Head of @HLAfrica, Andrew Skipper gives the welcome. Says "An African beacon has been lit" for trade by the AfCFTA, at a time when other trade blocs are turning protectionist.
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Prof Benedict Oramah - President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Africa Import Export Bank (AfreximBank) is currently delivering the Opening Keynote Address at #HLAfricaForum
Leaders of industry, Prof. Benedict Oramah, Kuseni Dlamini & Papa Kwesi Nduom share their experience and discuss how their organisations are helping Africa make an impact in global business, at this morning's plenary, chaired by Susan Bright. #HLAfricaForum
One of the hurdles of #Acfta & the easiest to resolve is access to information and access to Finance. Prof Oramah @afreximbank speaking at the #HLAfricaForum@HLAfrica .He outlines initiatives by the bank like Africa Trade Portal and Intra Africa payment portal
The Africa Legal team will be attending Hogan Lovells’ 6th Africa Forum. This year’s theme “Africa Making an Impact” looks to unpack how Africa can realise its growth potential. Follow the conversation on Twitter: #HLAfricaForum@HLAfrica
Shared experiences working in #Africa has given Massmart & Aspen Pharmacare the strength to operate in the global markets ! Kuseni Dlamini shares , his firm's operation out of Dublin & France supplying to NHS , creating employment in Europe #HLAfricaForum@HLAfrica
At the @HLAfrica Africa Forum in London.
I am pleased to be here.
More so because one of my mentors is a partner in the firm so naturally, when practicing law was still a part of the plan, this is the firm I wanted to work for.
Prof says he is driven by urge to open up Africa’s potential. Africa needs to earn respect by contributing to the world. Drive is to change the continent. We hv resources, a young population and all ingredients to rise. The need is a change in mindset and leadership. @HLAfrica
Coming-up, is Andrea Coleman co-founder, @2WheelsforLife and @ridersforhealth who will be presenting a perspective on what, making an impact in Africa, means to them during our Straight Talk segment. #HLAfricaForum
Today @HLAfrica hosts "Africa: Making An Impact" where opening panellists shed light on sustainable local value creation. Enabling the local population to do well within their market, ensures diasporans and foreign investors will follow. #AFI where opportunity meets new markets
Our first breakout session themed Lending for impact is coming up. Shalini Bhuchar – Banking and Finance Partner, Hogan Lovells will be leading the panel. We will be hearing from industry leaders on how and why more financial institutions are lending for impact. #HLAfricaForum
Up next Ronak Gopaldas, Director @SignalRisk will present his views on the "5 Tensions Impacting Africa Future". From globalism and protectionism to democracy vs development, this talk is sure to stimulate debate. #HLAfricaForum
We’re enjoying a whirlwind overview at the @HLAfrica Forum 2019 from @SignalRisk’s Ronak Gopaldas who is highlighting that one of Africa’s top tensions is #tech - “are we going to leapfrog or are we going to lag?”
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Our second breakout session hosted by Abena Poku – Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager, Hogan Lovells, we hear from some of Africa's most dynamic and progressive business leaders and entrepreneurs as we take the view from Africa's future leaders. #HLAfricaForum