India Africa Business Conclave (1^st Edition) 06^th & 07^th 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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Special edition of The Business Tycoons launched

A special edition of The Business Tycoons was launched in the presence of the Chief Guest of the India-Africa Business Conclave, Dr. Neelam Gorhe - Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and ambassadors of 17 African countries. After the African Union's inclusion in the G20 countries, this was the biggest-ever conclave by GIBF. The special edition, Africa – The Land of Opportunities, published articles on business opportunities in African countries and success stories of outstanding business leaders. Africa is the most-happening and sought-after business destination at present and this special edition is a testament to the magazine’s commitment to nurture India-Africa ties. This edition provides in-depth information about investment opportunities in Africa.
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 5000 business leaders who marked their presence, through the in-depth information shared by ambassadors of 17 African countries.