6th annual TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT - Impact Report by Tropics Business Holdings & CCLCV

"Since its inception in 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT has championed win-win cooperation. This has led to numerous multi stakeholders synergies to improve the way Africa looks at itself, positions itself as a trade and investment partner of note and a key destination for impact investing to achieve all the Sustainable Goals (SDGs)."

Chairwoman's Report

The 6th annual edition of the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT saw the participation of African and international governments as well as that of the private sector and civil society, mobilized around thematic conferences, a trading room, a dealroom, workshops , pitch sessions for SMEs/SMIs as well as B2B, B2C and G2B networking sessions and exhibitions.

Making a comeback in a hybrid format after two successive years (2020 and 2021) of Covid19, this year's face-to-face summit in Praia, Republic of Cabo Verde bore substantial fruit which led to the mobilization of a $500 million envelope worth of investments facilitated by our partner YUNUS INVEST SA Luxembourg as well as the consolidation of several intra-African and international synergies for the benefit of PPP projects such as SMME/SME/SMI throughout the continent All this was made possible thanks to the assistance of TROPICS INVEST & CO , the advisory division of the TROPICS GROUP OF COMPANIES, in charge of facilitating investments in Africa Our leitmotif remains to effectively support African States as well as young project leaders to access structural funding and green funds and, even more so, to combine our expertise in Nation Branding (territorial communication strategy) in order to boost the attractiveness of African countries through the key sectors of the pan-African economy

Vénicia Stelle Guinot Executive Chairwoman & Founder

Sustainable Goals & Social Contribution

REASONS

Why invest in Cabo Verde

Why invest in Cabo Verde

Why invest in Cabo Verde

Why invest in Cabo Verde

Organizer's Profile THE TROPICS BUSINESS HOLDINGS

TROPICS BUSINESS HOLDINGS is a diversified and multilingual company specialized in institutional communication, strategic advice to capital managers and family offices, to the public-private sector with the aim of promoting investments in favor of the African continent Our innovative, worldclass business model combines market-driven corporations, multinationals and institutions with management solutions to address structural skills shortages

It is managed and operated by experienced executives, who have over 50 years of combined experience in key sectors of the economy The business of TROPICS BUSINESS HOLDINGS is to create, develop and facilitate the financing, branding (public relations, communication and marketing), business development and investment of projects that will deliver sustainable and exceptional longterm returns to the continent. throughout the value chain.

Institutional DNA & Values Vision Mission

Committed to improving the state of Africa through synergies, trade and investment

Positioning Africa as a leading investment destination for sustainable development

Less Talk More Action and Ubuntu

Our USP (what makes our summit unique)

Deeply anchored in the public and private sectors, the Summit is the only Pan-African organization serving this role, bringing together the world’s foremost CEOs, heads of state, ministers and policy-makers, experts and academics, international organizations, youth, technology innovators and representatives of civil society in an impartial space with the aim of driving positive change in Africa.

TBS is an impartial platform

We are neutral and business-focused organization – we are committed to improving one African country at a time in ways that are objective, measurable and sustainable

TBS vision is PanAfrican and Global

We bring attention to opportunities in a specific country (Cabo Verde is 2022 Host Country) We do this by by mobilizing stakeholders from all continents to explore synergies and drive sustainable development through human capital development and investment Because the world is an interconnected ecosystem, we believe that no issue is isolated – there are always effects and interdependencies, which we systematically and rigorously take into consideration The forthcoming Summit makes cooperation possible between Cape Verde and the 53 remaining African Countries and the rest of the world

TBS is forward-thinking and trendsetting

We focus on the long term, not the emergencies of the day This is the reason why the summit need to be hosted in the same country at least 3 times to measure its impact in the long run Success is measured not only in terms of immediate results such as Tourism attraction which is obsolete and subject now to Covid-19 pandemic - we understand that real progress takes time and sustained commitment to drive all sectors to fully contribute to the overall economy and therefore to compliment the Government efforts to drive sustainable development and create jobs on the ground

Tropics Business Summit

Praia, Cabo Verde 2022

Africa's industrial production has been growing above the world average, but that pace needs to accelerate further, and it is in this spirit that the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT (TBS), one of the Congolese-southern events largest African countries on intra-African investments, aims to bridge the financing gap between the English-speaking, French-speaking and Portuguese-speaking markets to boost Africa's industrialization at a multidimensional level

Over the past decade, the Government of Cabo Verde, despite the difficulties of successive economic crises, has made a strong commitment to improving infrastructure, particularly business centers and facilitating financing On the basis of an economic recovery plan, the Government has taken important measures to promote policies aimed, on the one hand, at making the country more resilient to external impacts and, on the other hand, at combating poverty and to ensure social cohesion In this context, two priorities guide the policies of the said Government for the years to come: the diversification of the economy and a strong emphasis on the options of the private sector and in particular the promotion of innovation and technology.

As part of the economic diversification plan, the sectors of the digital economy (information and communication technologies), the blue economy (fishing, research and scientific activities), energy ( renewable energies), maritime and air transport, finance, services, industry, the acceleration of small and medium-sized enterprises, the development of infrastructures, sports and agro-industry are, alongside the tourism sector , are called to become the main axes of sustainable development of the Cape Verdean nation

With regard to the involvement of the private sector, beyond the policies and measures taken to create a strong private business class that generates jobs and wealth, the Cape Verdean Government supports private initiatives and actively promotes the entry of new key players to drive new paradigms.

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BENEFITS TO HOST NATION & TO ALL THE PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES (AFRICA + WORLD)

The TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT is a significant contributor to the 54 African Countries and Non-African Countries - both directly and indirectly The annual summit travel provides an efficient way to support the effectiveness of the Public Sector, the productivity of the Private Sector and the wellbeing of their respective citizens

Benefits to participating Governments include the following:

• Brand your country in the best light possible by showcasing key economic sectors;

• Providing foreign direct investors and strategic partners to learn about the market trends in governments around the world and seize the opportunity to invite them to explore opportunities;

• Provide valuable experience in working with colleagues with different cultures on practical issues of common infrastructure and policy;

• Take advantage of extensive possibilities to network and share ideas as well as to establish contacts with fellow counterparts from Africa, Europe, America, Asia and Australia

BENEFITS TO INVESTORS (ANGELS, VENTURE CAPITAL, BANKS, FUNDS, FAMILY OFFICES)

The TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT provides the ultimate platform to source your next promising deal, network with fellow top Investors from Africa and across the globe and get in contact with the brightest entrepreneurial minds of tomorrow Make the best out of a variety of event formats tailored to your needs

The TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT's long-term vision for Investors focuses on :

• Invest in one of the 54 African Countries celebrated as the new frontier;

• Raise your impact and ambition to invest in Africa and drive sustainable development;

• Promoting your investment portfolio(s) for the Public and/or Private Sectors during plenary sessions or private matchmaking sessions in the Tropics Dealroom;

• Invest in new ideas (from early-stage founders to more advanced enterprises willing to internationalize their products and services);

• Extend your network and get in touch with Africa and the World's most relevant corporates, startups and young talents through our hybrid (in-person and digital (G2B, B2B, G2G networking formats);

• Diversify your portfolio and invest in impact sectors that boost job creation and the economy

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATING ENTERPRISES (AFRICA & REST OF THE WORLD)

The TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT is the best place to meet up and coming Influencers, your partners but also your competitors

Key benefits include the following:

• Learn about your industry or business sector;

• Grow your connections from Africa to Southeast Asia;

• Discover new opportunities and explore new markets;

• Gain inspiration and new ideas;

• Learn new job-search skills and provide innovative solutions to job-seekers

• Present your Startup to 500,000+ TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT HYBRID (in-person and live) audience from all over the world watching the summit online;

• Raise funds by meeting with potential investors interested in your type of product and solution;

• Present your ideas and innovations to a 25,000+ audience of private Investors, Angels, VCs, Family Offices, and global Technology Enterprises;

• Gain maximum brand awareness through regional and international Media, Technical Bloggers, and Journalists

Thanking our Honorary Chairpersons ( raines)

Her Royal Highness Queen Diambi Kabatusuila Tshiyoyo

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PARRAIN

Chairwoman & Founder THE ELIKIA HOPE FOUNDATION www theelikiahopefoundation org

His Excellency Mr Amadou Kone

Minister of Transports Republic of Cote d'Ivoire www.transports.gou.ci

Her Excellency Jacqueline Lydia Mikolo

Minister of Small Businesses & Artifcrafts Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) www moyennes-entreprises gouv cg

Honourable Emile-Gros Raymond Nakombo

Mayor of the City of Bangui Central African Republic (Centrafrique) www.uclga.org

Thanking our Honorary Chairpersons (Parrains & Marraines)

MARRAINE

PARRAIN

Her Excellency Madam Ngone Diop

Director of Sub-Regional Office for West Africa United Nations Economic Commission for Africa www.uneca.org

His Excellency Mr Wamkele Keabetswe Mene

Secretary-General African Continental Free trade Area (AfCFTA) https://au-afcfta org

Mr Jehu Ndoumi

PARRAIN

Chairman & Founder YUNUS GROUP (Yunus Invest / Yunus Pay) www.yunuspay.com

Mr Romarick Atoke

PARRAIN

Romarick Atoke GLOBAL ARCHICONSULT www globalarchiconsult com

Thanking our Honorary Chairpersons (Parrains & Marraines)

Dr. Gilles Olakounle Yabi

PARRAIN

MARRAINE

MARRAINE PARRAIN

CEO and Founder West Africa Think Tank (WATHI) www wathi org

Madam Mamitsho Pontshi Lobo

Pilot, Civil Engineer Secretary General of the Civil Aviation Association www.mamitshopontshilobo.com

Madam Nomsa Olivia Nteleko

CEO & Founder, OS Holdings Co-founder, AMATHUBA AI www os-holdings co za

Dr Rachid Oumlil

President & Founder African Research Center of Innovation and Development (ARCID) www arcid org

A 2022 summit focused on 100% results

The TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT, under the invitation of the City of Praia and under the High Patronage of the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde, offered an excellent opportunity for the investment communities as well as the participating companies to facilitate networking and business opportunities for sponsors and partners through an exhibition of an unparalleled financing mechanism and a dynamic program of both social and commercial activities.

Considering that the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT is surely a platform of enormous visibility which further contributes to exploring various forms of financing for the benefit of small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling means of win-win cooperation between governments, institutions and the private sector for the design and implementation of policies necessary for growth and sustainable development

The Office of His Excellency the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, HE Mr José Ulisses Correia e Silva declared in all respects the official participation of the Government in the 6th edition of the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT as well as in the next missions and summits that follow will follow in order to guarantee better visibility of Cape Verde's achievements and take advantage of the attractiveness of this major business meeting to enable bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the island nation of Cabo Verde, which remains a model of democracy and good governance and handle investment on the continent

The TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT - Cabo Verde 2022 provided a unique trilingual (English, French and Lusophone) showcase on how to engage the public-private sector in the ongoing process of achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in Africa during the next decade and even beyond

A win-win cooperation established

for the future

The various audiences included the following elements, ahead of the next joint edition of the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT, the ultimate goal of which was to:

(i) integrate the contribution of the public and private sectors to inclusive and sustainable growth;

(ii) use the private sector as a “delivery channel” for the hard and soft infrastructure needed by the public sector;

(iii) engage the private sector in vocational training, capacity building as well as the acceleration of innovation in Cabo Verde, Congo and the rest of the African sister states;

(iv) develop financial innovations for all to promote more inclusive and sustainable development

between the Republic of Cabo Verde and the Republic of Congo leading to strong prospects

The Tropics Business Summit Roadmap

The main objective of the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT - Cabo Verde 2022 was mainly to strengthen public-private partnerships as an engine of inclusive growth.

The specific objectives of the forum were:

a Promote 'Destination Africa' as a leading investment destination and position Cape Verde as a gateway for impact investments to the West African region by presenting tangible business opportunities in sectors keys to local and regional economies;

b Provide an international showcase for policymakers and high-level participants from the private sector to formulate concrete innovative proposals with the main aim of bridging the financial gap of SMEs/SMIs in Africa;

c. Facilitate financial resources for the implementation of viable projects to drive sustainable development through strengthening the service sector to help eradicate youth unemployment in Africa;

d Promote win-win bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Cape Verde and the rest of the African continent by forging new cooperative partnerships for better integration of economic actors and innovators from all key sectors to pan-African economies;

e Define concrete policy options and actions to address Africa's contemporary challenges to inclusive and sustainable growth over the next decade and beyond;

f. Promote dialogue between political leaders on economic development issues, between political decision-makers, specialized development and financial institutions, civil societies, private sectors, researchers and professional organizations;

g Strengthen the engagement of the private sector in the continental effort to achieve genuine inclusive development, particularly on food security, employment, creation, access to quality health and the eradication of rural poverty in Africa;

h Explore ways to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to strengthen the readiness of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) to actively participate in regional markets;

i Contribute to improving the investment and business climate in Africa by supporting the efforts of African governments to strengthen the laws, policies, tax systems, rights, regulations and procedures that govern business, as they not only nurture their national private sectors, but also those of other regions.

An action-oriented summit

• Declaration of the joint organization of the 7th edition of the Tropics Business Summit by the Republic of Congo and the Republic of Cape Verde;

• 2023 Summit Recommendations and Action Plan;

• Announcements of consolidated agreements during this edition thanks to the contribution of the partner investment structures of the summit;

• Better understanding of the role of the African publicprivate sector on inclusive and sustainable growth in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA);

• Strengthening of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Cape Verde and the rest of the 53 African countries and more particularly with the Republic of Congo through the Ministry of SMEs and Handicrafts of Congo;

medium and long term are :

• Concrete measures for the expansion of new innovative financial opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) / Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) in Congo and Africa thanks to the entry of the YUNUS solution in Congo from 2023 with the aim of facilitate access to digital credits;

• Upcoming signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Tropics Group of Companies with the governments of Cabo Verde and Congo to host the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT for the year 2023 with the aim of triggering a national brand strategy and increasing the attractiveness of the two countries for national markets, regional and foreign direct inter-investments (FDI).

The expected results of the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT in the

An action-oriented summit

• More than a hundred participants over 6 days, including heads of government, diplomats, academics, policy makers, institutional partners, entrepreneurs, investors and public sector representatives;

• High-level participation of officials from more than 20 African country delegations (prime ministers, ministers, members of provincial governments, diplomatic corps, municipalities, civil society, etc.)

• Active participation of more than 35 major international companies and financial institutions willing to invest in Cape Verde and in Africa in general;

• Tangible synergies and collaborations between African entrepreneurs, private equity partners, venture capital partners, business angels and other financial institutions through pre-scheduled B2B/B2C meetings and over 25 pitching sessions G2G/G2B relationship in the trilingual trading room;

• Presentation of more than 20 viable projects in the Tropics Dealroom and during the Tropics Startups Pitch Competition and the Tropics Women in Business (TWiB) Pitch in front of a panel of Tropics Invest investors and investment portfolio managers;

• Identification of more than 25 private investment opportunities in bankable projects in Cape Verde and beyond;

• Proposal for a strategic partnership between the TROPICS GROUP OF COMPANIES and API-CONGO to manage the national branding and investment attractiveness plan before the next summit in Congo-Brazzaville;

• Possibility of financing for the cleaning of the Cape Verdean island Saint Luzia for the benefit of the action of the office of the First Lady of Cabo Verde and thanks to the support of a blue fund

• Formalization of a series of memorandums of understanding between entrepreneurs, investors and financial institutions;

• Action-oriented plan to promote private sector opportunities in the rest of the African continent to promote regional and continental integration

The short-term immediate outcomes of the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT include :

Major resolutions of the Tropics Business Summit 2022

Exposure to all "Made in Cabo Verde" innovations and international exposure to emerging markets;

Creation of the Tropics Business District which will include the following projects: (1) the Tropics Startups Incubator (TSI) to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Cape Verde and the rest of Africa; (2) the Tropics Women in Business (TWiB) accelerator to accelerate innovation in women-led organizations in Cape Verde and the other 53 African countries; (3) the Tropics Creative Lab (TCL) will serve as the premier trilingual innovation center to drive the growth of Cape Verdean and rest of Africa businesses on/off the continent

Raising the capital of the brand nation of Cape Verde as a gateway for investment in the West African region and a key innovation and service industry laboratory for the continent ;

Launch of the Tropics Leadership University (TLU) in partnership with financial partners and the African government to train the right leaders, help startups succeed in Cape Verde and the rest of the continent;

Facilitation of the financing of state projects such as the Maison de l'Entreprise du Congo, a project carried out by the Ministry of SMEs and Handicrafts and the DGPME of Congo and which has caught the attention of investors;

Provision by YUNUS INVEST

SA

LUXEMBOURG of an envelope of $500 million for African PPP/SMI projects for a better acceleration of innovation in Africa.

Participating Countries

Participants of the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT - CABO VERDE 2022 include the following nationalities :

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Tropics Business Summit 2022 Highlights

Nos vifs remerciements aux personnalités ci-dessous:

• SE Pedro Lopes Secrétaire d'Etat en charge de la Technologie Republique du Cap-Vert

• SE Jean-Luc Aka-Evy, Ambassadeur du Congo au Sénégal

• SE Mme Ngone Diop, Directrice du bureau sousregional de l'UNECA en Afrique de l'ouest (Commission Economique pour l'Afrique)

• Mr Rene Ralph B ex-Vice Chairman du Tropics Group & Chairman de XEGARA et KryptoFintech

• Mme Pamela Vignikin CEO de Tropics Ventures Group en charge de l'Afrique de l'ouest

• Mme Nomsa Nteleko CEO de OS Holdings

• Mme Mamitsho Pontshi Lobo Ingénieure en aviation civile et 3e femme Pilote de l'histoire de l'aviation congolaise

• Mr Rudy Stephen Mpiere Ngouamba Ambila, DG des PMEs en République du Congo

• Mr Ray Okana, Conseiller aux PMEs auprès du Ministère des PMEs et de l'Artisanat de la République du Congo

• Mr Rui P Lima, CEO de Transverde Airlines

• Miss Cabo Verde 2022

• Mme Natacha Biahou, Conseillere en Image

• Team Tropics Business Summit (Mme Princess Olufunke Adebonojo Mr Jean Jacques Bakana et Mr Gaetan Bitho Motoli)

Nos vifs remerciements aux personnalités ci-dessous:

• SE Debora Katiza Carvalho, Première Dame de la République du Cap-Vert

• SE Adelcia Pires, ex-Première Dame de la République du Cap-Vert

• SE Ana Dias Lourenco Première Dame de la République d'Angola

• SE Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Première Dame de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC)

• SE Maria del Pilar Nsa, Représentatnte de la Première Dame de la République de la Guinée Equatoriale

Tropics Business Summit 2022 Hig s

Nos vifs remerciements aux personnalités ci-dessous:

• SE Abraao Vicente, Ministre des Industries Créatives et de l Economie Bleue de la République du Cap-Vert

• Mr Fred Ebami, Multi Awards Winning Pop Up Artist

• Mme Sandrine Constant, Présidente de l'association Les Belles Personnes

• Mr Olivier Alexandre et Mme Isabelle Coumbassa, Cofondateurs de MEEWA

• Team ECOBANK Cap-Vert (Valdir Edelmira et toute l'equipe active de ECOBANK)

• Team du Cabinet de la Premiere

Dame du Cap-Vert (Carla et Gielson)

• Team Tropics Business Summit (Mr Carlos Lopes, Mr Rey Arlin M Mme Pamela Vignikin, Mr Daniel Doualla Ekwe)

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