Foreign direct investment in Tunisia has recorded growth rates of over 20 per cent in the past years and Tunisia is praised for its good investment climate as part of the G20 Compact with Africa Initiative. In addition, export-oriented companies experience tax benefits and since 2011 the German commitment has tripled. With COVID-19 also affecting the Tunisian economy, however, the question arises how joint strategies can be developed to successfully continue on a path of cooperation and mutual win-win relationships.

This webinar will therefore give an overview over the current situation around COVID-19 in Tunisia and the response of the Tunisian government to the outbreak. In addition, it will highlight business opportunities in selected sectors in Tunisia, explain how COVID-19 will affect doing business in these areas and showcase examples of German companies that have successfully done business in Tunisia before and during COVID-19.

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March 25^th-26^th, 2020, Hamburg, Germany

The 14th German-African Energy Forum focuses on innovative solutions for a carbon-neutral economic Transformation of the African continent. In addition to discussing whether a carbon-neutral industrialization can be achieved and showcasing German-African lighthouse projects as first milestones in the realization of such a transformation, the conference will also focus on specific renewable energies such as hydropower, power-to-x, green energy solutions for local value addition and the scaling up of off-grid energy solutions.

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Wednesday, 29th of April 2020/ The Guildhall, London 

SUPPLY CHAIN SEMINAR

Djibouti, on the Horn of Africa, is a major gateway connecting global trade routes to landlocked countries in East Africa including Ethiopia. The country’s International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ) is already enhancing domestic growth and attracting a growing number of international companies, only one year on from its launch. There are already over 80 companies signed up to the zone, from the trade and logistics sectors. These companies come from around the world, including Ethiopia, Europe, the Middle East and China. With the Djibouti International Hotel and the Djibouti International Tower inaugurated last month, and the upcoming connection to Doraleh multipurpose port, yet more international investors and businesses are expected to join soon.

The Djibouti Damerjog Industrial Development (DDID) is also under development and will create complementary opportunities alongside DIFTZ. DDID will include the country’s second oil terminal, as well as a zone dedicated to heavy industry. The work is scheduled for completion next year.

The Eastern Africa Association is planning to organise and lead a Business Mission to Djibouti from February 24^th-26^th 2020. This will be open to anyone who is interested in joining what promises to be a very interesting visit, hosted mainly by the Port and Free Zones Authority, with the confirmed support from the EU Head of Delegation. It will  be followed the next 2 days (February 27^th and 28^th) by political and economic briefings on Ethiopia. Please contact the EBCAM office for further details

Don't miss out on the EARLY BIRD RATE for this year's Annual Debate, ending on 18TH APRIL! Invest Africa's flagship forum brings together global businesses, investors, thought leaders and policy makers under one roof to share their perspectives on African trade and investment opportunities. With more than 300 attendees from diverse sectors and countries, and confirmed speakers from GOOGLE, THE IMF, THE CARLYLE GROUP AND THE JSE AMONGST OTHERS, secure your place at http://www.theannualdebate.com/book-now.

The Importance of Governance and Business Ethics with Brand South Africa - February 26, 2019

Invest Africa and Brand SA are delighted to invite you to our Members event on ‘The Importance of Governance and Business Ethics with Brand SA’ , looking at the ongoing consideration of corporate governance developments in South Africa and its importance for its continued development in the country and the region.

Brand South Africa was established in August 2002 to help create a positive and compelling brand image for South Africa.

At that time, the world was unsure about what to think of South Africa, with many different messages being sent out by various sources. This did very little to build the country’s brand and it was evident that to attract tourism and investment there was a need to co-ordinate marketing initiatives to make them more effective.

This led to the creation of Brand South Africa, whose main objective is the marketing of South Africa through the Brand South Africa campaign.

There are many benefits to having a consolidated brand image, with the most important being that a consistent Brand South Africa message creates strategic advantages in terms of trade and tourism for the country in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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SUBSTAINABLE ENERGY IN SOUTH AFRICA - 29 OCTOBER 2018

Invest Africa is delighted to host a ‘Renewable Energy in South Africa’ panel in partnership with Brand South Africa.

South Africa has recently signed renewable energy contracts worth $4.7 billion with independent power producers, in the first major investment deal under President Cyril Ramaphosa. A consortium of key players that include multilateral and development finance institutions will play a great role in achieving the country’s targets. This panel will highlight  key investment opportunities within the renewable energy sector including wind, solar, thermal and hydro power. Confirmed panellists include Jasandra Nyker, CEO of BioTherm Energy, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, Managing Director of DLO Energy Resources, and Scott Mackin, Managing Partner and Head of the Power Deal Team, Denham Capital. Moderator: Guy Winter, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard.
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DLO AFRICA POWER ROUNDTABLE - 30 OCTOBER 2018 

he DLO Africa Power Roundtable is a platform that hosts various gatherings of government, key investors and stakeholders in Africa’s energy sector with the objective of encouraging investment. Now in its 7th year the platform has hosted a number of events in Africa and has had success in bringing together key sector players and stakeholders. Join us from 30 – 31 October to hear opportunities for investment in energy across Africa, with keynote addresses from Energy Ministers from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. 
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THE FUTURE OF ENERGY IN AFRICA - 01 NOVEMBER 2018 

The energy sector in Africa has received much attention from businesses and investors over the past ten years. The African Development Bank’s landmark 'New Deal on Energy for Africa', launched in 2015 with the aim of achieving universal access to electricity by 2025 and bolstering growth prospects across the continent, has been key to shaping the sector’s evolution. The coming years will bring further shifts in policy priorities and investment trends, heralding both new opportunities and fresh challenges
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We are delighted to partners with the African Development Bank’s ‘Africa Investment Forum’ which will take place in Johannesburg, from 7-9th November. Invest Africa Connect will be hosting various high-level events alongside the main conference, and we have already confirmed a fantastic line up of speakers. See the agenda below  

Thursday 8th November

08.00-09.30