Eastern Africa Association B/fast Briefing on  Ethiopia - Economic  update

Eastern Africa Association

Embassy of Ethiopia, London

Dear all,We are pleased to invite you for the upcoming briefing on Ethiopia over breakfast hosted in collaboration with the Embassy of Ethiopia UK and Ethiopia Investment Commission.Date: Thursday 6th JulyTime: 08:30 - 10:30 am:Venue: Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 17 Princes Gate, London SW7 1PZ, London. Latest economic outlook on Ethiopia by the Africa Development Bank estimates the country's GDP is expected to grow at 5.8% in 2023. This growth is driven by factors including peace dividend, rebounding tourism and prospect of liberalizing more sectors. We will have an opportunity to hear experiences from UK companies with businesses in Ethiopia as well as Ethiopia Capital Markets who will provide insights and practical information for businesses interested in the country.T﻿he Speakers include:W﻿elcome Remarks by H.E Teferi Melesse Desta - Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to the United Kingdom and Lord Valentine - Chairman of the Board EAAD﻿r Biruk Taye - Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopia Capital MarketsM﻿r Reg Hankey - Chief Executive Officer, Pittards PLCM﻿r Jeremy Lefroy - Managing Director, Africa Speciality Products &amp; EAA BoardM﻿r Dougie Brew - Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainable Business, UnileverM﻿r Eddy Solbrandt - Chief Operating Officer, KEFI Gold + Copper PLCMr Philippe Vogeleer - Global Head of Business Development, Vodafone and Board Member, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLCS﻿andy Wade : AAP and European Institute of PeaceEastern Africa Association (EAA)Founded in 1964 in Kenya and the United Kingdom, The Eastern Africa Association is a membership network of regional and international businesses. Our network provides an environment for businesses to share best practice, and forge business relations.The association has regional representatives in the Eastern Africa region, with the regional HQ in Nairobi.Our members benefit from a high profile network, thought leadership and insights on business development, guidance on high and sustainable standards of operation and support with stake holder relations.From our UK office, the association works closely with regional Governments through their Embassies and High Commissions in the UK and Europe to encourage investments in the East Africa. We regularly host quality and topical workshops, seminars, conferences, and trainings providing market insights, regular updates on regulatory space and political and economic outlook for each of the countries we represent.W﻿e invite you to join our network by completing the registration form:https://www.easternafricaassociation.org/sign-up/C﻿ANCELLATION AND REFUND RULESThe Participant can request, under exceptional circumstances, to cancel an order and obtain a refund of the registration fee. This has to be done at least 48 hours before the event day.

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