Theme: BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE WITH TRADE

​GTR East Africa 2020 took place virtually this year on October 1-2 in light of Covid-19 restrictions.

With the support from a host of leading trade finance players alongside key supranational and industry bodies, GTR East Africa Virtual utilised GTR’s bespoke virtual platform to deliver a comprehensive range of live-streamed and pre-recorded content and unrivalled networking opportunities, focusing on key trade sectors from commodities and agribusiness, to the development of local value-add industry and achieving digital innovation.

GTR Asia 2020, the world's largest trade finance gathering, took place virtually this year, over 4 days on September 8-11.

This exciting new initiative encompassed all the key aspects of the live conference experience in a digital format, retaining GTR's core focus on networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing, traders, banks, insurers, lawyers, technology companies, non-bank financiers, government agencies and investors.

South Africa might have emerged from the apartheid oppression in April 1994, but its legacy continues to present itself as a formidable challenge to the state. Illiteracy is still prevalent among millions of adults, and the number of school dropouts is increasing at an alarming rate. In attempts to change this for the better, South Africa has put a premium on education as the only viable socio-economic equaliser and therefore catalyst for change. Will South Africa be able to completely free itself from the shackles of apartheid by using education as a catalyst?

Firmly established as the largest international event in the trade, treasury and commodity finance market, this flagship event is set to welcome over 1,000 delegates, enjoying the full support of Enterprise Singapore and the Ministry of Trade & Industry.

With trade now in the headlines more than ever before and with global concerns over protectionism and trade barriers continuing to escalate, this year’s gathering will consider both the key risks and primary opportunities from a geopolitical perspective, as well as the ongoing industry discussions over market disruption, new market entrants and the role of technology.

Organised by Enterprise Singapore, the forum has brought together over 2,000 business and government leaders from 30 countries to develop opportunities and partnerships between these two dynamic regions.

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ASBF 2018 addressed critical issues and identify opportunities in key sectors, including real estate, oil and gas, digital economy and manufacturing. The forum will also address the important question of financing when doing business in Africa.

Mr Paulo Gomes and Mr Kelvin Tan, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Secretary-General of ASEACC, attended the Africa Sovereign Wealth Funds Summit 2018 in Ghana. In attendance was H.E. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana. Panelists included Mr Solomon Asamoah (CEO, Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund), Mr Mamadou Mbaye (Executive Director, FONSIS, Senegal), Mr Kola Owodunni (Head, Investment Risk, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority), Mr Tariq Senhaji (CEO, Ithmar Capital, Morocco SWF), Mr Patrick Shyaka (CEO, Agaciro Development Fund, Rwanda) and Mr Michael Kottoh (Managing Partner at Konfidants).

Participate in the AFRICA NOW FORUM and take advantage of a real commercial opportunity and visibility. Cameroon, a bilingual country, is a vast market in the heart of Africa and especially the economic lung of Central Africa. Come energize your sales, broaden your networks and communicate your expertise on 19 and 20 Oct 2017 at the Palais des Congrès and have a chance to attend the Africa Espoir Avenir award gala at the Hilton Hotel in Yaoundé, Cameroon

The demand for convenience and processed food is growing in Nigeria. Nigeria’s packaging and food processing market is one of the largest in Africa, estimated at about US$545 million. However, the agriculture and agribusiness industry is plagued with numerous challenges including business, infrastructure and regulatory problems. These provide numerous investment opportunities for the Africa-savvy investor. Dr Adefolake Adeyeye, a Nigerian citizen and Research Fellow of the NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies, has researched these possibilities. Joining her to discuss these issues was Mr Venkataramani Srivathsan, Managing Director & CEO, Africa and the Middle East, Olam International Ltd.