India-West Africa Exhibition and Business Forum August 16-17, 2017 Accra, Ghana

About us Established in 1927 on the call of Mahatma Gandhi India s largest and oldest Apex Business Organization (250000) Influenced liberalization & globalization of Indian Economy 72 verticals covering various aspects of global economy Tie up with over 250 industry associations world wide Team of ~600 involved in research & program management Over 300 policy suggestions and Knowledge papers presented annually, through 600 conferences and seminars

FICCI s engagements with Africa Pan Africa Special Initiatives Sub-Regional Sectoral Bilateral

Namaskar Africa What is Namaskar Africa? A flagship regional initiative focused on promoting India- Africa economic cooperation at regional level Organised on rotational basis in different regions of Africa Previous editions in Southern (Moz), Western (Nigeria), Eastern (Kenya) and Central Africa (RoC) Who organizes it? Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) With support of: Government of India (MoC&I and MEA) Host country Government In partnership with: Chambers/Business Associations of the regional countries Regional Economic Community

Why Namaskar Africa? Engage with Africa at regional level Promote trade and investment between India & Africa Promote project partnership opportunities in the region Showcase state-of-the-art technologies and products Promote host country as key business destination in the region Generate business through structured B2B meetings Create platform for the Chambers and Industry Associations Forum for Government & industry for an economic dialogue

Key Components of Namaskar Africa India-West Africa Business Forum Industry Exhibition B2B Meetings B2G Meetings/Call on s with Ministers/ Sr Govt Officials

Glimpses of past Namaskar Africa initiatives Southern Africa Mozambique SADC as Regional Partner Around 100 Indian delegates Over 300 delegates from 5 Southern African countries Western Africa Nigeria ECOWAS as Regional Partner Over 135 Indian delegates Over 400 delegates from various W-African countries

Glimpses of past Namaskar Africa initiatives Eastern Africa Kenya COMESA as R Partner Over 185 Indian delegates Over 250 delegates from East Africa Central Africa Republic of Congo 1st Forum at ROC BDEAC partner Over 300 delegates from 6 CEMAC countries

Project Details Name of the Project: Namaskar Africa India-West Africa Exhibition & Business Forum in partnership with Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI Date: August 16-17, 2017 Venue: Ghana International Trade Fair Centre, Accra, Ghana

Namaskar Africa - Focus Sectors Agriculture & Agro food processing Automobile Infrastructure & Construction Education Energy (renewable, non-renewable) Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Power Textiles & Clothing Mining

Key stakeholders ~ 60 companies from India, led by FICCI ~ 300 participants from Ghana & Western Africa Senior Government officials from India, Ghana and Western African Countries Indian & African missions in Western African countries Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the Region Investment Promotion Agencies of the Region Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards etc. Leading financial institutions like Exim Bank Procurement agencies Regulatory authorities Any other agencies suggested

Namaskar Africa -Countries Expected to Participate BENIN BURKINA FASO CAMEROON CAPE VERDE IS CONGO P REP COTE D' IVOIRE EQUTL GUINEA GABON GAMBIA GHANA GUINEA GUINEA BISSAU LIBERIA MALI MAURITANIA NIGER NIGERIA SAO TOME SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE ST HELENA TOGO

Partners to Namaskar Africa ECOWAS Regional Partner Marketing of Namaskar Africa in the West African Region Mobilising participation from West African Countries Identification and Finalization of Speakers AGI & GNCC Local Partner & Partners from Western African countries Marketing of Namaskar Africa in Ghana Mobilising participation of Ghana companies Coordinating with various Ghana ministries Identification of speakers Orgnising B2B meetings

Partners to Namaskar Africa Local/ Indian Missions of West Africa Support in marketing of Namaskar Africa, Ghana Help in mobilizing participation of Ghana/West African companies Support in organizing B2G meetings CRISIL Knowledge Partner Preparation of Knowledge Paper for Namaskar Africa (proposed to be released during the Business Forum) Times of Africa Media partner Marketing/Advertisement in their Journal/Social Media etc Coverage of the event

Namaskar Africa Major Indian companies

Some Glimpses of India Show at Ghana in 2012

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