While there is an Economic slowdown globally, capital is flowing into sub-Saharan Africa in an unprecedented scale. The economies are currently experiencing robust growth, reinforced by an increasing interest from international investors. It’s hardly surprising that sub-Saharan Africa is seeing a dramatic increase in funds being raised for investment there. Sub-Saharan Africa will see more focus from the financial sectors. While investing in the region has its own share of pains and gains, two major factors that have endeared investors to the region are Natural Resources and presence of a huge market. Research indicates that the recent Privatization and De-regulation exercise, incentives offered by the government and improvement in the macro-economic environment are strong incentives for foreign investments.

 

Investing in sub-Saharan Africa Forum will identify where the opportunities lie and provide a platform for investors, financers & government officials to augment African trade and investment, and to build new business partnerships. The focus of the Forum will be on strengthening linkages between economies in order to promote new investment.

 

YOUR REASONS TO ATTEND:

• Inspire participants to discover investment opportunities across sub-Saharan Africa
• Leverage the initiatives undertaken by the governments in order to attract investments: Privatization, De-regulation & Incentives offered
• Get to know new revenue streams for projects & how to acquire the finance
• Meet with business and government leaders to discuss major developments, challenges, and success stories in the area of investment in the region

 

 

Jorim Schraven, Manager Financial Institutions, Africa Finance for Development (FMO), Netherlands

Dr. Peter Ankrah, Director - New Business, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana

David Dimiba, Portfolio Manager, Africa Renaissance Capital, UK

Herve Assah, Country Manager, African Development Bank, Nigeria

Javier Zurita, Executive Director, JP Morgan, UK

Kenneth Spurling, MD/Chief Executive, FSDH Asset Management Limited, Nigeria

Hal Bosher, Investment Officer,  Multilateral Insurance Guarantee Agency World Bank Group, US

Ade Adeola,  MD, Project & Export Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, UK

Yusuf Macun, Head Project Finance Africa, HSBC London, UK

Jurgen Heppe,  Managing Director, Istithmar World, UAE

George Monyemangene, Chief Director for Africa Bilateral Relations Division, International Trade & Economic Development Division, South Africa

Bob Parra,  PPP Coordinator, Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility, Nigeria

Esther Koimett, Investment Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Kenya

Alieu Conteh, Chairman  & Founder, Vodacom, Congo

Akmal Zaghloul, Business Development Director, Taqa – Arabia, Egypt

 

 

Advisors:

 

Imtiaz Khan, Head International & Premier Banking, Barclays Bank of Ghana Ltd

Navaid Burney, Managing Director, Emerging Capital Partners, South Africa

Ogbonna Ukuku, Chief Executive Officer, ONS Triumph Limited, Nigeria 

Dirk Harbecke, Chief Executive Officer, African Development Corporation, Germany

Samuel N. S. Botchway, Head Investment Banking, Stanbic Bank, Ghana

Christian de Faria, Vice President West & Central Africa, MTN Group, Ghana

Amadou Diallo, Secretary General, West Africa Power Pool, Benin

 

 

• Expansion of the capital markets in order to facilitate smooth flow of money
• Exploring challenges faced by regional & foreign investors
• Public Private Partnerships: A catalyst for sustainable development
• Leveraging Existing Investments & Driving new Investments
• Exploring financing options available for investors
• Oil & Gas: Key elements of West Africa’s growth
• Making West Africa’s Power Sector Attractive to Private Investments
• Ensuring that the ROI continues to be attractive to create more investment opportunities in the Telecom sector
• Analyzing the market trends in East Africa’s communication market and Future Investments
• The Investment potential in establishing commercial banks & financial institutions in East Africa
• Investment opportunities for Infrastructure development in East Africa
• Investment Strategies to bring Broadband services to Southern Africa
• Attracting Investments in the Mining & Minerals sector
• Real Estate: One of the greatest opportunities awaiting foreign investors

 

The Investors Panel Discussion:

• Privatization & De-regulation: Initiatives taken by governments in order to drive growth
• Opportunities for Private Equity Investments
• The Influence of China and the Middle East in West Africa
• Highlighting Investment Opportunities in East Africa
• Reactivating FDI’s into Southern Africa despite the global crisis

 

Job Titles:

Government officials, Chairman’s, Presidents, CEOs, MD’s, Regulators, Heads of M&A, CFOs, Heads of Investments, Heads of Corporate Banking, Heads of Strategy, Head of Business Development & International Business, Fund Managers, Portfolio Directors, Analysts, Economist, Lawyers

 

Organizations:

Ministries, Regulatory Bodies, Investment Banks, Universal Banks, Development Banks, Mortgage Finance institutions, Hedge Funds, Private Equity & Venture capital Firms, Export Finance Houses, Mutual Funds, Asset Management Firms, Telecom Operators, Oil & Gas Companies, Independent Power Producers (IPP’s), Institutional Investors, Mining Houses, Real Estate Companies