chief Investment Officer, Silver Street Capital Nicholas Holme, Director, Access Africa
1) Transport Roundtable Chair: H.E Mr Zola Skweyiya, High Commissioner, South Africa Layth Irani, Head of Transportation group, SMBC Titus Haimbili, Chief Executive Officer, TransNamib John Mathew, Corporate Marketing Manager, Transnet
Forum Closes
Hon Pakalitha Mosisili, Prime Minister of Lesotho “These annual Meetings of the Africa Business Forum are truly invaluable. They provide a unique opportunity for Business and Government leaders not only to jointly review progress but also to share views on the best strategies for meeting Africa’s development challenges.”
HE Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania “I call upon all entrepreneurs to take advantage of the existing investment potential and conducive business environment in Africa, to establish and manage investment and commercial undertakings on the Continent.”
Hon Dr Hage Geingob, Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of Namibia “The time is now for us Africans to seriously start doing more business with each and jointly explore and benefits from the resources that our mother continent is so richly endowed.“
ii. i. Hon Stephen O'Brien, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, DFID, UK at the ABF2010 ii. Cyril Ramaphosa, Executive Chairman, Shanduka Group, & MTN South Africa at ABF 2008 iii. Maria Ramos, CEO of Absa, receiving her Award for Outstanding Businesswoman from Baroness Amos in 2009
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