COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM 2015 24-26 November 2015 Hilton Hotel

Supported by WELCOME

I am delighted that Malta will be hosting the Commonwealth Business Forum for the second time from the 24th to the 26th November 2015 as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). With the theme for CHOGM being “The Commonwealth - Adding Global Value”, I firmly believe that strengthening trade and investment is a key area where the Commonwealth can add value. The Commonwealth can be a powerful voice in international trade negotiations, and in creating an equitable and sustainable environment for businesses from all parts of the Commonwealth to flourish in domestic, regional and global markets. As a member of the European Union and the Commonwealth, and with our strategic trading location in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has long punched above its weight in international trade. We look forward to welcoming the world’s business leaders to Malta; to sharing our experiences and learning from other countries; and to creating new trade and investment links in the Commonwealth and beyond.

JOSEPH MUSCAT Prime Minister of Malta The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council’s objective is to ‘Create A More Prosperous Commonwealth’ by helping to identify opportunities for businesses and establishing the trust between Government and the private sector that will allow the economies of the Commonwealth to flourish.

The Commonwealth Business Forum is the opportunity to bring stakeholders together from business and Government from our 53 Commonwealth countries. CBF 2015 will focus on issues and areas that are relevant to all our countries including infrastructure, financial services, technology, tourism, healthcare and sustainability. It provides an extraordinary opportunity for businesses from across the Commonwealth to meet and network.

This is a unique opportunity to develop outcomes not just within the Commonwealth but with the many other countries represented.

JONATHAN MARLAND Chairman, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM 2015 SPEAKERS

Hon Dr , The Rt Hon Pakalitha Mosisili, HE Peter Mutharika, Rt Hon Sir Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Malta Prime Minister of Lesotho President of Malawi GCSK, KCMG, QC, Prime Minister of Mauritius

Hon Mustapha Mohammed, Lord Francis Maude, Folorunso Alakija, Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa, Minister of International Trade and Trade Minister, Vice Chairman, Famfa Oil Limited, Chief Secretary, Industry, Malaysia United Kingdom Nigeria Government of Malaysia

Binod Chaudhary, Professor Ian Goldin, Gerard Grech, Tabitha Karanja, CEO, President , Chaudhary Group, Nepal Director, Oxford Martn School CEO, TechCity, UK Keroche Breweries, Kenya

Jayendra Naidoo, Greg Ogbeifun, Bisi Onasanya, Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Executive Chairman, J&J Group, Chairman, Ship Owners GMD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria PLC, CEO, Employees Provident Fund, South Africa Association of Nigeria Nigeria Malaysia HE Hage Geingob, The Rt Hon Peter O'Neill, Lord Jonathan Marland, HE Kamalesh Sharma, President of Namibia Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Chairman, CWEIC, UK Commonwealth Secretary-General

Dr Mohammad Al-Zuhair, Fatin Arifin, Shaun Bonétt, Mr Samir Brikho, Executive Chairman, Kuwait National President of the Commonwealth Asia Managing Director, Precision Group, CEO, Amec Foster Wheeler, Fund for SME Development, Kuwait Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs, Brunei Australia United Kingdom

Peter Kieran, Varun Maharaj, Paul Manduca, Patrick McKendry, Chairman, CPCS Transcom, Trinidad & Tobago IFC, Chairman, Prudential, UK Managing Director, Careers Australia Trinidad & Tobago

Sheikh Ayman Sejiny, Gordon Stewart, Dr Mario Vella, Dr Lena Wilson, CEO, Bank Alkhair Founder and Chairman, Sandals, Chairman, Malta Enterprise CEO, Scottish Enterprise, Scotland Saudi Arabia Jamaica FORUM PROGRAMME

TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2015

0930-1030 Opening Ceremony: Adding Global Value - Creating a More Prosperous Commonwealth Lord Marland, Chairman, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council HE Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon Dr Joseph Muscat MP, Prime Minister of Malta

1030-1100 Networking Break

1100-1230 Leveraging Networks: The Commonwealth, the EU and Global Economic Cooperation Many Commonwealth nations, like Malta, are part of multiple alliances. How can the Commonwealth and other international groupings, including the EU, be most effective in promoting sustainable trade and investment?

1230-1400 Networking Lunch

1400-1530 Opportunity Malta: Creating a Trade Hub for the EU, Middle East and Africa Exploring the opportunity for Malta to become a regional and global trade hub building on its assets such as its geostrategic position, historical links, flexible legislative environment, entrepreneurial culture and its wealth of expertise. Parallel Sessions Facilitating Commonwealth Trade Empowering Entrepreneurs This session will focus on options for increasing What can the Commonwealth do to nurture the intra-Commonwealth trade including improved entrepreneurs of the future and how can we access to trade finance, focusing on shared ensure that the next billion dollar startup comes standards and leveraging the Diaspora from the Commonwealth?

1530-1600 Networking Break

1600-1730 Supporting Enterprise: SMEs as the Engine of Growth How can countries better support the development of SMEs from start-up finance to international expansion? The session will look at global best practice. Parallel Sessions Financial Centres as Catalysts of Growth Sustainable Infrastructure for A number of Commonwealth countries host Developing and Island States significant financial centres. How can these Developing and island states face unique highly networked economies better support challenges in terms of sustainable infrastructure national and regional economic development? development. How can these challenges be What are the lessons for states keen to grow overcome? their financial services sector?

1800-1900 Reception

1900-2100 Gala Dinner Hosted by: Hon Joseph Muscat MP, Prime Minister of Malta WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2015

0730-0845 Special Breakfast Session for Chambers of Commerce (by invitation only)

0900-1030 Financial and Professional Services: Delivering Jobs and Growth Highlighting the benefits that the development and growth of the financial and professional services sector can have on emerging and developed Commonwealth economies. Parallel Sessions ICT & eGovernment: Showcasing Malta Skilling the Commonwealth This session will showcase innovative ICT Ensuring the delivery of high quality education companies to an audience of potential investors and training, as well as suitable qualifications is or partners with a strong focus on the dynamic vital for the future of Commonwealth economies. ICT sector in Malta as well those companies How can the Commonwealth work better together focused on improving Government services. to achieve this utilising the English language.

1030-1100 Networking Break

1100-1230 Investing in Infrastructure: Building for the Long Term Infrastructure investment and attracting new sources of long-term capital are well known challenges. Investors will give their candid views on what they need to see before making decisions, investment bankers will discuss raising sovereign debt and Governments will show the beneficial impact of completed projects. Parallel Sessions Innovation in Financial Services Supporting the Blue Economy Recent crises have increased regulation yet A high percentage of Commonwealth countries innovators seem to have prospered. How does and their populations are dependent on the the rise of crowd funding and mobile marine environment for their livelihoods. How technologies effect the model and what are can these unique environments be better the future challenges for regulators? managed in future?

1230-1400 Networking Lunch

1400-1530 The Business of Health: Improving Access and Outcomes Some Commonwealth countries have only 1% of their population with access to world class health care, whilst others spend upwards of 10% of GDP on health. How can the Commonwealth’s diverse experience and expertise in the sector be harnessed to improve health systems and the outcomes for patients? Parallel Sessions Technology for Smart Cities The Maritime Commonwealth Technology is a key part of any city plan. The oceans remain the primary highways Populations and businesses cannot grow and connecting the Commonwealth. This session will thrive without IT infrastructure. What are the explore how we can work together to strengthen challenges and where are the wins? the global shipping industry and rediscover our shared maritime heritage. 1530-1600 Networking Break

1600-1730 Harnessing Tech: Driving Innovation and Job Creation Technology is a critical driver in creating jobs, economic growth and changing the way we live and do business. By looking at ways to encourage innovation and support start-ups across the Commonwealth, this session aims to encourage diverse entrepreneurship. Parallel Sessions Islamic Finance in the Commonwealth Invest in Mauritius Commonwealth countries such as Malaysia have Hosted by the Board of Investment, Mauritius been at the forefront of the development of Islamic finance. What can be done to support access to Islamic finance and what are the opportunities for future innovation?

1730-2000 Reception

COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM 2015 FORUM PROGRAMME

THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2015

0730-0845 Special Breakfast Session for Investment Promotion Agencies (by invitation only)

0900-1000 Energy Security: Investing for the Future There are huge opportunities for investors arising from the requirement to ensure Commonwealth citizens and businesses have access to affordable, sustainable and reliable sources of energy. What are the options, how will they be funded and what would reliable supply mean for growth? Parallel Sessions Investing in Small States Invest in Malawi Led by visiting Head of Government Led by: HE Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi

1000-1100 African Opportunity: Capitalising on The Growth Story The African growth story has been well chronicled, but what are the actual opportunities for investors, which countries are leading the way and what continue to be the major obstacles to prosperity? Parallel Sessions Investment Session: Focus on the Pacific Investment session Address by: The Rt Hon Peter O'Neill, Prime Led by visiting Head of Government Minister of Papua New Guinea

1100-1130 Networking Break

1130-1230 Connecting Asia: Accelerating Regional Integration and Development As the fastest growing region in the World Asia continues to offer enormous opportunities for business. What is unique about Asia’s growth story and what lessons can the rest of the World learn? Parallel Sessions Investment session: Focus on the Caribbean Invest in Namibia Led by visiting Heads of Government Led by: HE Hage Geingob, President of Namibia

1230-1330 Sustainable Tourism: Measuring Impact and Adding Value Many Commonwealth economies thrive on tourism. How can countries attract investors and high value visitors and diversify their offering whilst maintaining the natural environment?

1330-1430 Networking Lunch

1430-1530 The Commonwealth and : A New Dawn Accounting for 60% of the Commonwealth’s population, India‘s leadership is vital for the future of the organisation. This session will examine the Indian Government’s efforts to revitalise the economy and the increasingly important role of Indian companies as investors and employers overseas.

1530-1600 A Commonwealth Vision for Sustainable Growth As the SDGs replace the MDGs as the global targets for socio-economic development, this session will examine how the private sector across the Commonwealth can help achieve these goals.

1600-1615 Concluding Session

1615-1700 Prime Minister’s Roundtable with Heads of Government (by invitation only) WHY ATTEND?

A Global Business Event • Hosted by Hon Joseph Muscat MP, Prime Minister of Malta. • Addressed by Presidents and Prime Ministers from the Commonwealth’s 53 member countries and beyond. • More than 1,000 influential business delegates representing companies from across the world.

Top Level Attendance • Heads of Government supported by their accompanying delegations, including Cabinet Ministers and senior business leaders. • Chairs and CEOs of multinationals and global investment companies. • World experts from a diverse range of fields.

Learn from Influential Speakers • More than 100 authoritative speakers from business, government and international institutions. • Plenary sessions focused on major international issues and addressed by global thought leaders. • Contribute to the dialogue in interactive breakout sessions with sector experts.

An Unrivalled Networking Opportunity • Online booking system for contacting and arranging meetings in advance. • Networking Lounge, with dedicated staff to help facilitate meetings. • Pre-scheduled country, region and sector networking sessions. • Relax at a series of Receptions and Gala Dinners in the stunning environs of Malta’s historic capital city.

A Platform for Doing Business • Identify new business and investment opportunities at country, regional and sector specific sessions. • Meet potential investors or partners for your projects. • Visit world class manufacturing facilities across Malta.

Showcase your brand • Opportunities to introduce your company to a global business audience. • Profile your company alongside global leaders in your field. • Participate in the international trade show and exhibition. • Opportunity to host sessions, including breakfast and lunches, during the Forum.

COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM 2015 WHAT IS THE COMMONWEALTH?

2.2 billion citizens The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent countries. It is home to 2.2 billion citizens, 60% of these are under the age of 30.

U$ 9.6 trillion The Commonwealth includes some of the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries, spanning five regions, with a combined GDP of U$ 9.6 trillion in 2013.

4.1% growth Between 2013 and 2015 Commonwealth countries are expected to grow at a combined rate of 4.1% in comparison to 1.8% in the EU and 2.6% in the US.

English Language English, the world business language, is the official language or mother tongue of all Commonwealth members.

40% of the global workforce By 2020 40% of the global workforce will be in the Commonwealth, which is expected to add a further 800 million people to its workforce by the middle of the century.

1 billion consumers The Commonwealth is adding its middle class faster than any other grouping. By 2020 the Commonwealth will contain over 1 billion middle class consumers. The Commonwealth factor Shared values The Commonwealth factor makes it The Commonwealth commitments up to 20% cheaper to do business with to its values of democracy, rule of law Commonwealth countries thanks to similar and free press provide a global legal structures and cultural similarities. “stamp of approval” which helps to attract long term and sustainable investment. About CWEIC

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council facilitates trade and investment throughout the 53 states of the Commonwealth and supports private sector companies and governments to promote economic activity. We work with member companies to expand their businesses and to help with new investments in any Commonwealth country.

For more information please visit www.cweic.org

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