Webinar | 19 May 2021 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (BST)
Business Leaders Series: West Africa
Africa Regional Webinar Series
African economies are expected to rebound in 2021. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP on the continent is projected to grow by 3.4% after shrinking by 2.1% last year, a recovery driven by the effective deployment of therapeutics and vaccines, continued implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and increased private sector investment and participation in the economy.
The first regional event invited leading private sector players and investors operating in West Africa to discuss the latest industry developments in technology infrastructure, renewable energy and trade & logistics on 19 May 2021.
West Africa is expected to bounce back from the crisis with renewed confidence. This has been demonstrated by major investments in the technology ecosystem, new developments in the renewable energy space as well as a strong focus on trade and logistics projects to harness the potential of the AfCFTA.
The West Africa regional event unpacked these economic and investment trends and provided a unique platform for businesses and investors alike. The virtual event sessions are now available on-demand by using the links below:
- Expert Insight – Regional overview by Yvonne Mhango, Head of Research - Africa, Renaissance Capital
- HL Perspective – Legal trends and insights by Arun Velusami, Partner, Hogan Lovells. Interviewed by Abena Poku, Head of M&BD - Africa and ME, Hogan Lovells
- Art and culture - Resilience through crisis by Sandie Mbanefo Obiago, Founder, SMO Contemporary Art
- Fireside chat with Lionel Zinsou, Former Prime Minister of Benin and Co-Chair, SouthBridge. Interviewed by Olivier Fille-Lambie, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- Panel discussion - West Africa opportunities and prospects:
- Oti Ikomi, Chief Executive Officer, Proton Energy
- Joseph Alain Saraka, Chief Strategy Officer, ARISE
- Michelle Patrick-Akinrinade, Investment Advisor - Anglophone West Africa, U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Sangu Delle, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Health Holdings
- Chaired by Andrew Skipper, Partner and Head of Africa Practice, Hogan Lovells
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Michelle Patrick-Akinrinade
Africa Investment Advisor – Anglophone West Africa
Oti Ikomi
CEO and Executive Vice-Chairman of Proton Energy Ltd.
Joseph Alain Saraka
Chief Strategy Officer, ARISE
Yvonne Mhango
Head of Research – Africa, Renaissance Capital
Partner
London
Partner
Paris
Head of Marketing and Business Development - Africa & Middle East
London
Sangu Delle
Chief Executive Officer, Africa Health Holdings
Lionel Zinsou
Former Prime Minister of Benin, Co-Chair, SouthBridge
Sandra Mbanefo Obiago
Founder & Creative Director, SMO Contemporary Art
