Strategic Partners

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, offering business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

ACCA supports its 200,000 members and 486,000 students in 180 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills required by employers. ACCA works through a network of 101 offices and centres and more than 7,200 Approved Employers worldwide, who provide high standards of employee learning and development. Through its public interest remit, ACCA promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.

ACCA is currently introducing major innovations to its flagship qualification to ensure its members and future members continue to be the most valued, up to date and sought-after accountancy professionals globally.

Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. More information is here: www.accaglobal.com

Africa Legal Associates (ALA) is a corporate and commercial law firm located in Accra, Ghana.  The firm operates as a one-stop service centre, offering a wide range of legal services to support its clients in Ghana and beyond.

ALA is unique, because in addition to providing excellent legal services, its lawyers have diverse multi-disciplinary expertise in business, political risk analysis, public policy, intelligence, strategy, communications, including crisis management and an extensive understanding of the political economy and investor opportunities in Africa.

The firm’s integrated approach to servicing the needs of its clients, in addition to a strong, reliable network of contacts within both the public and private sectors in Ghana, as well as its collaboration with a number of reputable international law firms on cross-jurisdictional work, has ensured that although quite young, it is currently one of the fastest growing law firms in Ghana, positioning it as a key service provider in the new economic order for Africa – The African Continental Free Trade Area.

African Desk is a pan-African organisation committed to providing complex solutions to African challenges in trade facilitation, transport and logistics supply chains, regional integration, communication, and advocacy through top-notch consultancy and advisory services, with a conscious awareness of the need to care for the planet. Guided by the ACFTA frameworks and protocols, African Desk is an implementing partner for governments, international, multilateral, and private sector organisations.

Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, the United Republic of Tanzania, at the heart of one of the African logistical hubs, the African Desk’s goal is to cover the entire continent to promote trade facilitation and spur the continent’s economic prosperity through efficiency in African ports, logistics, transport corridors, and regional economic communities.

Using high-level expertise from within the continent and beyond, African Desk provides technical advisory services through research and studies, capacity building, communications, and advocacy of best practices.
African Desk believes in African solutions to African problems and thrives to become the major and reliable source of important information and data on the African continent in our thematic areas. The African Desk has been registered in Tanzania under the Companies Act of 2002.

VISION

To see the African continent thrive through free, competitive, interactive intra-African trade coupled with seamless logistics and transport networks linking all continent regions.

MISSION

To promote efficiency in the African continent’s multi-modal transport corridors and regional economic communities (RECs) through jointly coordinated research, capacity building, and proper dissemination of best practices to realise the strategic objectives of the ACFTA.

ALP East Africa is a regional law firm qualified to practice in four jurisdictions within the East African region namely Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan. The firm is affiliated with Africa Law Practice Nigeria with Advocates qualified to practice in Nigeria.

ALP EA spans six broad practice areas, including Corporate and Commercial Law, Infrastructure Law, Dispute Resolution, Integration and Cross-Business Transactions, Regulatory and Compliance, and Law Consulting and Knowledge.

In operation since 1973, Altus ship-owning history provides the group with a rich and diversified experience that has seen it expands and grow over the years. Altus Oil & Gas has a long history in supporting the energy sector and our people and their accumulated knowledge and expertise is what unlocks the power of a partnership with Altus as many of them have worked in the industry itself.

Committed to health, safety, and the environment—offering an integrated suite of logistics solutions that are flexible in design and responsive in implementation. We follow the basic principle to deliver the best solution for the customer with our personalized approach in first understanding a customer’s objective and then responding with a tailor-made solution. This includes:

Supply Base Management
Provision of integrated supply chain, marine and support services at a location which supports an exploration or production oil and gas project. Altus’s scope of work is to guarantee the accurate and timely delivery of all materials from the supply base to the drilling location and vice versa. This entails management of a warehouse, the yard, all activities pertaining to supporting offshore supply vessels including crew change, waste disposal, domestic onshore and offshore transportation, management of bulk materials, inspection services, provision of fuel, drill water and potable water, provision of cargo carrying units (CCU) and management of the jetty.

Marine Services
The provision of multiple activities related to vessels or rigs, which are either provided to the customer within an integrated package or independently. Altus’s scope of work is transshipment of materials which will, in essence, require movement from one vessel to another, mobilisation and demobilisation of rigs and vessels, fabrication, provision of manpower (welders, cutters, fitters and others), vessel agency, rig agency, chartering, provision of fuel, technical preparation for material movements, crew changes and marine surveys.

Supply Chain Management
The movement of materials as they flow from their source to the end customer. Services within supply chain include domestic transportation, international air and sea freight, warehousing and storage, port operations, customs clearance and provision of rental equipment to perform the operations. This also includes charters of vessels and aircraft as well as detailed planning and engineering required for heavy lift. Within Altus’s scope of work, this would pertain to shipments defined as project cargo, customers which utilise our MMS, general freight forwarding including break-bulk, LCL and FCL movements.

Oilfield Support Services
Oilfield Support Services are the provision of services required within the oil and gas industry. These currently include safety inspections, Cargo Carrying Units (CCU’s), manpower, fabrication, equipment rental and procurement. Altus represents Swire Oilfield Services in many of our markets and provides a fast growing number CCU’s to oil and gas projects in the respective countries. We can also support third parties who wish to sell their goods in Altus’s Asian markets through Agency Representation, by adding marketing, bidding, license provision, customs consulting and billing to our logistics services.

Arqit is dedicated to stronger, simpler encryption for networked devices, protecting the data of governments, enterprises, and citizens. Arqit supplies a unique quantum safe encryption Platform-as-a-Service which makes the communications links or data of any networked device or cloud machine secure against current and future forms of attack – even from a quantum computer.

Arqit’s QuantumCloud™ platform, enables any device to download a lightweight software agent, which creates highly secure symmetric encryption keys that protect data in transit and at rest. The platform, which is designed for the cloud and a world of connected devices, enables organisations to simplify and strengthen their encryption on a global basis, without the need to trust third parties.

The newest product, TradeSecure™, uses advanced cryptography and distributed ledger technology to enable businesses to finance their supply chains using highly secure referenceable digital negotiable instruments thereby enabling them to secure their supply chains and improve their cash flow at the same time. Arqit was proud to lead an international consortium to deliver the world’s first cross-border quantum-safe digital trade transaction between the UK and Singapore. The transaction involved the exchange of electronic trade documents, including a digital promissory note and an electronic bill of lading (eBL), and could be replicable across other Commonwealth trade corridors.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) is the country’s oldest apex chamber. It brings in actionable insights to strengthen the Indian ecosystem, leveraging its network of more than 4,50,000 members, of which MSMEs represent a large segment. ASSOCHAM also has more than 400 associations, federations, and regional chambers in its fold.

The Chamber is working hand in hand with the government, regulators, and national and international think tanks to contribute to the policy-making process and share vital feedback on the implementation of decisions with far-reaching consequences. ASSOCHAM is driving four strategic priorities – Sustainability, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Digitalisation. The Chamber believes that affirmative action in these areas would help drive inclusive and sustainable socio-economic growth for the country.

BancTrust & Co. Investment Bank is a London-based boutique investment bank, authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom & FINRA in the USA, specialised in high-beta credit markets in Emerging Markets such as Latin America, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The firm offers capital markets advisory, institutional sales & trading and investment research products and prime services to corporate clients and institutional investors.

Bank of Kigali Plc is the largest commercial bank in Rwanda, by total assets. As of 31 December 2019, the Bank’s total assets were valued at $1,1059 million, with a loan book of $735.8 million, customer deposits of $697.4 million and shareholders’ equity of $239.6 million.

On 29 September 2017, Global Credit Ratings affirmed Bank of Kigali Plc’s long-term and short- term national scale ratings of AA-(RW) and A1+(RW) respectively; with a stable outlook.

The Bank has won several back to back international and regional “Best Bank in Rwanda” awards, including from Euro Money, The Banker, Global Finance Magazine, and EMEA Finance.

Bank of Kigali Plc was incorporated in the Republic of Rwanda on December 22nd 1966. In 2011, Bank of Kigali went public at the Rwanda Stock exchange and secondary listing at Nairobi stock exchange in 2018.

Bboxx is a super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by providing access to essential products and services across Africa.

Bboxx has built a fully integrated operating system Bboxx Pulse®, backed by an extensive on the ground network to provide goods, services and utilities across Africa. We offer African households, businesses and communities a highly convenient and affordable way to access life changing solutions, through data powered logistics and innovative financing methods.

Bboxx is championing the economic development of Africa, accelerating the transition to the digital economy and creating new markets. We are connecting both underserved rural communities and aspiring urban ones with services including clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, and cash loans, enabling African consumers to unlock their potential.

Bboxx is positively impacting the lives of more than 2.5 million people in 11 markets, directly contributing to 11 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Bboxx has over 3,000 staff across Africa and offices in the UK and China.

BDO in East Africa (BDO EA) is a centrally managed network of offices across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia with 11 partners and more than 250 professional staff and is a Member Firm of BDO International.

BDO EA firms share resources, methodologies, quality control processes, technology resources and also use their common strengths and insights to service clients in neighbouring countries such as Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, Somalia, DR Congo, through a network of partner firms.

BDO EA has over the years worked with thousands of local and multinational companies, governments, parastatals etc. offering consistent, ethical and practical advice that has enabled our clients to achieve their goals in the ever changing economic, regulatory and market conditions.

BDO EA team members have relevant and exceptional educational background, many with fluency in English and French, making them very relevant to operate across Africa. Our team has a keen sense of providing client centric solutions, developed through relevant experience and deep expertise in the practical application of next-practice methodologies. More importantly BDO EA team members are known for their insights, timely advice, community leadership and winning attitude.

We have in depth knowledge of the African economy through the numerous assignments that we have successfully carried out in more than 32 countries in a number of sectors. BDO EA has developed expertise particularly in financial services, agriculture, manufacturing, petroleum, tourism, retail services, telecommunications, government and international financial institutions among others.

At BDO in East Africa, we are structured in a way that gives you quicker access to our senior professionals who will give your requirements adequate deep thought so that you get timely and decisive advise best suited for you.

We offer our services along the following key service lines:

• Audit and Assurance (External Audit, Project Audit, Expert Witness, Agreed Upon Procedures)
• Tax – (Advisory, Compliance for corporates, cross border and HNWIs)
• Business Advisory –
  • Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory (including Due Diligences and Valuation)
  • Risk Advisory (including Internal Audit and Forensic Accounting and Investigations)
  • Corporate Recovery (including IBR, Restructuring, Receiverships, Insolvency practice)
  • IT & Data Advisory (Implementation, Project Management, AI/ML/RPA, Business Intelligence)
  • Development Advisory (Economic Consulting, Market studies, NGO/ CBO/ FMA work)
  • Business Advisory (Strategy, HR Consulting, Process consulting)
• Business Services and Outsourcing – (Accounting, Payroll, Secretarial Services, Employments and Permits

Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) is an integrated Investment and Trade Promotion Agency (ITPA) with an encompassing mandate of investment promotion and attraction; export development and promotion including the management of the National Brand.

BITC plays a critical role in driving Botswana’s economic growth through the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), domestic investment, and facilitation of expansions, and further spearheads the growth of exports by promoting locally manufactured goods to regional and international markets.

BITC drives wealth creation for Botswana by creating platforms that will initiate and ensure increased citizen participation in the economy and create sustainable job opportunities. Of great importance within the role of this organisation is building and maintaining a positive and impressive image of the country locally and internationally.

Find out more about BITC via their website.

We are an integrated energy business with operations in Europe, North and South America, Australasia, Asia and Africa.

bp delivers heat, light and mobility products and services to people all around the world in ways that will help to drive the transition to a lower carbon future.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the national standards body of the United Kingdom. BSI produces technical standards on a wide range of products and services and also supplies certification and standards-related services to businesses.

Their purpose is to inspire trust for a more resilient world. BSI’s solutions and services improve performance and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. At BSI, the mission is to share knowledge, innovation and best practice to help people and organisations make excellence a habit.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) was established in 1901 as the Engineering Standards Committee. A Royal Charter was granted in 1929, with the organization’s aims and objectives including:

• promoting trade – by developing common industrial standards;
• reducing waste – by simplifying production and distribution;
• protecting the consumer – through the use of licensed marks to identify conformity to standards.

The British Standards Institution was adopted as the organisation name in 1931. BSI has a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Government, which establishes the position of BSI as the recognised UK National Standards Body.

BTP Advisers is a multi-award-winning international communications agency. We advise leaders and governments, candidates and parties, and entrepreneurs and organisations – delivering campaigns to change hearts and minds. We make the difference through three service areas: international media relations, political campaigns, and legal communications.

The Investment Promotion Agency is a public administrative institution with a legal personality and financial autonomy. The Agency is under the technical supervision of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic and the finance supervision of the Ministry of Finance.

The IPA’s mission is to:

• Promote investment into Cameroon;
• Promote the brand image of Cameroon internationally;
• Strengthen the attractiveness of Cameroon;
• Welcome, assist and orientate foreign and domestic private sector investors through all the stages of development of their investment projects;
• Provide public services to companies which seek or have obtained an approval under the Investment Charter as well as monitor and control companies which have received benefits under the Charter;
• Obtain the necessary visas for foreign personnel for the execution of investment programs of companies granted incentives during the validity of the incentives.

CAMTEL, short for Cameroon Telecommunications, is the leading telecommunications operator in Cameroon. Established in 1998, it is responsible for setting up and managing the infrastructure needed for electronic communication services under licenses granted by authorities. This includes various commercial, industrial, and financial activities related to telecommunications services and their growth. In 2020, CAMTEL received concessions to operate in fixed, mobile, and transport networks. They offer a wide range of services such as mobile (2G/3G/4G), POTS, ADSL, FTTx, WTTx, leased lines, data centre, and wholesale services. CAMTEL also holds a monopoly over the national fibre optic network, which it leases to other operators, contributing to its substantial turnover of nearly 200 billion XAF in 2022.

The Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation (CAMWATER) is a public capital company under supervision of the Minister for Water and Energy and under the financial control of the Ministry of Finance.

CAMWATER’s corporate purpose is the management, on behalf of the State, of the assets and rights allocated to the public drinking water service in urban and semi-urban areas. As such, its mission is:

• Planning, carrying out studies, project management, research and management of financing for all the infrastructures and works necessary for the capture, production, transport and storage, distribution of potable water;
• The construction, maintenance and management of infrastructures for the production, storage and transport of drinking water;
• The control and quality of the operation of the public service for the distribution of drinking water and the other missions entrusted to the companies in charge of the operation of the public service of drinking water;
• In cooperation with operating companies, information and sensitization of users of the public drinking water service and that of liquid sanitation in urban and peri-urban areas;
• And generally, all commercial, industrial, securities, real estate and financial operations which relate, directly or indirectly, to the objects defined above or which are likely to promote their development.

A.M. Capurro is a family-owned business and the Jaguar Land Rover Importer for Gibraltar, a relationship with factory that dates to 1948. Over the years we have successfully delivered thousands of vehicles to our clients via our various sales channels, many of which live abroad.

In 2019 we were officially appointed as Jaguar Land Rover’s Global Partner for Diplomatic Sales. This Strategic Partnership allows us to supply vehicles to the international Diplomatic community, including personnel working at embassies and consulates and to qualifying members of other International Organisations posted internationally.

Headquartered in Gibraltar, we are geographically suited to supply and deliver vehicles to the most discerning clients anywhere around the globe. Equally, our refreshingly personal and client-centric approach ensures that our customers are provided with the highest levels of service by an experienced sales team familiar with providing transport solutions to an international audience.

The Jaguar Land Rover Diplomatic Sales Programme is underpinned by:

• Rapid customer engagement (within 4 working hours)
• Fast and accurate quotation turnaround (within 1 working day)
• Preferential tax-free pricing to qualifying individuals
• Bespoke factory-ordered vehicles
• Compliance with end-country specifications
• Worldwide shipping and insurance
• Dedicated online customer portal including real-time order tracking
• Liaison with franchised partners around the world
• Jaguar Land Rover global warranty
• Customer service support in country of posting

Chandaria Industries Ltd (CIL) began as a small tissue converting operation on the 1st of May 1964. Today CIL is the largest manufacturer and distributor of tissue/hygiene & various FMCG products in East and Central Africa.

We are also the largest manufacturer of hospital-quality cotton wool in the region. We are proudly Kenyan. As the cornerstone of the Chandaria Group of Companies, Chandaria Industries is the only company in the sector to manufacture our products 100% in Kenya.

Recycling is a core part of our company’s heritage. Our processes result in minimal environmental damage. Some of our products are made from 100% recycled paper waste sourced from all over Kenya, creating employment for over 30,000 Kenyan families working in the waste collection sector.

Not only are our products assessed on the quality standards of East African standards but against the global best, ensuring that our consumers experience the best in quality and service and that their expectations are met and surpassed again and again.

Chandaria Industries is only the second company in East Africa to be awarded the prestigious Superbrands status across all its brands.

Chandaria Industries strives to make the best in tissue and hygiene products in East Africa. Our products are a popular choice of everyday life across many African homes today. We are committed to serving the needs of the consumers, the environment, and communities across the region to ensure the all-inclusive growth for stakeholders across all countries within which we operate.

We are THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER of Tissue and Hygiene products in East and Central
Africa.

We are THE ONLY tissue and hygiene company in the region with more than 55 years’ experience of manufacturing excellence.

We are PROUDLY KENYAN and manufacture 100% of our products in Kenya.
ISO 9001-2015 quality certification ensures that we consistently deliver above and beyond our customers’ expectations.

ALL OF OUR BRANDS have received the prestigious Superbrands status.
We can manufacture BEST-IN-CLASS CUSTOMISED products to meet individual customer requirements.

OUR EXTENSIVE PRODUCT RANGE ensures that we have a product to suit every need at any budget.
WE ARE THE ONLY ONE-STOP SUPPLIER for every type of Tissue & Hygiene product.

Whether you are in Kenya or anywhere in East Africa, OUR VAST BUT INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION NETWORK ensures that our products can be delivered to your doorstep.

Our core values of CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT and INNOVATION ensure that the consumers always get the BEST.

Charltons is a boutique Hong Kong corporate finance law firm with branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Yangon, Myanmar. Charltons focuses on Hong Kong corporate finance law and provides cutting edge legal advice to Hong Kong, PRC and international clients.

Charltons has a track record of over 20 years representing major multinational clients on complex cross border and domestic transactions. The firm is experienced in advising local and international companies, controlling shareholders, sponsors and underwriters on IPOs on both the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the GEM market. Charltons is well recognised for its work advising companies on the legal requirements and implications of their capital raising on listing and we provide ongoing advice to listed companies regarding their compliance with continuing obligations under the Hong Kong Listing Rules.

Charltons advises on securities law, funds law and cryptocurrency. The firm advises on Hong Kong M&A law and cross-border M&A transactions. Charltons has considerable experience advising on the formation and management of offshore, Hong Kong and China investment funds.

Charltons has a substantial pro bono practice establishing and advising Hong Kong based charities and foundations.

CHEC Port City is the project company of Port City Colombo – Sri Lanka’s first multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Port City is a brand new city development built as an extension of the Central Business District of Sri Lanka’s vibrant commercial capital, Colombo. It is the largest Public Private Partnership in Sri Lanka to date, with a commitment of USD 1.4 billion (of which, USD 1.1 billion has been invested as of 31st January, 2022).

Spanning 269 hectares of reclaimed land from the sea, Port City Colombo is being built with the latest sustainable city designs and smart city concepts. Port City’s vision is to be a world-class focal point attracting international business and talent, by promoting Information Technology, Financial Services, Maritime, Professional Services and Tourism. The SEZ will be complimented by a liberal and robust regulatory framework and attractive fiscal incentives.

When completed, Port City Colombo will have over 6.3 million square meters of built space, boasting world-class Office, Retail and Residential facilities. To compliment this, Port City will also feature attractions such as a Luxury Yacht Marina, Beach Front Resorts and a state of the art Convention Centre.

CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) which is part of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), a company that ranked 61st amongst the Fortune Global 500 companies in 2021 as well as ranking 4th on the ENR’s Top 250 Global Contractors.

Webpage link:
https://www.portcitycolombo.lk/

CLG Securities operates as a financial advisory firm, strategically positioning itself with a Pan African focus. The company has carved out a distinctive niche in the realm of structured finance, extending its expertise across pivotal economic sectors such as Oil and Gas, Maritime, Hospitality, Financial Institutions, Transportation, Telecoms, Agriculture, Mining, and more.

Specialising in originating deals from the African continent, CLG Securities collaborates with international lenders to craft adaptable and viable bankable structures, which subsequently receive funding support. The company fosters close partnerships with sovereign entities, offering invaluable advice pertaining to funding strategies. While a considerable portion of the firm’s endeavours is concentrated within Nigeria, CLG Securities is actively involved in engaging with various countries across the African continent.

CNR Holding was established by Ceyda Erem in Istanbul in 1985, with the mission of increasing international trade with its trade exhibitions and B2B events. CNR has organised exhibitions in Turkey for the facilitation of trade in the Eurasian market, with many of its shows becoming the standard for their respective industries. CNR has become a global brand since, organising exhibitions in Rwanda and the UAE.

As India’s premier business association with a network of 66 offices including 9 Centres of Excellence in India, and 7 overseas offices in Australia, China, Egypt, France, Singapore, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with over 300 counterpart organizations in 106 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.

CBG is an indigenous bank wholly owned by Government of Ghana. It is currently the second largest in Ghana by branch network and has a staff strength of 2,300.00 plus. The Bank is poised to become the leading SME Bank in Ghana and ultimately the West African Sub-Region, leveraging technology to grow market share and presence.

The Bank’s is segmented into three main lines of business, namely: Wholesale Banking, Retail & Business Banking, and Global Markets, all underpinned by a suite of robust digital offerings and technology platforms.

The Bank is also able to support Trade (cross-border) transactions in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas by virtue of our existing correspondent banking relationships.

As an SME bank seeking to drive digital banking in Ghana, we believe that our partnership with Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) would provide the requisite synergies and to drive this agenda.

Coventry is a dynamic and forward-thinking university with a reputation for offering a unique blend of academic expertise, practical understanding and experience. We are committed to supporting our students and fostering successful external partnerships, so that we meet the challenges of the 21st century.

We deliver an education that transforms lives and advances society. We deliver a high-quality education based on where and how our students want and need to learn, what they want to learn, the skills they want to develop and the experience they want to live. Our students are empowered to take control of their educational journey, creating better futures.

We deliver challenge led, transdisciplinary research and innovation, providing solutions to emerging global societal and economic needs and real-world challenges.

We are recognised internationally for our global presence, the depth and breadth of our engagement platforms, the extent of our collaborative partnerships, the scale of our global mobility and employability provision and the sophistication, scale and sustainability of our global activity.

Through continuous improvement, transformation, and sustainable investment we continue to increase our capability and effectiveness to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, research and innovation in line with our mission, vision and values.

We manage large programmes and projects to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity around the world.

We are a not-for-profit business which empowers leaders to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity for their communities, businesses, institutions and countries. These leaders could be heads of state or school teachers, global companies or local entrepreneurs, partners or donors.

We’ve been innovating since 1833, but we know the pace of change hasn’t always been quick enough. Today we’re investigating the potential of frontier technologies to help accelerate that change for our partners.

Our Japanese office was founded in 1967 to procure and inspect Japanese products for our programmes around the world. In 1987, the Japanese government appointed us as procurement agent for Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), and we have been working closely with the government and other international donors ever since.

We are partners –  We work with NGOs, donors and governments, to empower leaders to find solutions. Local concerns are at the heart of our approach. We create projects which have a life of their own, beyond our input.

We are ambitious – We have to be to deliver life-saving drugs successfully across 80% of South Sudan. Or secure 40% savings on Ukraine’s health procurement budget, saving money to treat more patients. Or get 4,000 aid consignments into Syria since the conflict began in the most transparent and accountable way.

We are trusted – We’ve been described as ‘honesty for hire’. We understand the burden of risk and the value of honesty. That’s why we invest in our integrity.

We are support – When a crisis unfolds, our focus on long-term change gives way to supporting people to get through the day. But the day after work begins on restoring self-sufficiency.

Crown Paints Kenya PLC was established in 1958, it has grown over the years to an annual turnover of over Ksh 11.2 billion. It produces 3 million litres of paint per month with over 1,000 staff members. It is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange with regional operations in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Crown Paints is the most innovative paint company in East Africa, providing tailor-made solutions to the construction and retail segments of the market with innovative products, services and world-class after-sales support.

The Dangote Group is a Nigerian multinational industrial conglomerate, founded by Aliko Dangote. It is the largest conglomerate in West Africa and one of the largest on the African continent. The group employs more than 30,000 people, generating revenue in excess of US$4.1 billion in 2017.

Dashaco Holdings Africa, a family-owned investment company, remains steadfast in its commitment to improving the lives of individuals and driving transformative change across Africa. Operating across 22 countries in Africa, Dashaco Holdings Africa boasts a diverse portfolio encompassing Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Media, Finance, Energy, Oil and Gas, Hospitality, Construction, and more. With two decades of entrepreneurship experience and a deep understanding of the African market, they are well-equipped to navigate and excel in various industries, making a significant impact on the continent’s economic landscape.

Deguara Farrugia Advocates is a Malta-based law firm advising clients on general and complex business transactions and assisting in disputes across a range of industries and sectors.

The practice has established itself as a prominent commercial law firm covering various practice areas, including funds and investment services; banking law; capital markets; corporate and commercial law; gaming and betting law; litigation and arbitration; public procurement and privatisation; trust and fiduciary services; real estate, aircraft registration and finance; shipping and Admiralty law; and taxation law, notably international tax planning.

Deguara Farrugia Advocates acts for and advises international organisations, private and listed companies, funds and investment service providers, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals from around the globe. Throughout the years the firm has assisted clients on a multitude of deals and local and cross-border transactions, including the provision of legal assistance and advice on the setting up of businesses and joint ventures; licensing and regulatory matters; mergers and acquisitions; listings; setting up of international corporate structures; and group reorganisations. The firm assists bidders in acquiring and taking control of state-owned entities in the course of privatisation and tender processes and acts as legal advisor for the privatisation unit of the Government of Malta in connection with public concessions and tenders.

In Ghana, ECOM is a leading agribusiness company, committed to creating rural prosperity and engages in several businesses in the agriculture value chain through a conglomerate of companies; AgroEcom Ghana Limited (AGL), Unicom Ghana Ltd, Sustainability Management Services (SMS), Sourcetrust Ghana Limited, Unicom Specialty Commodities, Crop Doctor Ghana Limited, COFCO, JNF Properties Limited and Kiteko Ghana Limited. Ecom Ghana is a subsidiary of Ecom Agro-industrial Corporation, a Swiss based commodity merchant and sustainable supply chain Management Company with operations in over 40 countries world-wide.

Established in 2001, we operated only as a Licensed Cocoa Buying Company (LBC) and have now evolved into the above named conglomerate of companies. Our Cocoa Operations (AGL and Unicom) is one of the leading private LBCs in Ghana, purchasing between 100,000 and 130,000 MTs of cocoa beans per year and works with over 140,000 smallholder farmers to bring our vison of creating rural prosperity to life. This is underpinned by our unwavering commitment to innovating, being efficient, and empowering our cherished farmers to address the issues that contribute to low cocoa production and improve their ability to capitalize on global demand and access a sustainable source of income. Crop Doctor, another business entity, provides inputs to protect crops from diseases and has introduced new ‘Micromec Solutions’ in order to modernize Ghanaian agriculture and make farming easier, more efficient, and profitable, to small-holder cocoa farmers. SMS works with farmers to enable them to improve their yield by implementing best agricultural, environmental, and social practices and Kiteko is the transport and logistics wing of the business, operating a fleet of 150 modern trucks with top-notch technological processes and tracking tools.

ECOM Ghana works with some of the largest chocolate makers in the world to run certified, sustainable, and verified programmes for the farmers. ECOM also trades in Cashew, Sesame and Soya via Unicom Specialty Commodities Limited.

We pride ourselves as pacesetters in the Agribusiness value chain through our constant innovation, digitization and empowerment of our farmers to develop sustainable businesses. This focus and commitment to delivering true value has seen ECOM significantly grow its footprints in Ghana over the years.

ECOM is committed to enhancing the livelihoods of Ghanaian farmers in order to foster national development and economic growth.

Elgon Kenya is a leading agri-inputs supplier in East Africa, supplying a range of technologically advanced, scientifically proven and environmentally sustainable products. The company has been a family-owned since 1898 and is currently managed by the fourth generation Directors, Bimal Kantaria and Baiju Kantaria.

As a leader in the agricultural sector for 120 years, Elgon Kenya is proud of its history, innovation, flagship projects and growth. In 2014, and again in 2018, the company was awarded special awards from H.E. the President of Kenya, Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta for partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture in creating a National Farmers Award Scheme.

The Emerging Africa Group is a Pan-African Investments and financial services group established to bridge Africa’s access to finance gap.

We are committed to advancing the growth of African businesses and communities through environmental, social and governance led solutions, leveraging talent, innovation and growth.

We provide financing and investing solutions to public and private sector projects, through our various subsidiaries and have since inception, helped to raise over One Billion Dollars (USD 1Billion) for the governments and companies we represent.

Our business has evolved from pure Investment Banking at commencement into an Investment Group with equity and debt interests across investment banking, financial technology, microfinance banking, capacity building and energy and road infrastructure.

We advise on, arrange and facilitate a wide range of investment and financing transactions leveraging strong and stable partnerships with domestic and international partners such as Local and Regional Public and Private Sector Issuers, Sovereign and Sub-National Governments, Public and Private companies, Development Finance Institutions, Local, Regional and International Banks as well as High Net-worth Individuals.

We provide equity, debt and hybrid capital solutions in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and also offer bridge finance, commercial papers, and other short, medium and long-term funding solutions.

We operate mainly through our subsidiaries whose businesses cut across:

• Asset Management
• Capacity Building
• Financial Technology
• Infrastructure Financing
• Investment Banking
• Microfinance Banking (2 subsidiaries)
• Trusteeship & Trust Management
• Investment Advisory
• Venture Capital Funds

Fact/History Sheet

• Possess legacy business experience from 2011.
• Established Investment Banking group under Emerging Africa brand in 2018.
• Launched four Mutual Funds in 2022.
• Has raised USD1Bn+ capital funds for clients as at January 2022.
• Has strong gender credentials with majority female shareholding, and over 50% female participation in Board and Executive Management.
• Became Environmental, Social and Governance focused in January, 2022

Through our accumulated know-how in water technologies and EPC experiences around the globe we offer differentiated solutions to satisfy our clients’ needs.

We offer Advanced Water Treatment including membrane technologies and in-house technologies such as DAF, Municipal Wastewater Treatment & Reclamation including media & membrane filtration, sonix™ ultrasound for sludge treatment, BNR and MBR, Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment for power plants and for the oil & gas industry, food waste anaerobic digestion treating a wide range of feedstocks, and biogas upgrading producing high quality biomethane.

Equity Group Holdings Plc. (EGHL) is a Pan-African financial services holding company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Uganda Securities Exchange, and the Rwanda Stock Exchange. The Group has banking subsidiaries in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, DRC, and a commercial representative office in Ethiopia. It has other subsidiaries in investment banking, insurance, telecom, fintech and social impact investments.

Equity Group is the largest bank in the region in assets of Kshs 1.12 trillion (USD 11.2 billion). It is also the biggest bank in deposits, market capitalization of USD 2billion and with a customer base of over 15 million customers. The Group has a footprint of 337 branches, 56,772 Agents, 32,269 Merchants, 697 ATMs and an extensive adoption of digital banking channel.

Since 2008, the Group’s corporate foundation, Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has delivered development programs in Education and Leadership, Food and Agriculture, Social Protections, Health, Clean Energy and the Environment, and Enterprise Development and Financial Inclusion to millions of citizens on the continent of Africa. EGF also has a networked health care provider, Equity Afia which has to date 54 medical clinics throughout Kenya, and which has been supporting COVID-19 relief efforts.
The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2020 ranked Equity Bank 754 overall in its global ranking, 62nd in soundness (Capital Assets to Assets ratio), 55th in terms of Profits on Capital and 20th on Return on Assets. The Banker’s Top 100 African Banks 2020 placed the Bank in position 7 overall among the top 10 Banks in Africa, 5th place on soundness, position 9 on growth performance, 8th on return on risk and position 6th in terms of profitability and on leverage category.

In the same year, Moody’s gave the Bank a global rating of B2 with a negative outlook same as the sovereign rating of the Kenyan government due to the Bank’s strong brand recognition, solid liquidity buffers and resilient funding profile, established domestic franchise and extensive adoption of digital and alternative distribution channels.

Equity Group was founded in Kenya in 1984 as the Equity Building Society. It’s unique purpose and profit shared values model has been studied across the world in business schools such as Harvard, Stanford, Thunderbird and Wharton among others as the ultimate B-Corp where purpose leads profit, changes lives and makes money while doing the most good. Since the beginning Equity has sought to bank those whom other financial institutions walked away from, and this focus has led to great success.

eTranzact Ghana Ltd is a licensed Enhanced Payment Service Provider (PSP) in Ghana, the highest form of license in the PSP category in Ghana. eTranzact Provides Payment and advisory services for Banks, Corporate Institutions, Government Institutions and many other sectors in Ghana.

eTranzact Ghana Ltd started operation in 2005 and has remained as the frontrunner in the payment ecosystem in Ghana with footprints in about 14 major Commercial Banks in Ghana, in addition to many other rural banks where it is currently deploying it’s flagship agency banking solution to support financial inclusion among the rural folks.

eTranzact is the only local Fintech that is currently the only technical partner on the Ghana Interbank Central Switch (GHIPSS) network enabled with the aim to partner banks in Ghana to deploy local prepaid card on the Gh-link Scheme, tagged the Gh-link Prepaid Card. As an aggregator, eTranzact is a preferred payment service provider for most banks and other fintech firms in the provisions of Value Added Services such as Bill payments, airtime vending etc.

eTranzact also provides aggregation services for Foreign Money Transfer Organisations (MTOs) who wish to engage local firms for termination of remittances into Bank accounts and Mobile Money Wallets in Ghana.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) is the apex trade organization of Bangladesh playing a pivotal role in consultative and advisory capacity, safeguarding the interest of the private sector.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry was established in 1973 under the Trade Organisation Ordinance and Companies Act, 1913.

FEICOM is a Public Economic and Financial Establishment created by law No.74/23 of 5th December 1974 organising Councils in Cameroon.

FEICOM has been organized several times. The last reorganization took place on 31 October 2018, by Presidential decree N°. 2018/635 which made it a public Economic and Financial Establishment. Its mission is to contribute to the harmonious development of all Regional and Local Authorities on the basis of national solidarity and inter-regional and inter-council balance, in collaboration with the administrations concerned.

Gemcorp Capital is a UK-based Investment Group launched in 2014, dedicated to global Emerging Markets investing. The Group’s business model comprises three pillars, with the goal of being a market leader in Emerging Markets structuring, investing and growing ESG awareness.

Since inception, Gemcorp has managed its flagship Fund I which has been investing across sovereign and corporate EM and African opportunities, achieving +11.5% net annualised returns over 8 years.

The Group also has an EM commodities trading arm, as well as an African minerals and energy industrials platform, targeting the preservation and growth of energy and minerals security for the continent.

Bangladesh has been one of Asia’s fastest growing economies over the past decade with the country’s GDP expected to grow by 7.2% in 2022 and 6.6% in 2023. Currently the 41st largest economy, Bangladesh will be the 25th largest economy by 2035. The Bangladesh Investment Development Agency facilitates all trade and investment into the country.

Cameroon, located in Central Africa, is a diverse and vibrant country with a rich history, diverse demographics, varied geography, and a multitude of languages.

With a population of over 25 million, Cameroon is known for its ethnic diversity, with over 200 different ethnic groups.

Cameroon boasts diverse landscapes, from coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean to the mountainous terrain of the Western Highlands and the savannas in the north. The country is home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Cameroon, and lush rainforests in the south.

Upon gaining independence in 1960, Cameroon embarked on a journey of nation-building, promoting diversity and peaceful coexistence among its numerous ethnic and linguistic communities. This commitment to unity is evident in its motto, “Paix, Travail, Patrie” (Peace, Work, Fatherland).Its history reflects a nation embracing its diversity and working towards a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.

Sri Lanka is an island country situated in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscapes range from pristine beaches to lush rainforests, ancient archaeological sites, and misty highlands. The central highlands are renowned for tea plantations that add to the country’s scenic beauty. The population of Sri Lanka is around 22 million people.

Sri Lanka has a mixed economy with multiple sectors contributing to its GDP. Historically, agriculture played a significant role, with tea, rubber, and coconut being major exports. However, over the years, the economy has diversified to include manufacturing and services.

Efforts to improve infrastructure, attract foreign investment, and diversify the economy continue to be focal points for Sri Lanka’s economic development. The country’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean and ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity through projects like the Colombo Port City offer potential for growth and expansion in trade and investment.

The Bahamas, an archipelago comprising 700 islands and cays, is nestled in the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the Caribbean region. Its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and vibrant marine life make it a premier destination for tourism and leisure. Governed as a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, its economy thrives on tourism and financial services. With world-renowned destinations like Nassau and Paradise Island, tourism plays a pivotal role. The Bahamas has established itself as a reputable international financial centre, offering a range of financial services including banking, insurance, and wealth management. Its stable political environment, favourable tax regime, and sophisticated infrastructure have attracted many international businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

Griffiths & Partners was founded in 2012 by Conrad Griffiths KC and David Cadman KC. It has since become one of the largest law firms in the Turks and Caicos Islands, with five partners, associate attorneys, paralegals and administrative support staff.

The Firm has a full-service legal practice (excluding criminal cases) and has been involved in most of the jurisdiction’s highest profile civil and commercial litigation over the past decade and is regularly involved in multi-jurisdiction litigation.

The Firm has a strong commercial and property team and advises many overseas clients in their investments in the region.

The Firm operates from well appointed modern offices in the island of Providenciales, which has a busy international airport connecting Turks and Caicos with the region, North America and further afield. Griffiths & Partners is ranked in Band 1 for General Business Law and Dispute Resolution by Chambers Global 2021.

Hassans International Law Firm Limited is the largest law firm in Gibraltar, offering a complete range of legal services to clients both locally and throughout the world. Established in 1939 by Sir Joshua Hassan is the leading law firm in Gibraltar, with the largest number of top-ranked lawyers in the jurisdiction.

Since the firm was originally founded in 1939, Hassans has grown in size and standing to become the largest, most prominent and influential law firm in Gibraltar. We are also the best-ranked across all practice areas, year on year, by independent, industry-leading legal directories.

“Hassans is widely recognised as the leading firm in Gibraltar“, according to the Legal 500, “particularly for international commercial transactions.”

Chambers and Partners describes Hassans as a “market-leading full-service firm assisting a broad clientele across the banking and finance and commercial spectrums”.

Hassans’ Senior Partner James Levy CBE QC is ranked by Chambers and Partners as a Star Individual, the only lawyer in Gibraltar to receive this distinction. He is “incredibly experienced and knowledgeable” according to the Chambers and Partners Global 2019 guide while the previous year’s edition describes him as “the most experienced and well-connected lawyer in Gibraltar” who “enjoys a stellar reputation in the market”.

Areas of Practice:

Hassans enjoys a solid reputation both at home and abroad for its expertise in corporate and commercial law and financial services.

The firm is also highly active in Gibraltar’s key sectors, including shipping and maritime law and gaming, alongside key growth sectors such as FinTech.

We also advise private clients, including many High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), on a range of topics including tax, pensions, employment law and property, both residential and commercial.

Hassans has its own dedicated litigation, data protection, environmental law and funds teams, plus a second office in Sotogrande, Spain, dealing exclusively with Spanish Law.

Finally, our sister company, Line Group Limited, provides fiduciary services, namely company management and trusts.

Honeywell Group is a leading Nigerian investment holding company with a deep history of investing behind, building and scaling some of West Africa’s most successful businesses. The companies we invest in strengthen the backbone of the local and regional economy and promote growth through innovation and sustainability, ultimately contributing to Nigeria’s prosperity.

Founded in 1972 as a food commodities company trading across West Africa, Honeywell Group has been led by successive generations of the Otudeko family. Under the stewardship of our longstanding Chairman, Oba Otudeko, the Group has fostered values of inclusivity, entrepreneurship, and long-term investment to build industry-leading businesses in a number of critical sectors, including foods, real estate, infrastructure, technology, energy, and financial services. As we approach our 50th anniversary, Honeywell Group is drawing on this unique heritage and expertise to help grow the next generation of pioneering African companies.

We are proud to have founded and grown outstanding companies such as Honeywell Flour Mills, Pivot GIS and Honeywell Group was also an early and cornerstone investor in leading West African companies including Fan Milk Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria playing an active role in supporting the growth and success of these businesses over a period of many years. Our investee companies are led by best-in-class independent management teams and adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance, supporting Nigeria’s economic and social development through investment, job creation and the delivery of trusted, high-quality products and services.

Our proven track record in operating and investing in leading Nigerian companies gives us an unrivalled understanding of the market, and what it takes to build successful and sustainable businesses that create financial and social value hand-in-hand. We have wide-ranging experience, a strong network of partners across key industries, distinctive commercial capabilities, and the entrepreneurial spirit to identify and capitalise on the most attractive investment opportunities. We are uniquely positioned to support and invest in the great African businesses of tomorrow, while helping them to access additional growth capital from the international investment community.

Creating long term value for Nigeria and its people has always been at the heart of Honeywell Group. We are also proud to employ a large and diverse workforce through our investee companies, and to have built a senior leadership team that is over 40% female. Looking ahead, unlocking the economic potential of West Africa and the wider continent on the global stage remains core to our vision and purpose: to create value that transcends generations. By investing at the forefront of the region’s most creative and innovative businesses, we are committed to driving new breakthroughs in sectors that are critical to economic growth.

Incorporated in 2007 as an off shoot of the previous company Alysen Services PVT LTD, Hotels & Resorts Investments is an exclusive hotels and resorts building company. Under the leadership of Mr Mohamed Ali Janah, company chairman, they have worked on over 53 resort projects in various capacities. The company provides turnkey resort building construction services with in house design and other teams. Notable projects worked on include the Anantara Banana Island Resort in Doha and Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. The company has won several awards such as gold 100 companies awards in the past years.

Operating from their headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka Hypower Engineering International has successfully executed projects across the island spanning water infrastructure, roads and bridges, storm water drainage, sewerage, rural and urban development projects.

Their success has helped cultivate a network of relationships with many international players including leading financial institutions, development agencies and global conglomerates.

Leveraging extensive experience and strong reputation in engineering consultancy, they are now extending their reach into Consultancy Support for EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractors, technology and project financing. Through a fully integrated offering they deliver a single-source solution to clients. The company’s Vision, Mission, and Values are the cornerstones of its culture. They guide the global strategy, define the overarching goals, and serve as a constant reminder of Hypower Engineering International’s high performing, innovative, and empowered culture.

These guiding principles help ensure that the company will continue to provide solutions for a more connected, sustainable world for many years to come. The business is underpinned by a vision, values, and a number of principles concerning the environment, the business, and the people. Hypower Engineering International is an international consulting and engineering company that serves clients globally across the energy, industry, and infrastructure sectors.

The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) exists to empower organisations and equip individuals with the expertise to trade effectively, sustainably and competitively.

It is the leading membership body for professionals and organisations involved in international trade with over nearly 7000 individual and company members.

The Institute provides education and training to the UK’s international traders, with over 11,000 courses delivered in 2021. By training, educating and supporting people in respect of trade and customs, it aims to make trading internationally first nature to UK firms.

The Institute has long used its expertise to offer consultancy services and is increasingly partnering with companies and the public sector to deliver services to traders. In the private sector the Institute offers cost effective advice and guidance to both its member companies and those who wish to have a more ad-hoc relationship. It also works, often with commercial partners, to help exporters directly tap its expertise, particularly in customs compliance.

The IOE&IT was established in 1935 as a charity to enhance the UK’s export performance and to professionalise those involved in international trade. That charitable remit remains the same today.

The Institute has a staff of 130, is headquartered in Peterborough and has offices in London, Nairobi and Northern Ireland.

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s largest membership organisation and only Chartered professional body for safety and health professionals, with over 50,000 members in 130 countries, of which over 43,500 are in 36 Commonwealth countries.

They are a charity established for the public good and an Accredited Organisation to the Commonwealth. Their vision, outlined in our new 5-year strategy Activate 2028, envisions a safe and healthy world of work. As the largest membership body for health and safety professionals, their champion occupational safety and health (OSH) causes and advocate for change. Their influence extends to advising governments, NGOs, and policymakers.

Through IOSH Services Ltd, the wholly-owned trading arm, they facilitate safety and health awareness training in approximately 130 countries. IOSH for Business collaborates with organisations of all sizes to expedite their OSH strategy. Additionally, they serve as an awarding organisation for occupational safety and health qualifications, commission research, and establish national and international standards. They play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the OSH profession.

Investment One Financial Services Group is a diversified organisation which provides financial and investment services connecting investors with investment opportunities in emerging markets.

The company, formerly named GTB Asset Management Limited, was founded in 2008 as an associate company of Guaranty Trust Bank PLC in Nigeria. Since then, it has grown to become a leading financial services group in Nigeria.

Its team of investment professionals provide clients with premium services founded on deep market insight, innovation, and service excellence. Be it advising, executing, managing, or transferring wealth to future generations, the group provides a full complement of investment solutions to its clients. The group is regulated by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to provide investment management, wealth management, trust services, securities brokerage, and corporate financial advisory services to individual and corporate clients.

The group’s mission is to help investors meet their investment goals.

With 15 UK locations and an international presence we have assisted clients in taking business, wealth and health advice in over 200 countries worldwide.  We’re one of the UK’s largest full-service law firms, which means whatever advice you need or problem you have, we can help.

Our global network of trusted and independent ‘best friend’ legal and financial firms means we can provide global project management whenever and wherever you require it, saving you considerable time, hassle and expense.

We are frequently working closely with foreign businesses and individuals in respect of their English legal needs.  The extent and range of our advice includes; corporate M&A, setting up in the UK, financing arrangements, commercial contract agreements and data protection, disputes, regulatory and compliance, restructuring and insolvency, employment and immigration, intellectual property and brand management, real estate and residential property, contentious and non-contentious private client matters and international serious injury claims and much more.

We’re not ones to rest on our laurels and we’re always exploring innovative new ways to help more people and give our clients even better service.

We’re consistently ranked as one of the country’s top firms by independent legal directories and win a wide variety of awards for the quality of our work.  In 2019, we achieved Superbrand status for the first time, alongside international heavyweights as varied as British Airways, eBay, and LEGO.  We retained our positon as the number one legal Superbrand in 2020.  See a full list of our recent award wins

Every quarter, we commission an in-depth study into local economic trends to help us assist clients who have existing activities or future interests in the UK. Read our latest UK Powerhouse city tracker report.

To find out more, please visit www.irwinmitchell.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Kaizer Knitwears is a leader in the Export Oriented Readymade Garments Industry in Bangladesh since 2004 that exports mainly to the European and Asian markets. Our product range from T-Shirts, Leggings, Shorts, Pyjama, Vest, Sweatshirts, Hoody, Polo-Shirts.

Kaizer Knitwears contributes to the country’s economy with sustainable business growth and providing a worker friendly environment to employees. Kaizer mainly focus on quality products and on time delivery so that customer can keep confident and continue to grow their business. Kaizer is growing every year with their skilled and motivated workers and strong leadership of their managers.

Happy customers include Pepco-Poland, GMBH -Germany, Bang Bang -South Korea etc. Certificates list are BSCI, SEDEX, OEKOTEX, GOTS, ACCORD.

KDAW Construction Ltd is a UK subsidiary of K.D.A. Weerasinghe & Co (PVT) Ltd, which is a leading construction company headquartered in Sri Lanka. As an EPC Contractor, KDAW has wealth of experience spanning 32 years in design and construction of expressway and highways, drinking water and irrigation projects.

Over the last 32 years KDAW has successfully delivered numerous projects of varying size and complexity. In the expressway and highways sector, highlights include an USD 170 million Expressway project and other projects involving over 3000km of roads and highways. In the water sector highlights include an USD 31 million project and other projects involving over 1800km of pipe laying.

In the airport sector KDAW has implemented four projects including aprons, runways, and drainage.

Website – www.kdaw.lk

Kouengoua-Minou-Nkongho Law Firm (KMN) is a leading regional law firm based in Douala, Cameroon. With nearly 40 years of experience, they are trusted advisors to national and international clients throughout Africa. Their expertise spans banking, corporate, mining, natural resources, and immigration law. Their cross-border experience and diverse team of skilled lawyers consistently delivers favourable results for their clients, offering valuable insights into the local business environment.

LandAfrique is primarily an asset developer, manager and investor.

With over four decades of experience, LandAfrique develops opportunities for employment, education, healthcare, manufacturing, industrialization, logistics, affordable housing, agriculture, transport and mobility by doing business in smart, efficient and sustainably built infrastructures.

Although being a Nigerian company with nationwide interests, LandAfrique has begun expansion throughout the African continent and further abroad.

LEADWAY ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (‘LEADWAY’) is one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance companies, with a reputation for service efficiency and customers’ reliability.

Leadway was established in 1970 and commenced business in 1971 and started out as a direct Motor Insurer with a passion for customer service. The business expanded into other areas of general business until it became a composite company underwriting both life and general insurance business. From a modest capital base, the company’s financial capacity grew over time and now, it can boast of an ability to underwrite risks of very high magnitude as regards heavy industries, such as Oil and Gas and big manufacturing concerns. It also offers subsidiary financial services like Bond, Secured Credit, Miscellaneous financial losses and Fund/Portfolio management. Presently, it is an active player in providing good local security under the local content arrangement of the Oil and Gas Industry.

For over 5 decades, LEADWAY has honored its underwriting commitments and has earned its reputation of excellence in claims handling. The reputation enjoyed today by LEADWAY has been attained by the continuing pursuit of improvements, as regards its financial, underwriting and service profiles. The evolution of LEADWAY since 1970 has mirrored the dramatic expansion of indigenous insurance service providers, with LEADWAY remaining in the forefront as an insurer of repute. Our core values are iSCORE meaning; integrity, service, costumer-focus, Openness, respect-for- the-individual and excellence. The reputation enjoyed by LEADWAY has been attained by the continuing pursuit of improvements to maintain competitive advantage.

LEADWAY’s Registered and Corporate Offices are located in Kaduna and Lagos respectively with 24 Branches spread all over the country. Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (Rtd.) is the Chairman of the current Board of Directors while Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale is the Managing Director of the company.

The Life Partners Group was incorporated to help source and provide vital medical supplies and equipment at an unprecedented time of global need in recent history, including diagnostic devices that offer real time results, in order to save lives. The Company has an extensive global network active in the procurement and distribution of medical supplies, and has been trusted by governments and corporations across the world. Through its subsidiary Life Testing Solutions, the company is committed to help fight infectious diseases including a real time point of care test for Active Tuberculosis and also through the deployment of rapid, real time, accurate Point of Care diagnostics.

LOLC’s immaculate track record, consolidated by its commitment to transparency and strong governance, in unison with its social impact through its “triple bottom-line” approach; has helped to attract global funding partners to facilitate their investments, especially in the micro finance sector. Currently LOLC has allied with more than 40 international funding partners. The excellent relationships fostered with funding partners has provided LOLC the privilege of receiving technical support and staff training programs, along with due credibility in expanding overseas. The Group has established its governance structures in line with prudential requirements, and is headed by well-experienced senior management counting decades of experience in sectors of operation.

LOLC’s immaculate track record, consolidated by its commitment to transparency and strong governance, in unison with its social impact through its “triple bottom-line” approach; has helped to attract global funding partners to facilitate their investments, especially in the micro finance sector. Currently LOLC has allied with more than 40 international funding partners. The excellent relationships fostered with funding partners has provided LOLC the privilege of receiving technical support and staff training programs, along with due credibility in expanding overseas. The Group has established its governance structures in line with prudential requirements, and is headed by well-experienced senior management counting decades of experience in sectors of operation.

LULU GROUP INTERNATIONAL (LuLu Group) is a highly diversified conglomerate with successful business entities in strategic locations worldwide. Founded by the acclaimed business visionary Yusuff Ali M.A, LuLu Group has become a key contributor in the Gulf region’s economic standing with an annual turnover worth USD 7.4 billion. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, it is a world-renowned purveyor of an international business portfolio that ranges from hypermarket operations to shopping mall development, manufacturing and trading of goods, hospitality assets, and real estate. LuLu Group mainly operates in 22 countries located across the Middle East, Asia, US, and Europe.

It also has an integrated network of import, distribution and wholesale marketing operations and cross-continent outsourcing operations. The group is active in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, China, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Spain and the US. With an annual turnover of US$ 7.5 billion, it has more than 50,000 employees from 37 different nations.

Y International (UK) Ltd., established in 2013, is a division of Lulu Group International and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It specializes in the sourcing, processing and exporting of UK foods and Non-Foods to 182 Lulu Hypermarkets spread across the Middle East and Far East countries including Egypt and India. The UK Government has acknowledged Y International (UK) Ltd., for its contribution to the economy, export and job creation in the UK by exporting British Foods, supporting small scale manufacturers and dairy farmers and encouraging their brand development.

MDEC was established in 1996 as the lead agency to implement the MSC Malaysia initiative.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a government agency under the purview of the Ministry of Communications and Digital, was established in 1996 to lead Malaysia’s digital economy. Beginning with the implementation of the MSC Malaysia initiative, they have since then catalysed digital transformation and growth all over the nation. By offering greater incentives and governance for growth and re-investment, they aspire to bolster Malaysia’s status as the digital hub of ASEAN, opening new doors and driving shared prosperity for all Malaysians.

Malaysia’s central geographical location in ASEAN, its young and digitally-savvy population, multicultural; multilingual tapestry, easy access to capital, regional markets, ease of doing business, certainty of business operating environment and legal system, comparative value and high standard of living, makes it the natural choice to land and grow digital businesses here.

MTCC was incorporated in 1980, at a crucial time in the country’s journey of development. We have played an important role in the development of economic and social infrastructure since our inception. At MTCC we focus on building the nation, building harbors, roads, airports and the infrastructure that is needed to move the country forward. We move people to work and goods to the market with our nationwide transport network. We drive key industries of the nation with our products and services.

We are a dynamic company continuously seeking new products and entering into new lines of businesses to ensure we stay ahead of the needs of the country. We continue to build our capacity with investments, introduction of new technology and skills development, preempting market needs, so that we are ready to serve as the need arises. Our business strategy revolves of around offering the highest quality and reliability in all the products and services we offer. We adhere to international quality control systems and adopt the latest innovations to match local needs.
Our focus is on sustainability through strategic diversification and expansion of our customer base. We are committed to ensure that we lead the way in the businesses we have developed and that the position we have achieved is sustained both locally and internationally in an increasingly challenging and competitive environment.
We owe our success to the trust placed on us by our customers, partners and other stakeholders and to the dedication, commitment and hard work of our team.

Infrastructure development and construction

We are the pioneer and leading local contractor in infrastructure development and construction in the Maldives. While retaining our strengths in key areas of our work, we have diversified into a variety of new areas of infrastructure development along with the changing needs of the country. While our traditional areas of work have been the development of harbors, shore protection and related works, in recent years we have entered into areas such as road and airport construction, water and sewerage infrastructure and electrification. We have expanded sub-sectors of our portfolio such as environmental consultancy, surveying and architectural design as separate lines of business to serve the evolving needs of the market. We are recognized for our adaptability and our capacity to mobilize and execute the largest projects in the country.
With the largest fleet of equipment in the country combined with our team’s collective experience in project design, management and execution, we have the capacity to execute several projects simultaneously in multiple locations across the country. While our customary lines of work such as harbor development, shore protection, beach replenishment and sheet piling remain significant for our business as well as for the country, we have proven our capability in new areas with multiple airport and road construction projects, mega construction projects and water and sewerage projects in recent years.

Dredging & reclamation

Dredging and Reclamation has been one of the core areas of business for the Company since the early years of our inception. Due to the unique geography of the country, the sector has played an essential role in the country’s development. With increasing public expenditure and private sector investment, dredging has expanded vastly during the last few years. A new Dredging and Reclamation Department was created in 2016 to ensure dedicated focus on the development and expansion of the sector and to maximize revenue from the sector.

Dredging and Reclamation, which is one of the Company’s core activities, was started in 1995 with just a few excavators. Today we own the largest dredging fleet in the country and have attained a position to offer customers, cutting-edge solutions to meet their requirements. Our dredging and Reclamation fleet, the largest in the country, includes Mahaa Jarraafu, the 3700 cubic meter hopper dredger introduced to our fleet in 2017, which has revolutionized the dredging industry in the Maldives and has made us a regional player in dredging. We continue to add to our fleet, investing in equipment and skills training to maximize our capacity. Together with our experienced engineers and professionals, we have the capability to deliver the most challenging dredging and reclamation projects successfully to the satisfaction of our customers.

Transport

Our transport service began in 2001 with ferry services to offer scheduled connectivity between Male’ and Villingili. Today our transport service is an integral part of Maldivian life, serving more than 85% of the population and offering services in all the atolls from Haa Alifu Atoll in the north to Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the south. Today we serve 10 million passengers a year on our transport network. While our comprehensive transport network connects the dispersed island and atolls of the country, our services in the Male’ Region cater to ferry services between the islands of Greater Male’ and land transport services in Male’ and Hulhumale’. With well-structured and reliable scheduled transport services, we offer the public, the possibility to plan ahead and make travel plans for business or pleasure.
As the country’s largest public transport network, our objective is to provides safe, affordable and convenient land and sea transportation services to the public. We continually review our ferry schedules and service standards and adapt them to synchronize with the needs of our customers. We have introduced modern technology, such as automation of fare collection for the convenience of our passengers and have introduced various platforms to provide up-to-date and live information of our services directly to our customers.

Trading

Trading has been one of our core businesses since the inception of the Company. Our trading business began with our engagement in the nationwide program of mechanization of the country’s fishing fleet in the early 1980s. From the onset the objective was to provide access to engines for fishermen and boat owners across the country. Along with that, we began the supply of spare parts necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the nation’s fishing fleet.
With our proactive approach to identify the needs of the marine sector, our product portfolio has evolved tremendously over the decades. We have continued to add to our portfolio to meet the needs of the fisheries and transport sectors with the introduction of basic products such as engine oil and marine coatings, which has later expanded into inboard and outboard marine engines, marine generators, steering systems and fiber composites for boat building. Today we offer a range of high-quality products from leading brands for the Maldivian market along with comprehensive presale and aftersales services and technical support provided by highly skilled engineers and technicians. The hub of our trading business is the Kashavaru Showroom.
Our products and brands are trusted and well established in the Maldivian market and includes Yanmar, Suzuki, Castrol, PPG marine and protective coating, Marol Steering, SeaStar outboard steering, Nakashima propellers and Scott Bader fiber composites and related products, which serves the marine sector. We also offer heavy machinery from XCMG, industrial gas for the construction and industrial sectors and a variety of other products that includes pumps, radars, and other boating accessories.

Engineering and Docking Services

Although our engineering and docking services was formed to provide maintenance services to the Company’s fleet of vessels and vehicles, today our services are offered to public and private customers in the market. We are one of the largest docking service providers in the country. Our boatyard located in Thilafushi, Male’ Atoll has the capacity to accommodate 20 vessels of various sizes at a time. Along with the 200-ton boat hoist installed in 2017, our boatyard boasts the largest capacity for docking services in the Maldives. We are currently in the process of expanding our capacity to meet the increasing needs of fleet and boat owners as the fisheries and marine logistics industry continues to grow.

Our docking service is offered using boat hoist, slipway, boat trailer and air bag technology. We offer a one-stop solution to our customers with a comprehensive range of complementary services which include welding, metal fabrication, marine engineering, electrical works, machining, fiber works and woodworks. We have also added underwater welding and cutting to our service portfolio in recent years. In addition to offering services to individual vessels that require our services we also offer fleet maintenance services to resorts and public and private parties on contract.

Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria,which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distribution operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world as such we are currently rated as a leader amongst other companies in the downstream and Logistics subsector of the Nigerian Economy.

As part of our strategy to create a sustainable niche market for crude by working toward having guaranteed and steady crude supply just like other international oil trading companies, Matrix began to pursue this strategy in 2019 by participating in Project Eagle which was concluded in July 2020 where we invested our equity in order to have 15,000 barrels of crude oil per day for a period of 5 years, in July 2020 Matrix in conjunction with VITOL successfully secured a 5 yr. term contract as an Off- Taker lender with NNPC ( Project Eagle) which grants us access to 30,000bopd thus allowing Matrix as an indigenous African Trader to further expand its space and play in a space hitherto dominated by International Traders.

Based in Bangladesh, Next Enterprise is a multifaceted and dynamic organisation with a rich history of excellence in the fields of Readymade Garments, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Sourcing, and Trading.

As a renowned Exporter, Next Enterprise is known for its exceptional services in Sourcing, Trading, and Supply. Their commitment to delivering top-quality products and materials ensures that their clients receive optimal value for their investments.

Next International Brands Limited Prides itself as the house of premium international brands in Nigeria. We represent a collection of global international brands in the alcoholic beverages market in Nigeria.

OPAIA Group is a leading Angolan business group, with more than 20 years of specialised experienced in the development and execution of infrastructure projects for public and private institutions. OPAIA is a privately held investment company focused on businesses that sustainably contribute to the development of African industrial infrastructures.

The 4 strategic pillars of OPAIA are: Industry, Infrastructure & Construction, Investment, and Trading.

OPAIA has a pipeline of investment opportunities and access to financing solutions. We offer co-investment opportunities to strategic partners and provide capital raising competencies as a service to selected clients.

OPAIA’s investment objectives are:

1. Above-average returns;
2. Risk management through portfolio diversification; and
3. Positive impact for the community, based on 5 criteria:

• Modernization of key sectors of the economy
• Development of industrialization and exports
• Improved local competitiveness
• Increased productivity of local content
• Generating higher quality jobs for the local population.

OPAIA is focused on the development of sustainable projects, with responsible management, always in the search for solutions to diversify the economy, promote exports and reduce imports, increase employability, and integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in our daily priorities in relation to our investments.

OPAIA has access to a network of international partners that guarantee access to special industrial equipment and technical support for its projects. OPAIA always seeks to bring together the best skills, knowledge, and international partners.

OPAIA was founded in 2002 by Mr Agostinho Kapaia.

Panacea Biotec is a progressive, Innovative biotechnology company in India with high focus on R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Biosimilars. We specialize in complex generics, vaccines, and novel drug delivery platforms to offer higher value and better health outcomes for our patients, governments, and overall society.

The Port Authority of Kribi, abbreviated as “PAK”, is a public capital company, whose main mission is to ensure the management, promotion and marketing of the port of Kribi.

The port is strategically located in the heart of the Gulf of Guinea, at the crossroads between Western and Southern Africa, with the Atlantic Ocean as its seashore waters.

Thanks to its top-notch infrastructures, including quays founded at a depth of -16 meters, the port of Kribi is capable of accommodating ships of unprecedented scale in West and Central Africa.

The port of Kribi also has modern and high-performance tools, particularly in terms of navigation aid and handling. In accordance with the Cameroon’s national port legislative and regulatory framework, private operators with an internationally recognized reputation and expertise have been hired to ensure the quality of the services provided.

The combination of the quality of the infrastructures and the know-how of the operators should guarantee, for ships and goods passing through this 3^rd generation port, a service that meets the highest international standards.

Adjoining the port of Kribi is an industrial zone under development on 15 000 hectares of land reserve, and having as priority sectors: logistics, cocoa processing, coffee processing, palm oil processing, wood processing, cotton processing, rubber processing, steel industry, cement manufacturing and assembling. These sectors are in alignment with Cameroon’s National Development Strategy, a key factor for securing support from public authorities.

The PAK is constantly seeking strategies to attract investment into those sectors among which include, the private and public financing initiative. The said initiative launched in December 2022, provides a platform where investors can find projects to invest in and business owners can obtain funding from internationally renowned financial partners.

Through its deep seaport, the PAK has for vision to make the port of Kribi a reference in the Gulf of Guinea, fundamental to the economic growth and diversification of the nation and sub-region.

Specifically, the port of Kribi is made up of the following facilities:

• A container terminal with 350 linear meters with a draught of 16m. The terminal has a surface area of 13 hectares land, two STS quay gantries with a lifting capacity of 61 tons and 05 RTG park gantries;
• A multipurpose terminal with 265 linear meters of quay with a draught of 16m. The terminal has a surface area of 10 hectares, 2 mobile RMG cranes of 40 and 25 tons of lifting capacity;
• A 1355 meters breakwater ;
• As from 2024, with the completion of the construction of the second phase of the port on 30 hectares of land, an additional quay of 700 linear meters with a draught of 16 m, 5 STS gantries and 15 RTG gantries will be available;
• 02 offshore oil terminals for the exportation of Cameroon and Chad oil;
• 01 offshore gas terminal (floating gas liquefaction plant) for the liquefaction and export of the produced gas.

Price Bailey is an internationally recognised firm of chartered accountants and advisors. They are one of the top 30 largest accounting firms in the UK and is independently recognised as an ‘outstanding’ workplace according to the Best Companies survey in 2022. The nearly 400 strong team of professional, highly trained, approachable individuals are based in 11 offices spanning East Anglia and London, with three strategic international locations including Dubai.

Their clients range from sole traders to PLCs but mostly remain entrepreneurial, owner-managed SMEs. The firm’s service offering is purposefully designed to support their clients at each stage of their business life cycle, with services including general accounting and compliance, personal and commercial tax advice and planning, strategic corporate finance and audit services.

Price Bailey has seen double-digit growth in prior years and puts its success down to building strong, honest and transparent relationships with clients, domestic and international professional partners, and other accounting firms. The firm’s international network is bolstered by its strong links and involvement with IAPA (International Association of Practicing Accountants). Indeed, Price Bailey’s Managing Director, Martin Clapson, is IAPA’s CEO. IAPA provides access to 185 committed and vetted accounting specialists across 70 countries.

Prime Atlantic Limited is a Nigerian company established in 2005 to provide services to the Nigerian oil and gas industry. In its years of operation, has successfully partnered with world leaders to form formidable business collaborations which are meeting the current needs across the oil and gas value chain.

Prime Atlantic’s companies include:

Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria limited (PACE), a joint venture partnership with Cegelec, France. Established in 2005 to provide Operations and Maintenance, Training, Nationalization, Commissioning and Maintenance services to the oil and gas industry.

Prime Atlantic Safety Services (PASS), Established in 2008, FPA provides internationally certified Safety, Survival and Emergency Response Training and Consultancy services including the mandatory Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) as well as Major Emergency Management Initial Response (MEMIR) training. Other services include Fire Brigade Management and Safe Welding Habitat solutions.

Prime Atlantic Global Instruments Limited (PAGI), a partnership with Endress+Hauser, established in 2011 to provide sales, maintenance and repair of Endress+Hauser instruments. PAGI also provide customized solutions such as Tank and Terminal management, Inventory Management, Flow Metering and Energy Monitoring solutions.

West Atlantic Energy Nigeria Limited (WAEL), a partnership with Collabro UK, provides Personnel on Board (POB) services to the marine, oil & gas industry and other sectors in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Established in 2009, WAEL has been appointed by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to implement and maintain the POB tracking system for the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry.

Cinalt Resources Limited is a joint venture with Macdermid Offshore Solutions, a leading global provider of high, value-added specialty chemicals and technical services for the oil production and drilling industries. Established in 2015, Cinalt is focused on procurement and delivery of specialty fluids and technical support via the fluid monitoring programs.

Collectively, Prime Atlantic has an array of clients from the international and national oil and gas companies, to service contractors and drilling companies. Our companies have further broadened the reach of services to other sectors including Aviation, Power, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage and the Public sector.

Promethean is a global leading EdTech solutions and internet community provider. A principal force in the promotion of education development and innovation within the internet, mobile education and teaching resources industry and is striving to build a global life-long learning community. Its education systems combine hardware, software, services and support across pre-primary education, basic education, higher education, vocational education, enterprise training, non-degree and life-long learning.

RentCo Africa Ltd is a prominent and highly respected company in the leasing industry, specializing in providing customized asset-based solutions to businesses. With a regional focus, RentCo Africa has established itself as a leader in leasing services, enabling businesses to accelerate their growth and achieve their goals.

At RentCo Africa, the primary objective is to meet the diverse needs of clients by offering flexible leasing options for various assets, including vehicles, machinery, equipment, and technology solutions. By providing access to essential resources without the burden of outright ownership, RentCo Africa helps businesses optimize their operations, increase productivity, and conserve capital.

The company’s comprehensive range of leasing services is tailored to meet the unique requirements of each client. Whether it is short-term leasing for a specific project or long-term arrangements for ongoing operations, RentCo Africa offers flexible terms and competitive rates to ensure that businesses can obtain the assets they need while maintaining financial stability.

RentCo Africa’s success is driven by a customer-centric approach, placing a strong emphasis on understanding the specific challenges and objectives of each client. Through detailed consultations and needs assessments, the company’s experienced team works closely with clients to identify the most suitable leasing solutions that align with their strategic goals.

RentCo Africa’s expertise extends beyond traditional leasing services. The company also provides value-added services such as maintenance and asset management, ensuring that leased assets are properly maintained and optimized throughout their lifecycle. This comprehensive approach minimizes the administrative burden on clients, allowing them to focus on their core operations and maximize their business potential.

With a commitment to excellence and a reputation for delivering outstanding service, RentCo Africa has earned the trust and loyalty of its clients. The company’s success is attributed to its ability to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations, providing reliable and efficient leasing solutions that contribute to the success of businesses across various industries.

RentCo Africa’s regional presence is a testament to its continuous growth and expansion. In addition to its strong presence in Kenya, RentCo Africa has successfully extended its operations to other African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as internationally in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mauritius. This expansion allows RentCo Africa to serve a broader customer base, contributing to the economic development and prosperity of these regions.

As a forward-thinking and innovative company, RentCo Africa remains at the forefront of the leasing industry. The company continuously explores new opportunities and stays updated with market trends, technology advancements, and evolving customer needs. This commitment to staying ahead of the curve enables RentCo Africa to consistently provide relevant and cutting-edge leasing solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.

Rio Tinto is a UK headquartered, multinational mining and metals company. Founded in 1873, with 55,000 employees, they operate in 35 countries where they produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

They have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Their purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.

RuralShores/PeopleShores are social enterprises offering digital skills and jobs for the disadvantaged workforce in underserved communities in rural India and rural and inner cities in the USA through the establishment of outsourcing delivery centres in the communities.

The social mission of RuralShores/PeopleShores is to bring technology and tech-enabled jobs to the underserved communities and unlock the untapped talent in these communities. While RuralShores is focusing on rural communities in India, PeopleShores is focusing on economically challenged rural communities and inner cities in the USA.

RuralShores/PeopleShores establish tech outsourcing delivery centres within communities, recruiting young adults with at least a minimum high school education. These individuals are then enrolled in a comprehensive skills development program before being employed full-time within these centres. Subsequently, they secure outsourcing contracts from corporate partners and remotely provide a range of services from these centres, including Software Engineering services, application support services, Content curation, Social Media monitoring, Robotic Process & Automation, Data Management & Validation, Document Digitisation, Finance & Accounting, and Voice processes (Inbound & Outbound), primarily in local languages.

Currently, RuralShores/PeopleShores collectively empower more than 3,000 employees across 12 rural centres in 8 states in India and 4 centres in 4 different states in the United States.

PeopleShores operates centres in Clarksdale MS, Pine Bluff AR, Brooklyn NY, and DeKalb GA, with plans for nationwide expansion.

Their associates consistently deliver high-quality services to over 35 blue-chip clients. The goal is to extend this mission to other developing countries in Asia and Africa.

Sanctuary Counsel is a boutique advisory firm, providing strategic communications, reputational advice, and timely data-driven insights to companies, professional services firms, family offices, governments, non-profits, and individuals.

Founded in 2019, Sanctuary Counsel draws upon decades of advisory experience from the firms leadership team. With a commitment to bespoke strategies, we offer something unique in the crowded and multi-defined world of reputational advice.

Located in Westminster, at the heart of British political and diplomatic life, our advisers are embedded in the conversations and networks that matter.

Seed is an internationally focussed, research driven advisory firm.

The firm’s focus is in advising governments and companies in ecosystem building, transformation & resilience, and risk & governance matters. This is done through Seed’s economic, tax, financial and regulatory expertise.

The main sectors which Seed focuses on are Health, Sports & Entertainment, Financial Services (Payments) and Green Energy.

Powered by tech, Seed attracts the best people, whilst creating meaningful work. Our principles and vision define us. We care about making a difference; for our employees, for our clients and the wider community. Our clients enjoy objective advice, clearly expressed. With our help, they make better decisions and get better results. No matter what sector, size of business or scope of work, we bring together rigour, knowledge and experience.

Seed is big enough to deliver yet small enough to care.

Seplat Energy Plc is a leading energy company poised to deliver the energy for Nigeria’s future.

Seplat has a mission to champion Nigeria’s energy transition and deliver accessible, affordable, and reliable energy that drives social and economic prosperity.

SMIC deals in automobile spares aftermarket in HCV, LCV, 4W & 2W globally. Our wide range of world-class products has made us one of the leading car spares manufacturers & traders.

Our product range includes Shock Absorbers, Steering Systems, Suspension, Dickey and Bonnet Shocker, Rubber and Metal Bonded Rubber, Brake Parts, Filters, Wiper Blades, Oils and many more. We are specialist in manufacturing, Stabilizer Links Assembly, Steering Tie Rods Assembly, Rack Ends, Upper Links & Lower Links

Tata Steel is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 35 million tonnes. Established in Jamshedpur in 1907, today the Company is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations and commercial presence across the world. The group recorded a consolidated turnover of ~US$30.3 billion in the financial year ending March 31, 2023.

A Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM organisation, Tata Steel Limited, together with its subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, is spread across five continents with an employee base of over 77,000.

In India, Tata Steel operates an end-to-end value chain that extends from mining to finished steel goods, catering to an array of market segments such as automotive, construction, general engineering etc. The Company’s manufacturing facilities are in Jamshedpur and Gamharia in Jharkhand, Kalinganagar (including NINL) and Meramandali in Odisha.

In Europe, Tata Steel is one of the largest steel producers with two operating steel manufacturing facilities – one based in the UK and the other in Mainland Europe (the Netherlands). Tata Steel (Thailand) Public Company Limited (TSTH) is the Company’s South-East Asian operating unit.

Focussing on Innovation, Technology, Sustainability and People, Tata Steel strives to be the global steel industry benchmark for value creation and corporate citizenship. The Company has set a target of achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2045.

Tata Steel has received the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Lighthouse recognition for its Jamshedpur, Kalinganagar and IJmuiden Plants. The Company has also been recognised with the WEF’s Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion Lighthouse 2023.

The Institute of Leadership founded in 1947, and celebrating its 75th year in 2022, is the premier professional membership body for leaders and managers. Our stated mission is ‘To inspire great leadership – Everywhere’. The Institute is a registered charity, with members in countries across the world.

Membership of The Institute is open to leaders and managers at all levels worldwide, including those with no practical experience. Three grades of membership entitle the member to use post-nominal letters – Associate Member (AMInstLM), Member (MInstLM) and Fellow (FInstLM). Membership is validated by an official membership certificate. Members are offered access a range of services to help with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including access to online learning tools, webinars and events, podcasts, career advice and tools. And a wide range of other learning resources. We also offer a Corporate Membership, giving corporate teams full access to membership benefits, sometimes tailored to meet specific needs of the business.

The Institute carries out extensive research into leadership and management in practice, providing insights for managers and leaders, and publishing findings in research reports and journals. The Institute takes a collaborative approach, working with like-minded individuals and organisations in defining research topics and undertaking research activity.

EDGE Journal is The Institute’s quarterly in-house magazine, exploring the latest leadership and management issues. The magazine is distributed to members as part of our range of benefits and learning resources.

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is a progressive public institution that provides both academic and professional higher education in Ghana. With over fifty (50) years of experience, UPSA has achieved the reputation as the oldest Ghanaian human resource development institution in professional Accountancy and Management with many of its products in key leadership positions in Ghana and abroad.

Formerly the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) was birthed out of a dream of a young man in 1965 as a private business professional institution. By dint of hard work, the founder, Nana J.K. Opoku Ampomah successfully carved a niche for the Institute as the only Tertiary Educational institution to train professional Accountants and Administrators in the whole of West Africa at the time. The institution has since undergone immense growth, development and restructuring over the years.

With great fortitude and hard work, a Presidential Charter was granted to the Institute in September 2008 making it a fully-fledged university capable of awarding its own Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees for its accredited programmes. In 2012, the University of Professional Studies Act 2012, Act 850 was passed to change the name of the Institution from Institute of Professional Studies to the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

Repositioned as a fully-fledged public university with a unique mandate to provide both Academic and Professional education, the University, which has grown from an initial enrolment of five students in 1965, currently boasts of more than 21,000 students and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programmes (ACBSP) in USA.

UPSA’s unique profile is underpinned by the combination of scholarship, professionalism, and entrepreneurship. With solid systems and strong values in place, the university has diverse offerings of Doctoral, Postgraduate, Bachelors and Diploma as well as Professional programmes and is poised towards internationalisation through strategic alliances and international collaboration.

Trade and Investment Queensland is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency, helping Queensland exporters take their products to world markets and promoting Queensland as the perfect place for investment.

Queensland is positioned at the crossroads of the Asia-Pacific, close to the world’s largest growth markets. This provides us with strong advantages as an investment destination.

Our dynamic and stable economy, highly skilled workforce, pro-business environment and advanced infrastructure offer businesses the best climate to expand and prosper.

Queensland is also the driving force behind export growth in Australia, with total merchandise exports accounting for about one-fifth of the nation’s total.

Triay is an independent Gibraltar law firm which prides itself on its long-standing reputation for legal excellence since 1905. Our clients range from international businesses to private companies, governments, charities and private individuals.

The firm was established in 1905 by the late Arthur C. Carrara CMG, KC and has practised Gibraltar Law continuously since then. Our clients range from international businesses to private companies, governments, charities and private individuals.

Today, due to our commitment to maintaining the highest standards and ethics in our profession; building strong relationships with our clients and our ability to deliver legal solutions, we remain at the forefront of legal services in Gibraltar with a reputation for legal excellence since 1905.

Triay is a full-service law firm divided into a number of distinct practice areas namely Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family & Divorce, Financial Services, Private Client, Property and Shipping & Admiralty.

Viswajit Palasuntheram is Founder and Chairman of the Ventra Group, which provides specialist knowledge and expertise in the UK property market. For more than 35 years, the Ventra Group has focussed on developing high-end residential and commercial properties as well as social housing solutions. The Group also offers a land acquisition and planning permission service, as well as advising on build legislation to implementing design and build of a range of property types, commercial and residential, in the UK.

Virtual InfoSec Africa, a subsidiary of Virtual Security Africa Limited, was established in 2008 and has diverse experience in best-in-class technologies in Information and Cyber Security services and products through customised solutions.

Virtual InfoSec Africa works closely with its clients, technology and integration partners from the design/consulting phase through implementation, integration and lifecycle support.

Virtual InfoSec Africa Services:

• IT Security Consulting
• Cyber Security Solutions
• Compliance Auditing and Risk Assessment
• Vulnerability Assessment Services
• Penetration Testing
• Digital Forensics
• Managed Security Services
• Social Engineering Services
• Integrated Electronic Security Solutions Services

Their subject matter experts come from diverse backgrounds in information technology, security, networking, military intelligence and foreign services.

Virtual InfoSec Africa Solutions

• Security Information and Events Management (SIEM)
• Application Security
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
• Secure Coding Review
• Data Security – Encryption
• Remote Browser Isolation Technology.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Network Security
• Threat Intelligence Technology
• Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS Protection)
• Configuration Management Solution
• End-Point Security
• Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Antivirus Solution
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR)

The Gibraltar Tourist Board (GTB) is tasked with carrying out His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar’s tourism policy.

The GTB’s primary aim is to market the destination in Gibraltar’s main source markets, which are the UK and Spain.

The GTB also operates the Gibraltar Cruise Terminal and the Gibraltar Coach Terminus.

The Board is responsible for liaising with all airlines and cruise operators, in order to attract more services and ships to Gibraltar.

The GTB works closely with all its tourism partners in Gibraltar and in the UK to welcome visitors to the Rock.

The GTB works closely with the Ministry of the Environment, which is responsible for the main tourist attractions in Gibraltar including the Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Upper Rock.

The GTB is represented in the United Kingdom, which is the main source market for overnight visitors and has a reputable standing in the tourism industry.

WBIFF has been collaborating closely with its partners to identify and advance GCC (Gulf cooperation council member countries) – Open Balkan (Non-EU Western Balkans countries) investment ambitions. WBIFF’s current infrastructure, including human capital and offices in both regions, allow us extend our current knowhow and network in order to facilitate trade and investments between the Commonwealth countries and both GCC and Open Balkan regions.

In the Western Balkans, we are active in the media business, with the two TV licences, multiple local and national informative online portals, and one radio station. We are proud our national informative portal in Montenegro is in top 3 of the country, and our regional portal has been no. 1 for years in the Montenegrin Adriatic. Using our media business knowhow and experience we are working on extending our footprint across a number of African Commonwealth member states.