India Africa Business Conclave (1st Edition) 06th & 07th OCT 2023
Global India Business Forum hosted the largest-ever India-Africa Business Conclave on 6th
and
7th October 2023, close on the heels of the African Union’s inclusion in the G20 countries.
The
event took place at The Grand Heritage Resorts (then Joshi Farms and Resorts), Pune in
Maharashtra, India. Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative
Assembly inaugurated the event in the esteemed presence of ambassadors from
17 African countries and around 5000 business delegates, exporters, importers, and
investors.
The 5000 delegates included exporters, importers, traders, and investors from sectors like
agriculture, education, health (medicine and pharmaceutical), mining, textile, food and food
processing, hospitality (restaurants, hotels), travel and tourism, gems and jewelry,
information
technology, electronic and electrical, automobile, FMCG, infrastructure, logistics, iron and
steel,
renewable energy, news and entertainment, oil and gas and others.
During her inaugural speech, Dr. Gorhe said, “Africa is the most happening and sought-after
country by the entire world at present with ample business opportunities. GIBF will be
aiding
exporters, importers, traders and entrepreneurs of India to explore the untapped
opportunities in
these countries.” She congratulated GIBF for its unique initiative and assured
the African ambassadors of the Indian government’s support.
The event featured engaging presentations by African ambassadors about business prospects in
their respective countries, B2B meetings, and enlightening panel discussions.
H.E. Prof. Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda is the High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda;
H.E. Mr. Thabang Linus Kholumo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho; H.E. Ms.
Jacqueline Mukangira, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda; H.E. Demeke
Atnafu Ambulo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia; Amb. Ms. Irene
Oloo, Deputy High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya; Gabriel ITOUA, Economic
Counsellor of the Republic of Congo; H.E. Mr. Ado Leko, Ambassador of the Republic of Niger;
H.E. Clemente Camenha, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola; H.E. S.E.M. Isse Abdillahi
Assoweh, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti; H.E. Mr. Leonard Senza Mengezi, High
Commissioner of the Republic of Malawi; H.E. Josephine Patricia NTYAM – EHYA, First
Counsellor/Charge d'Affaires a.i. of The Gabonese Republic; Mr. Abba Abdullahi, Head -
Industry, Trade and Investment, Republic of Nigeria; H.E. Mustapha Jawara High Commissioner
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia; Mr. Ernest Nana Adjei,
Minister-Counsellor/Political & Economic, Republic of Ghana; Mr. Thomas Kenneth
Elispana,
Head of Mission/Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan graced the occasion and
provided valuable insights about business opportunities in their respective countries.
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Why read the special edition on India-Africa Business
Conclave?
After the African Union's inclusion in the G20 countries, this was the biggest-ever
conclave by GIBF. Africa is the most-happening and sought-after business destination at
present. Africa is one of the youngest countries with ample business opportunities and
government policies for foreign investors. India and Africa have a long-standing
relationship. This Conclave opened the doors to a multitude of business opportunities
for more than 800 businesspeople, who marked their presence, through the in-depth
information shared by ambassadors of 15 African countries. Read to learn about the
business opportunities shared by the diplomats during the India-Africa Business
Conclave.