Confidential – for internal planning purposes ONLY. DO NOT distribute outside of GBR Congress Work- Group & Affected Stakeholders. DAY 1: 17th April 2018 SMME CONFERENCE THEME: AFRICA THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. “UNLOCKING ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL, MICRO & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES”
OPENING PLENARY THEME: “THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN CREATING AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR SMALL, MICRO & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES TO THRIVE”
PROGRAM DIRECTORS: SINDI SIMELANE: DIRECTOR, 360 HOLDINGS (CONGRESS REGIONAL COORDINATOR, GBR SADC) LINTON MCHUNU: CHIEF OF STAFF, DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TIME: 09H00 – 10H30
OFFICIAL OPENING AND ANTHEM GBR WORSHIP TEAM 5 MINS
OPENING WORD & PRAYER BISHOP JEAN TSHITEYA: CHAIRMAN, GBR BELGIUM** 5 MINS
WELCOME OF DELEGATES RSA NEC REPRESENTATIVE 5 MINS
WELCOME ADDRESS HON MAYOR, CITY OF JOHANNESBURG: MR HERMAN MASHABA (Noni follow-up)15 MINS HON PREMIER, GAUTENG: MR DAVID MAKHURA (Fumani follow up)
OPENING ADDRESS MR SIPHO MSELEKU: CONVENOR, GLOBAL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE** 20 MINS
ADDRESS PLATINUM SPONSOR [TBC] 15 MINS
ADDRESS MINISTER: EAST AFRICA REGION 10 MINS HIGH COMMISSIONER: HE MS JEAN NJERI KAMUA, KENYA**
ADDRESS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY: DR. CHRIS KIPTOO, STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, KENYA**
ADDRESS HON MINISTER: JABULANI MABUZA, 10 MINS MINISTRY OF COMMERCE INDUSTRY AND TRADE, SWAZILAND
ADDRESS HON MINISTER: CLARENCE MONIBA, MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY, LIBERIA [Fumani/Lesego] 10 MINS ADDRESS HON MINISTER LINDIWE SISULU, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
ADDRESS HON MINISTER: PROF. HLENGIWE MKHIZE, MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & TRAINING, RSA
ADDRESS HON MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE: CHIEF AUDU OGBEH, 10 MINS FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, GARKI, ABUJA
KEYNOTE HON MINISTER LINDIWE ZULU 20 MINS MINISTRY OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA**
CLOSURE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
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DAY 1: WORLD CONGRESS 2018 17TH APRIL 2018 TIME: 11H00 – 13H00
PLENARY SESSION 1: SUB-THEME: ACCESS TO AVAILABLE PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMMEs
FACILITATORS: (TBC)
OPENING REMARKS: HE Nicephore Soglo 20 mins Former President of the Republic of Benin & Vice Chairperson of the Africa Forum
Procurement Opportunities in the Private Sector
Mr. Dondo Mogajane Director General: National Treasury, RSA 15 mins
Mr. Rakesh Garach Chairperson: National Empowerment Fund (NEF) 15 mins Ms. Philisiwe Mthethwa CEO: National Empowerment Fund (NEF) Mr. Setlakalane Molepo Divisional Executive: SME & Rural Development (NEF)
Ms. Lungile Dlamini CEO: Municipal Council: Manzini, Swaziland** 15 mins
Ms. Zama Luthuli Executive: Corporate Affairs 15 mins Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Mr. Philippe Jubault GM: Retail, TOTAL, RSA 15 mins Shell South Africa
Mr. Sunil Gandhi GM: Logistics & Transport 15 mins Shell South Africa
Mr. Hloniphisizwe Mtolo Chairman, Shell RSA 15 mins Vice President: Retail & Downstream Business (not available, rep – request for Supply Chain or procurement re) [Name] Executive 15 mins Shell South Africa
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Procurement Opportunities in the Mining Sector
Mr. Ayanda Khumalo CFO: Northam Platinum, RSA 15 mins
Mr. Dali Duma Head: Sustainability, Northam Platinum, RSA** 15 mins
Procurement Opportunities in the Agriculture Sector
His Royal Majesty Prof. James King of Benue State, Agriculture Sector, Nigeria 15 mins Ortese Iorzua Ayatse
Mr. Geoffrey I. Kirenga CEO Southern Agricultural Corridor of Tanzania 15 mins
[Name] [Role]: Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), Kenya 15 mins
[Name] [Role][Organisation, Swaziland] 15 mins
Procurement Opportunities in Manufacturing, ICT & Telecommunications Sectors
Mr. Petros Dlamini Managing Director 15 mins Swaziland Post & Telecommunications Corporation Mr. Sipho Maseko Chief Executive Officer: TELKOM, RSA 15 min Mr. Sumet Techarukpong Executive: Business Development 15 min Tong Grow Enterprise, Thailand
Mr. Ian Russell Chief Executive Officer 15 min Business Connection (BCX), RSA
Mr. David Hauxwell VP: Procurement Africa: AB InBev, RSA 15 min
Ms. Zoleka Lisa Director: Procurement Capabilities, AB InBev, RSA 15 min
Mr. Thulani Mahamba- Group Procurement Director: Tiger Brands 15 min Sithole
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LUNCH: 13H00 TO 14H00
DAY 1: PLENARY SESSION 2: 14h00 – 16h00
SUB-THEME: THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING AND INCUBATION/SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMMEs
FACILITATORS: TBC
OPENING REMARKS: HE Armando Guebuza 20 mins Former President: Republic of Mozambique Member of Africa Forum **
Representatives from Academia
Prof Watson Ladzani Head: Department of Business Management 15 mins University of South Africa Prof Raphael Mpofu Deputy Executive Dean, UNISA 15 mins
Prof Thami Mazwai Advisor to Minister of Small Business Development 15 mins Chairman: South African Finance Exchange (SAFE)
Prof Costa Mahalu Tanzania Vice Chancellor 15 mins University of Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Prof Raymond Mosha Professor: DePaul University 15mins
Prof Evelyn Chiloane-Tsoka Professor: University of South Africa (UNISA)** 15 mins
Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research 15 mins University of the Witwatersrand, RSA
HE Mr. Rapulane S Molekane Permanent Delegation of the Republic of South Africa to UNESCO. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Mr. Herve Ludovic De Lys Representative, United Nations International 15 mins Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
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Representatives from Corporate, Business Incubators & SME Financiers
Ms. Seapei Mafoyane CEO: Shanduka Black Umbrellas 15 mins
Mr. Romulen Pillay** Director: Legal and Governments in Africa** 15 mins Thomson Reuters, RSA
Mr. Thakhani Makhuvha** CEO: Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA)** 15 mins
Ms. Mandisa Tshikwatamba** CEO: Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)** 15 mins
[Name] Executive: Nedbank, SME Finance 15 mins
[Name] Executive: Capitec, SME Finance 15 mins
[Name] Executive: First National Bank, SME Finance 15 mins
Ms. Nirishi Trikamjee Director, Corporate Affairs: AB InBev, RSA 15 mins
Mr. Sanjay Premraj Supplier Development Director: AB InBev, RSA 15 mins
Mrs Leah Manenzhe Acting CEO: Gauteng Enterprise Propeller 15 mins Mr. Lebane Maluleke Chief Operating Officer: Gauteng Enterprise Propeller 15 mins
Mr. Andre De Beer** Chairman: EduBuntu 15 mins
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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: 15H00 TO 18H00
15H00-16H00 Round Table 1: Hosted by The Small Enterprise Funding Agency (SEFA)
Topic: Funding Opportunities for SMMEs in Southern Africa Facilitator:
Participants: • NEF (National Empowerment Fund) • Small Enterprise Funding Agency (SEFA) • Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) • Standard Bank, ABSA, Nedbank?
Objectives of the Roundtable: • These are finance institutions with a special focus on Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. • They should present on their financial tools, products and services, programmes that are there to assist SMEs and other relevant information that will be useful to SMEs. • They should also consider exhibiting during the conference and have representatives who can speak to SMEs and advise them on how to access their products and services. • Other financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, credit bureaus, and similar agencies can participate in the roundtable.
Round Table 2: Hosted by Ministry of Small Business Development
Topic: TBA
• Linton Mchunu • Gazelle Programme • SBD Fund/Loan Facility for SMEs
OR
Topic: Funding Opportunities for SMMEs on the Continent/SADC
• Lesego and Thato to revert • Concept and objectives for the Roundtable
Round Table 3: Recorded Roundtable (Studio Room) Hosted by Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
Topic Incubation Opportunities for SMMEs
• Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) • Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) • AB-InBev (SAB) Kick-start Programme
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DAY 2 – 18th April 2018 GBR TRADE AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (AFRICA-ASIA-EUROPE SUMMITS)
OPENING PLENARY: 09h00 – 10h30
PROGRAM DIRECTORS: TBC THEME: WHAT TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES CAN AFRICA EXPLORE IN THE ASIA & EUROPE REGIONS?
OFFICIAL OPENING AND ANTHEM GBR WORSHIP TEAM
OPENING WORD AND PRAYER TBC
GBR & GFFJ CORPORATE VIDEO TECHNICAL TEAM
WELCOME REMARKS HON MAYOR OF TSHWANE: MR. SOLLY MSIMANGA 15 MIN
ADDRESS HON MINISTER: INDUSTRY, TRADE & INVESTMENT, 10 MIN OKECHUKWU ENELAMAH, NIGERIA
ADDRESS HON MINISTER: FINANCE, ZAMBIA, MR FELIX MUTATI 10 MIN
ADDRESS AMBASSADOR: CHINA, HE MR SONGTIAN LIN 10 MIN AMBASSADOR: INDIA, HE MS RUCHIRA KAMBOJ 10 MIN AMBASSADOR: KOREA, HE MR YEON-HO CHOI 10 MIN
ADDRESS AMBASSADOR: BULGARIA, HE MR KRASSIMIR DIMITROV STEFANOV AMBASSADOR: BELGIUM, HE MR HUBERT COOREMAN AMBASSADOR: FRANCE, HE MR CHRISTOPHE FARNAUD FIRST SECRETARY: MR HASSONA ALDRAMLY, EMBASSY OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE** AMBASSADOR: ITALY, HE MR PIETRO GIOVANNI DONNICI AMBASSADOR: TURKEY ** AMBASSADOR: GERMANY, HE MR BERNHARD GEORG BENEDIKT KAMPMANN HIGH COMMISSIONER: BRITISH HC, HE MR NIGEL CASEY MINISTER: DIRCO, HON MAITE NKOANA-MASHABANE 10 MIN HON MINISTER: HEALTH, HE DR MOTSOALEDI, RSA 10 MIN
MINISTER: TRADE & INDUSTRY, PROF. ROB DAVIES, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
KEY NOTE HON DEPUTY PRESIDENT: CYRIL RAMAPHOSA, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 20 MIN
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DAY 2: WORLD CONGRESS 2018 18TH APRIL 2018 TIME: 10H30 – 13H00
TRADE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT: AFRICA – ASIA & MIDDLE EAST
PLENARY SESSION 1: TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN AFRICA AND ASIAN/ASEAN REGION
FACILITATORS: (TBC)
OPENING REMARKS: HE Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings 20 mins Former President: Republic of Ghana Member of Africa Forum
Government Representatives & Public Sector Organisations
HE Ms Ruchira Kamboj Ambassador of the Republic of India 15 mins High Commission of India
[Name] DDG: AFRICA-MIDDLE EAST 15 mins Department of International Relations & Cooperation
Mr. Hassona Aldramly** First Secretary of the Embassy of the State of Palestine** 15 mins HE Mr Shabbir Ahmad High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh 15 mins Chowdhury Embassy of Bangladesh HE Mr Songtian Lin Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China 15 mins Embassy of the People's Republic of China
HE Mr Suprapto Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia 15 mins Martosetomo Embassy of Indonesia
HE Mr Shigeyuki Hiroki Ambassador of Japan 15 mins
HE Mr Yeon-ho Choi Ambassador of the Republic of Korea 15 mins Embassy of the Republic of Korea
HE Mr U Myint Swe Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar 15 mins
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Representatives from Regional Organisations & Private Sector
[TBC] Dubai Chamber of Commerce 15 mins
HE Lim Jock Hoi Chairman/President: ASEAN Secretariat 15 mins The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Mr. Jean K. DIAGOU Co-Chairman: Africa Chairman and CEO of NSIA Group 15 mins Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Leina Gabaraane CEO: Stanbic Bank Botswana Limited 15 mins
[Name] Deputy Chairman of the Board, CEO 15 mins Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, African Representative Office
Mr. Ren Zhengfei CEO: Huawei South Africa 15 mins
Mr. Vishwas Chitrao Managing Partner: Indian Tata Motor Manufacturers 15 mins
Mr. S’thofeni Ginindza Deputy Governor: Financial Stability & Deepening 15 mins African Alliance, Swaziland (Thandeka)
Dr. Bernard Y Kibesse [TBC]: Central Bank, Tanzania (Renalda) 15 mins
Bar. Shehu Gabo Director Registrar General Office 15 mins Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (Oyebanji)
LUNCH: 13H00 TO 14H00
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DAY 2: WORLD CONGRESS 2018 18TH APRIL 2018 TIME: 14H00 – 16H00
TRADE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT: AFRICA - EUROPE
PLENARY SESSION 2: TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN AFRICA AND THE EUROPE ECONOMIC REGION
FACILITATORS: (TBC)
OPENING REMARKS: HE Goodluck Jonathan** 20 mins Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Member of Africa Forum
Government Representatives & Public Sector Organisations
[Name] Deputy Director General: Europe/Multilateral Desk 15 mins Department of International Relations & Cooperation
{Name} European Free Trade Association 15 mins South African Revenue Service
Mr. Riaan le Roux Acting Deputy Director General 15 mins Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA)
HE Mr Markus Cornaro Ambassador: European Union Delegation 15 mins
Lady Azuka Obiageli Azinge Registrar General/CEO 15 mins Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria (Oyebanji)
Representatives from Embassies
Mr. Kari Alanko Head of Mission: Embassy of Finland 15 mins
HE Mr. Christophe Farnaud Ambassador: French Embassy 15 mins
HE Mr. Walter Lindner Ambassador of Germany to RSA 15 mins
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HE Mr. Pietro Giovanni Ambassador of Italy to RSA 15 mins Donnici
HE Mr. Mikhail Ivanovich Ambassador: Embassy, The Russian Federation 15 mins PETRAKOV
Representatives from Private Sector
Mr. Stefan Sakoschek Executive Chairman: EU Chamber of Commerce 15 mins
Mr. Pierre Yves Group CEO: Total SA (not available, delegated rep) 15 mins
Ms. Mpumi Zikalala Vice President: De Beers 15 mins
[Name] [position]: Anglo America, RSA (head of HR) 15 mins
Mr. Philemon Mnisi CEO Swaziland Sugar Association (Sindy/Thandeka) 15 mins
Mr. Siyabonga Gama CEO Transnet 15 mins
Mr. Matteo Brambilla MD: Africa & Middle East, Building Energy 15 mins
Mr. Riccardo Delleani CEO: Olivetti 15 mins
Ms Elizabeth Sidiropoulos CEO: South African Institute of International Affairs 15 mins
Mr. Samuel Dossou-Aworet Chairman: Petrolin Group 15 mins
Mr. Ivan Suchkov Chief Operating Officer: Gazprombank Africa 15 mins
Mr. Lesiba Mothata Chief Economist: Investment Solutions 15 mins
Mr. Hloniphisizwe Mtolo Chairman, Shell RSA 15 mins Vice President: Retail & Downstream Business (not available, rep – request for GM: Trade & Supply)
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DAY 2: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: 16H00 TO 18H00
16H00-18H00
Round Table 1: Hosted by SA Tourism Together with other Tourism Agencies Venue: Main Plenary Hall
Topic: “Tourism as a Trigger for Facilitating Trade and Investment Opportunities” • Mr Rendani Khorommbi, Deputy Director: Convention Bureau, City of Johannesburg • Gauteng Tourism Agency • Durban Tourism Agency • Cape Town Tourism Agency
Concept and objectives • The aim of roundtable is…
OR
Europe-Africa Roundtable, hosted by EU Chamber of Commerce
Topic: TBC
Panellists: •
Contact Stefan Sachoschek **Cisca
Concept for Roundtable and objectives • The aim of this roundtable is to…
Round Table 2: Hosted by Brand South Africa (Recorded Roundtable) Venue: Ballroom 4, Level 2
Title: “Investor Perceptions and Insights”
• Dr. Pierre, GM: Research • Ms. Thoko Modise: GM: Marketing • Ms Judy Smith-Horn, GM: Global Markets • Ms Sithembile Ntombela, GM: Communications
Concept for Roundtable and Objectives
• The aim of this roundtable is to…
OR
Doing Business in Thailand
Topic: Doing Business in Thailand
Panellists: •
Contact: Thai Christian Business Association
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Concept for Roundtable and objectives • The aim of this roundtable is to…
Round Table 3: Hosted by Durban Chamber of Commerce Venue: Ballroom 3, Level 2
Topic: “Doing Business in Durban”
Concept for Roundtable and Objectives
• The aim of this roundtable is to…
Contact: Ms. Philile Choncho or Ms Wendy Gumede (Manager: Office of the CEO)
OR
Health-sector Roundtable, hosted by Department of Health, RSA: • Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi • Cisca’s contact**BidVest Pharmaceutical Company • Dr. Thabo Lengana (Nuclear Medicine)
Concept for Roundtable and Objectives
• The aim of this roundtable is to… •
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DAY 3 – 19th April 2018 GBR TRADE AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (INTRA-AFRICA, AFRICA-AMERICA SUMMITS)
OPENING PLENARY: 09h00 – 10h30
PROGRAM DIRECTORS: TBC
THEME: WHAT TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES CAN AFRICA EXPLORE WITHIN THE CONTINENT AND IN THE AMERICAS?
OFFICIAL OPENING AND ANTHEM GBR MUSIC TEAM
OPENING WORD AND PRAYER TBC GBR & GFFJ CORPORATE VIDEO TECHNICAL TEAM
OPENING ADDRESS HE THABO MBEKI 20 MINS FORMER PRESIDENT, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA MEMBER, AFRICA FORUM
ADDRESS MINISTER OF FINANCE, NIGERIA: HE Ms KEMI ADEOSUN 10 MIN
ADDRESS U.S. ACTING AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH AFRICA: 10 MIN
ADDRESS MINISTER: COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND TRADE, SWAZILAND, HON. JABULANI MABUZA 10 MIN
ADDRESS MINISTER OF FINANCE BOTSWANA, HON. MR. VINCENT T. SERETSE
ADDRESS MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE & LAND AFFAIRS, MR SENZENI ZOKWANA, RSA
ADDRESS MINISTER: TRADE & INDUSTRY, [NAME] TANZANIA
ADDRESS HON MINISTER HE. MS LYNNE BROWN, MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
ADDRESS HON MINISTER OF SOLID MINERALS, NIGERIA, H.E. MR. KAYODE FAYEMI
ADDRESS HONORABLE ALAN KYEREMATEN MINISTER OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, REPUBLIC OF GHANA
ADDRESS HONORABLE HASSAN COME, MINISTER OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
ADDRESS HONORABLE CALLE SCHLETTWEIN, MINISTER OF FINANCE, REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
ADDRESS HE AUGUSTO DE SOUSA FERNANDO, DEPUTY MINISTER OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
GUEST SPEAKER HE PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, VICE PRESIDENT: NIGERIA 15 MINS
KEY-NOTE DEPUTY MINISTER: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HON MADALA MASUKU 20MIN
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DAY 3: GBR WORLD CONGRESS 2018 19TH APRIL 2018 TIME: 11H00 – 13H00
TRADE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT: INTRA-AFRICA TRADE
PLENARY SESSION 1: SUB-THEME: INTRA-AFRICA TRADE: EXPLORING TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE CONTINENT.
FACILITATORS: (TBC)
OPENING REMARKS: HE Samuel Nujoma 20 mins Former President, Republic of Namibia Member, Africa Forum
Representatives from Regional Organisations
Prof Eddy Maloka CEO: African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)** 15 mins
Dr Ibrahim Mayaki CEO: New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) 15 mins
Ms Cecilia Njenga Head of SA Office 15 mins United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Mr. Geoffrey I. Kirenga CEO: Southern Agricultural Corridor of Tanzania 15 mins
Mr. Godfrey Simbeye Executive Director 15 mins Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF)
Ms. Lynette Chen COE: NEPAD Business Foundation 15 mins
Mr. Fred Phaswana Chairman 15 mins Mr. Moeletsi Mbeki Deputy Chairperson Network of Southern Think Tanks (NeST)
Hon Mr. Roger Nkodo Dang President: Pan African Parliament (Stephan Gomat) 15 mins
Mr. Walid Badawi Country Director 15 mins
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (Africa Forum)
Prof. John Tesha Executive Secretary, Africa Forum (Africa Forum) 15 mins
Mr. Moussa Faki Chairman, African Union Commission 15 mins
Representatives from Government & Public Sector Organisations
Mr Simon Nyarota Director Economic Research Senior Division Chief, 15 mins Economic Research & Special projects, Reserve Bank Zimbabwe (Thandeka)
[Name] CEO: Botswana Trade and Investment Centre 15 mins
Ms. Yewande Sadiku Executive Secretary 15 mins Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission
HE Mr. Godwon A Adama Consul General, Nigeria 15 mins
Representatives from Private Sector
Dr. Terence G Sibiya Managing Executive: Nedbank CIB 15 mins Mr. Neville Mandimika Africa Analyst: Rand Merchant Bank 15 mins Mr. Pule Mokoena Executive Policy and Research Head 15 mins Black Business Council (BBC) Mr. Abel Dlamini Executive Chairman, SekelaXabiso 15 mins Ms. Lindani Dhlamini CEO: SekelaXabiso 15 mins Mr. Alan Mukoki CEO: South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry 15 mins Prof Nick Binedell Prof: Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) 15 mins Prof Lyal White Director: Centre for Dynamic Markets 15 mins Mr. Musa Makhunga President: Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15 mins Mrs. Sola David-Borha CEO: Standard Bank, Rest of Africa (representative) 15 mins Mr. Chris Hamilton CEO: BankServe Africa 15 mins
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Representatives from Financiers
Mr. Mohan Vivekanandan Group Executive: Origination and Client Coverage 15 mins Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Mr. Akinwumi Adesina President: African Development Bank (ADB) 15 mins
Mr. Oumar Seydi Regional Director for Sub Saharan Africa 15 mins International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Mr. Dorrington Matiwane CEO: Swaziland Enterprise Development Corporation 15 mins
Mr. Thebe Ikalafeng Chairman: Brand Africa and Brand Africa Finance 15 mins
Mr. Siphamandla Mthethwa CEO: Central Energy Fund 15 mins
Mr. Dondo Mogajane Director-General of the National Treasury 15 mins BRICS New Development Bank
[Name} [Role]: Trade and Development Bank (TDB), Kenya 15 mins
[Name} [Role]: East African Development Bank (EADB), Uganda 15 mins
[Name} [Role]: African Export & Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) 15 mins
[Name] [Role]: Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria 15 mins
[Name] [Role]: Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) 15 mins
[Name] [Role]: Export Development Fund (EDF), Malawi 15 mins
[Name} [Role]: Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), Botswana
LUNCH: 13H00 TO 14H00
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DAY 3: GBR WORLD CONGRESS 2018 19TH APRIL 2018 TIME: 14H00 – 16H00
TRADE & INVESTMENT SUMMIT: AFRICA-AMERICA TRADE
PLENARY SESSION 2: EXPLORING TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN AFRICA AND THE AMERICAS.
FACILITATORS: (TBC)
OPENING REMARKS: HE Dr. Bakili Muluzi, 20 mins Former President, Republic of Malawi Member, Africa Forum
Representatives from Regional Organisations
Mr. Gana Fofang Resident Coordinator, South Africa 15 MINS United Nations in South Africa
[Name] Economic Counsellor: US Embassy to RSA 15 mins
Ambassador Mark Green Administrator 15 mins United States Agency of International Development (USAID) South Africa
[Name] US Commercial Services 15 mins
Ms. Kanini Mutooni Director Investment and ICT 15 mins USAID East Africa Trade and Investment Hub
Mr. Khaled EL MEKWAD UNIDO Representative 15 mins United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
Ms. Vera Songwe Executive Secretary 15 mins United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Mr. Paul Noumba Country Director: World Bank 15 mins
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Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Executive Secretary: Regional Integration 15 mins Tax Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Dr Thembinkosi Mhlongo Deputy Executive Secretary: Regional Integration 15 mins Southern African Development Community (SADC) (follow up by Lesego/Fumani)
HE Mr. Marcel de Souza ECOWAS Commission 15 mins
Mr. Cheikhe Hadjibou Chairperson of the Commission 15 mins Soumaré West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA)
Dr. Hon. Keith Mitchell Chairman: Prime Minister, Grenada 15 mins Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Ambassador Irwin LaRocque Secretary General & CEO 15 mins Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Dr. Lewis Hove Representative 15 mins Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
[Name] Common Market for Eastern, Southern Africa (COMESA) 15 mins
Mr. Olusegun Awolowo Executive Director/CEO 15 mins Nigerian Export Promotion Council
[Name] [Role]: West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) 15 mins
[Name} [Role]: Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) 15 mins
Representatives from Government & Public Sector Organisations
Mr. Themba N Masuku Regional Administrator: Shiselweni District, Swaziland (Thandeka) 15 mins
Ms Carol O’Brien Executive Director 15 mins American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa
Mr. Mohale Ralebitso CEO: Black Business Council 15 mins
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Mr. Riaan le Roux Acting Deputy Director General 15 mins Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA)
Dr. Maikanti Baru Group Managing Director 15 mins The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
[TBC] Representative, Zimbabwe Embassy** 15 mins “Opportunities in the Mining Sector in Zimbabwe”
[Name] Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC* – Lesotho) 15 mins
[Name] Development Bank of Namibia (DBN* – Namibia) 15 mins
[Name] Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ – Zambia) 15 mins
[Name] Uganda Development Bank 15 mins
Representatives from Private Sector Organisations
Dr. Kingsley Makhubela CEO: Brand South Africa ** 15 mins
Mr. Lekwalo Mosienyane CEO: Botswana Chamber of Mines 15 mins
Mr. Roger Baxter CEO: South African Chamber of Mines 15 mins
Mr. Dumile Cele CEO; Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15 mins
Dr Absalom Dlamini CEO: Tibiyo Taka Ngwane 15 mins Chairman: Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation
Mr. Nic Rudnick CEO: Liquid Telecom 15 mins
Mr. Wellington Makamure Group Executive, Southern Africa: Liquid Telecom 15 mins
Mr. Zeph Ndlovu Chairman: South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry 15 mins
Mr. Jay Ireland President and CEO: GE Africa 15 mins
Mr. Walter Kansteiner Senior Director, Africa, International Government Relations 15 mins ExxonMobil Corporation
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Chris Maroleng Group Executive, Corporate Affairs: MTN Group 15 mins
Prof. Siphamandla Zondi Professor: University of Pretoria 15 mins
Dr. Bekhinkosi Moyo CEO: Southern Africa Trust 15 mins
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DAY 3: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: 16H00 TO 18H00
16H00-18H00
Round Table 1: Main Plenary Venue
• Topic 1: Banking Systems in Africa
Round Table 2: Break-away Room
• Topic 1: Doing Business in America
Participants: African Development Bank (ADB), Ecobank, Standard Bank, etc.
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the CDC, as well as a number of European DFIs such as the European Investment Bank (EIB), Proparco, DEG, FMO, Swefund, Norfund, Obvium can be invited.
The AADFI (The Association of African Development Finance Institutions) • Chairman: Mr. Patrick Dlamini (South Africa) • 1st Vice-Chairman: Mr. Eugene N'DA Kassi (Cote d'Ivoire) • Representative: Mr. Dumisani J. Msibi (Swaziland) • Representative: Mr. Constantin Mbengele Kwete Thamuk (D.R. Congo) • Representative: Mr. Esayas Bahre (Ethiopia) • Representative: Mr. Zac Bentum (Ghana)
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Swaziland (Muzi Dube, Managing Director: National Industrial Development Corporation of Swaziland), Swaziland Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC) - Chief Executive Officer - Mr. Phiwayinkhosi Ginindza, Swaziland Development Finance Corporation FINCORP – Swaziland, Group Managing Director - Mr. Dumisani J. Msibi)
Round Table 3: Recorded in Studio
• Session 1: Doing business in Africa (specific countries) • Session 2: Doing business in Africa (specific countries) • Session 3: Presidential Roundtable (Former Heads of State) • Session 4: Chambers of Commerce hosted by SACCI • Session 5: America Chamber of Commerce • Session 6: The role of regional bodies in facilitating trade and investment opportunities
ICT Infrastructure in Africa: Liquid Telecom (Ex-Neotel), Vodacom, MTN, Cell-C, TELKOM
Roundtable hosted by the Chambers of Commerce RSA: Randburg Chamber of Commerce Cape Town Chamber of Commerce Durban Chamber of Commerce Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce
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DAY 4 – 20th APRIL 2018 GBR 8TH ANNUAL WORLD CONGRESS: 20TH APRIL 2018 THEME: “AFRICA: THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT”
OPENING PLENARY: SUB-THEME: THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
OPENING PLENARY: 09H00 TO 10H30
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (TBC)
GBR ANTHEM GBR WORSHIP & MUSIC TEAM
OPENING PRAYER APOSTLE JOSEPH NYALUNGU (RSA) Trustee, Global Fund for Jesus
OPENING REMARKS Mr. Saji Abraham, President & Founder – Dubai Christian Business Association (10 MIN)
VIDEO PRESENTATION – CORPORATE DVDs Global Business Roundtable (GBR) & Global Fund for Jesus (GFFJ)
OPENING ADDRESS Mr. Sipho Mseleku Chairman, Global Fund for Jesus: Chairman, Sakhumnotho Group Holdings: Convenor, Global Business Roundtable (10 MIN)
ADDRESS Mr. Mclean Sibanda: CEO - The Innovation Hub (20 min) Mr. Peter Moyo: CEO - Old Mutual Emerging Markets (20 min) Ms. Ebele Okobi, Public Policy Director, Africa, Facebook, Inc. Mr. Sutee Techarukpong, President – Thai Christian Business Association (20 min) Mr. Phuthuma Nhleko: Chairman, MTN Group (20 min)
Hon. Minister: Mr. Ontefetse Kenneth Mathambo Ministry of Finance & Development Planning, Botswana Hon. Joseph Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Republic of Kenya Mr. Othman El Ferdaous, Deputy Minister of Investment, Ministry of Industry, Investment, Trade and the Digital Economy, Kingdom of Morocco
KEY NOTE Mr. Jabu Mabuza: Chairman, ESKOM South Africa (20 min)
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PLENARY SESSION 1: 11H00 TO 13H00
SUB-THEME: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (TBC)
OPENING ADDRESS: HE Mr. Kgalema Motlanthe (20 min) Former President, Republic of South Africa
African Finance Corporation (AFC) Andrew Alli, President/Chief Executive Officer Adesegun Akin-Olugbade (OON), Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Akinwumi Adesina, President: African Development Bank (20 MIN)
[Name] Development Bank of Zambia
Mr. Patrick Dlamini CEO: Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Mr. Geoffrey Qhena Chief Executive Officer: Industrial Development Bank (IDC)
Mr. Oumar Seydi, Regional Director: Sub-Saharan Africa International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Mr. Oliver Andrews, Chief Investment Officer Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)
[Name & position] Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ, Zimbabwe)
[Name & position] The Infrastructure Bank Plc (TIB PLC, Nigeria)
Mr. Prega Ramsamy, FINMARK Trust (RSA)
Mr. John Oliphant,
Hon Minister: Romuald Wadagni Ministry of Economy & Finance, Benin Republic [Thato]
Hon Minister: Mr. Joe Maswanganyi Minister of Transport, RSA
Q & A CLOSING
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PLENARY SESSION 2: 14H00 TO 16H00
THEME: ENSURING AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT THROUGH BENEFICIATION OF AFRICAN RESOURCES
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (TBC)
Opening Remarks: Hon President, Benjamin William Mkapa (20 min)
Mr. Paul Dunn: CEO, Northam Platinum (20 min)
Ms. Daphne Mashile-Nkosi, Chairman: Kalagadi Manganese Mine (20 min)
CEO, The Royal Bafokeng: (20 min)
HE Kgosi Nyalala Pilane, Chief of The Bakgatla Tribe
His Royal Majesty, Begha U Tiv, Orcivirigh Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, Tor Tiv V: Kwande Local Government: Area of Benue State, Central Nigeria [TBC]
Ms Keorapetsi Bosielo, Director: Boemo Resources “The Misconception of Women in Mining”
GUEST SPEAKER: Hon Deputy Minister, HE Mr. Godfrey Oliphant Department of Mineral & Resources, RSA
Q & A
CLOSING
EXHIBITION & BUSINESS LOUNGE MEETINGS: 14H00 TO 17H00
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GBR WORLD CONGRESS PARTNERS 2018
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