Invitation from HE Armando Guebuza President of Mozambique I would like to invite all investors interested in taking part in the growth and development story of one of Africa’s most dynamic and innovative economies to participate in the Mozambique Investment Forum in Maputo on 18-19 October 2012. The Forum, organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Business Council, will focus on Mozambique as ‘Africa’s Emerging Economic Power’, highlighting the opportunities available to investors from the Commonwealth and further afield in Mozambique’s diverse and rapidly growing economy. Between 2005 and 2010, companies from 26 member countries of the Commonwealth invested in Mozambique, to the total amount of 1.2 billion US dollars. By collaborating with the Commonwealth Business Council on this important Forum we aim to significantly increase the levels of Commonwealth Investment into Mozambique. Mozambique’s natural resources are attracting high levels of international interest and the reform of our country’s economy to make it more private sector friendly is already paying dividends. Now is the optimal time to visit Mozambique and to meet with the Ministers and officials and hear the success stories of other international private sector leaders that are already operating here. This Forum will bring together the decision makers you need to meet to do business in Mozambique as well as focusing on key issues essential to the continued growth and development of our country. I hope you will join us for this important Forum in the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ and I look forward to meeting you in Maputo.
HE Armando Guebuza
Forum speakers include:
HE Armando Guebuza President of Mozambique
The Hon Aires Bonifacio Baptista Ali Prime Minister of Mozambique
The Hon Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias Minister of Mineral Resources
The Hon Aiuba Cuereneia Minister of Planning and Development
The Hon Armando Inroga Minister of Trade and Industry
The Hon Jos茅 Condugua Ant贸nio Pacheco Minister of Agriculture
The Hon Salvador Namburete Minister of Energy
The Hon Dr Fernando Sumbana Junior Minister of Tourism
The Hon Paulo Francisco Zucula Minister of Transport and Communications
Lord Marland British Minister & Head of UK Delegation
Rogerio Manuel President, CTA
Lourenco Sambo Director-General, CPI
Ian Satchwell Director, International Mining for Development Centre
Draft Forum Programme Day 1 - Thursday 18 October 0900-1030
Opening Ceremony: Africa’s Emerging Economic Power Mozambique is emerging as one of Africa’s leading economies with a rapidly growing resource sector, as well as enormous potential in the infrastructure, agribusiness, tourism and manufacturing sectors. With interest from the international business community at its highest ever level, this event is designed to give the Government of Mozambique the opportunity to highlight its plans for the development of Mozambique and to reach out to potential investors interested in sharing in their vision. The session will outline the expected outcomes from the event and will feature a keynote address by the President. Lourenco Sambo, Director-General, CPI Dr Mohan Kaul, Co-Chair, Commonwealth Business Council Lord Marland, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, UK Government Keynote Address: HE Armando Guebuza, President of Mozambique
1030-1100
Networking Refreshment Break
1100-1200
Economic Overview: Strengthening the Business Environment Mozambique has enjoyed a long period of macroeconomic stability and has maintained growth of over 5% for the last ten years. This session will profile the Government’s economic and fiscal strategy as well as highlighting plans to improve the ease of doing business and encourage private sector led development. The Hon Aiuba Cuereneia, Minister of Planning and Development Ernesto Gove, Governor of the Bank of Mozambique Maurice Lam, Chairman, Mauritius Board of Investment (TBC)
1200-1245
Opportunities for Investors Mozambique is now the third highest recipient of FDI in Africa. As well as profiling priority investment projects, this session will give an overview of the opportunities and the incentives and services available for investors. The session will also focus on the Government’s efforts to strengthen the investment climate. The Hon Armando Inroga, Minister of Trade and Industry Lourenco Sambo, Director-General, CPI
1245-1400
Networking Lunch
1400-1515
Infrastructure and Transport Development: Bridging the Infrastructure Deficit In order to realise its full economic potential Mozambique will need to develop world class infrastructure, particularly for transport, which in itself will be an enormous economic opportunity for both construction and engineering companies and investors. As well as profiling the Government’s strategy the session will also consider financing options and the opportunity for PPPs. The Hon Paulo Francisco Zucula, Minister of Transport and Communications Eric Guichard, CEO, Homestrings Anthony Sykes, Deputy General Manager, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
1515-1630
Energy and Power: Creating an Energy Giant in Africa The discovery of large quantities of natural gas in Mozambique has the potential to transform the economy and establish Mozambique as a major global energy producer. Along with enormous coal resources and huge potential for hydroelectric and other renewable technologies, Mozambique could become a power hub for the region. This session will assess what is required to establish Mozambique as a significant energy economy and avoid the potential pitfalls of the so called resource curse. The Hon Salvador Namburete, Minister of Energy Paul Eardley-Taylor, Head of Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure, Standard Bank Roland Fisher, CEO, Gasfin
Agriculture and Agribusiness: Raising Productivity and Value Addition This session will highlight the enormous potential for agribusiness in Mozambique. As well as highlighting the experience of successful investors, the session will also consider how Mozambique can increase the productivity of small scale farmers and increase value addition. The Hon José Condugua António Pacheco, Minister of Agriculture Chris Isaac, Executive Director, AgDevCo Susan Payne, CEO, Emvest
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Draft Forum Programme 1630-1700
Networking Refreshment Break
1700-1815
Mining and Minerals: Developing a World Leading Resource Economy While it is apparent that Mozambique has first tier resource assets, this session will profile what is still required to establish Mozambique as a world leading resource economy in terms of infrastructure and policy and to develop a collaborative relationship between the Government and a private sector committed to sustainable development. The session will share lessons from leading mining economies such as Australia and Botswana. The Hon Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias, Minister of Mineral Resources Ian Satchwell, Director, International Mining for Development Centre (Australia) Peter Godwin, Director of Mapping and Tenements, Intierra Resources (Australia)
Tourism and Leisure Industries: Realising Mozambique’s Potential Mozambique is blessed with extraordinary natural beauty and significant tourism and leisure assets. This session will consider how Mozambique can leverage these assets to develop a world leading and sustainable tourism industry. The Hon Dr Fernando Sumbana Junior, Minister of Tourism Ewan Cameron, CEO, Lonrho Hotels Malcolm Turner, General Manager, Manda Wilderness
1830-2130
Reception and Gala Dinner (Venue TBC)
Day 2 - Friday 19 October 0915-1030
Banking and Financial Services: Driving Growth in Mozambique The Banking and Financial Services industry will be a key driver of Mozambique’s future economic growth. This session will provide an overview of the industry and the opportunities for further development. Ernesto Gove, Governor of the Bank of Mozambique Stephan Morais, Deputy CEO, BNI Ebenezer N. Essoka, CEO, Southern Africa, Standard Chartered
1030-1100 1100-1200
Networking Refreshment Break Developing Local Content: Procurement, Employment, Skills and Training International investors are increasingly mindful of the importance of employing local workers and using local suppliers wherever possible. The session will consider how employers, higher education institutions, training providers and Government can work together to ensure that Mozambique has the human capital required by the private sector as well as businesses that are capable of entering the supply the chains of leading international companies. Chair: HE Shaun Cleary, British High Commissioner, The Hon Helena Maria Taipo, Minister of Labour Mark Hall, Senior Vice President, SNC Lavalin (Canada) Marius Joubert, Director, RBS-SA (South Africa)
1200-1300
Learning from Experience: Lessons from Doing Business in Mozambique This session will profile successful projects and market entrants as well as providing frank assessments of projects where lessons could be learnt by both potential investors and the Government. It is hoped that the sessions will lead to a set of recommendations on how the business environment could be improved in Mozambique as well as a check list for potential investors.
1300-1400
Concluding Lunch Address: The Hon Aires Bonifacio Baptista Ali, Prime Minister of Mozambique
The Hon Oldemiro Julio Marques Baloi, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co‐operation; The Hon Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias, Minister for Mineral Resources; Dr Mohan Kaul, Co‐Chair, Commonwealth Business Council; HE Armando Guebuza, President, Mozambique; Lord Howell, Minister of State for the Commonwealth, United Kingdom, Lord Marland, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, United Kingdom; The Hon Armando Inroga, Minister of Industry & Trade; The Hon Filipe Nyusi, Minister of National Defence and HE Carlos Dos Santos, High Commissioner of the Republic of Mozambique to the United Kingdom at the Mozambique Investment Lunch 2012, London, UK
Tom Albanese, CEO, Rio Tinto; HE Armando Guebuza, President, Mozambique; Carl‐Henric Svanberg, Chairman, BP Group; Hon Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister, Australia and The Hon Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Abdul Razak, Prime Minister, Malaysia addressing the Australian Prime Ministers Roundtable at the Commonwealth Business Forum 2011, Perth, Australia
Hon Salvador Namburete, Minister of Energy, Mozambique addressing the Commonwealth Energy Summit 2012, London, UK
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