Members Business Network (MBN) Mauritius and Platform Africa are joining forces to host their first-ever collaborative event, “Investing in West Africa,” on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at United Docks Business Park, Port Louis. This exciting event, running from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, aims to shed light on the vast potential of West Africa for Mauritian businesses and investors.
The event will be moderated by Manisha Dookhony, Chairperson of MINDEX, and will feature a distinguished panel of experts including:
• Beryl Agyeiwaa Lomotey, Minister Counsellor/Head of Chancery, Consulate-General of the Republic of Ghana: Mrs. Lomotey will provide an invaluable perspective on the diplomatic and regulatory landscape in the region and share her insights on opportunities in Ghana.
• Ganessen Chinnapen, Consultant for Africa at the Economic Development Board: Mr. Chinnapen will share his perspectives on inbound and outbound investments, on the use of DTAs and IPPAs and engagement between Mauritius and West Africa.
• John Félicité, Business Development Director Africa, Ocorian: Mr. Félicité will offer his perspectives in the realm of funds and structuring of investments, and sharing his experience on how Mauritius can facilitate investments into the region.
• Sheik Mahamoodally, Group Finance Director of Orezone Drilling: Having experience working in 15 African countries, Mr. Mahamoodally will share his valuable insights on the evolving business landscape in West Africaacross a number of sectors.
Speaking in advance of the event, Sheik Mahamoodally emphasised the potential of West Africa: “Thanks to my field of work, I have travelled to numerous African countries over the years and witnessed how the business world evolved there, such as in FinTech, Agriculture, and Mining among others. I believe that this is just the start. Through the AfCFTA and other facilities at our disposal, we must aim for the African market to bring our businesses to the next level. Our panel discussion on 14 March will focus on informing our guests about the opportunities on West African grounds and inspiring businesspeople to start investing there.”
Samantha Seewoosurrun, Co-Founder of Platform Africa, said: “We are delighted to be hosting our first joint event between Platform Africa and the business network MBN Mauritius on this very interesting topic. West Africa is a dynamic region with a lot of opportunities, which tends to be less well known among businesspeople in Mauritius than other parts of the African continent. Through this session, where we will learn from the perspectives of our expert speakers from the diplomatic and corporate realms, we hope to provide some real and actionable insights for those interested in exploring options to invest in the region. We look forward to hosting further joint events focused on Africa in the months to come, to build knowledge and offer networking opportunities.”
The event is proudly sponsored by M2A Business Consulting and AfrAsia Bank.
The event is open to both MBN members and non-members. Registration fees are:
• MUR 2800 for MBN members
• MUR 3500 for non-members
Registration for the event is open at the following link on a first-come, first-serve basis: MBN B2B Networking Event (office.com)
This event will present a valuable opportunity for Mauritian businesses and individuals to:
• Gain a deeper understanding of the investment landscape in West Africa.
• Discover potential new markets and opportunities for expansion.
• Connect with relevant experts and industry players.
• Take the first step towards building a successful future in West Africa.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of this insightful and engaging event! Register today and unlock your potential in West Africa.
