iAdvisory Seminar: East Africa - Discover the Opportunities in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania

East Africa is an economically promising market, having seen an 18.5% increase in FDI in the past 6 years. Its economy is expected to grow 7.5% in the next 5-7 years. It is the continent's most regionally integrated market and offers businesses access to a market of 144 million consumers. 

East African nations are diversifying and growing their economy. This translates to opportunities in natural resources, transport & logistics, manufacturing and services. 
 
Event Details:

Date	21 July 2015
Time	1.00pm – 5.30pm
Venue	IE Singapore’s Office  - Little Red Dot Seminar Room
Price	$40 (including GST)

Highlights:

• Lastest insights on market and business opportunities from regional experts
• Oil & Gas, Technology, Manufacturing and Infrastructure sector outlook for East Africa
• Legal, tax and trade & customs regulations when doing business in East Africa
• Sharing of company experiences on doing business in East Africa
• Networking opportunities with like-minded businesses

Programme* - programme subject to change without prior notice

 

Time Programme 1.00pm Registration 1.30pm Welcome Address   Mr G. Jayakrishnan, Group Director for Middle East & Africa, IE Singapore  1.40pm Market Overview of East Africa Mr Rahul Ghosh, Divisonal Director for Middle East & Africa, IE Singapore 2.00pm Panel Discussion: East Africa Outlook Moderated by: Roddy McKean, Director, Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K) Panelists:  Mr James Mworia, CEO, Centum Investments Mr Jonathan Knowles, Partner, Capital Group (TBC) 2.45pm Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Aspect of Doing Business in East Africa Daniel Ngumy, Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K) 3.15pm Networking Tea Break 3.40pm Understanding the Tax Aspects of Doing Business in East Africa Mr Chuah Seow Yong, Pacific International Lines (PIL) 4.20pm Panel Discussion: Strategies and Challenges when Doing Business in East Africa Moderated by: Mr G. Jayakrishnan, Group Director for Middle East & Africa, IE Singapore Panelists: Mr V. Srivathsan, Managing Director, Africa & Middle East, Olam Mr Lawrence Chan, Managing Director, Asiatic Agricultural Industries Mr Alexander Benard, COO, Schulze Global Investments Mr Sanjay Sharma, CEO, AASK Advisory Services Pte Ltd  Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K) 5.30pm End of Event