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COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM 2015

24-26 November 2015Hilton Hotel Malta

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WELCOME

I am delighted that Malta will be hosting the Commonwealth Business Forum for the second time from the 24th to the 26th November 2015 as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). With the theme for CHOGM being “The Commonwealth - Adding Global Value”, I firmly believe that strengthening trade and investment is a key area where the Commonwealth can add value. The Commonwealth can be a powerful voice in international trade negotiations, and in creating an equitable and sustainable environment for businesses from all parts of the Commonwealth to flourish in domestic, regional and global markets. As a member of the European Union and the Commonwealth, and with our strategic trading location in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has long punched above its weight in international trade. We look forward to welcoming the world’s business leaders to Malta; to sharing our experiences and learning from other countries; and to creating new trade and investment links in the Commonwealth and beyond.

JOSEPH MUSCATPrime Minister of Malta


The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council’s objective is to ‘Create A More Prosperous Commonwealth’ by helping to identify opportunities for businesses and establishing the trust between Government and the private sector that will allow the economies of the Commonwealth to flourish.

The Commonwealth Business Forum is the opportunity to bring stakeholders together from business and Government from our 53 Commonwealth countries. CBF 2015 will focus on issues and areas that are relevant to all our countries including infrastructure, financial services, technology, tourism, healthcare and sustainability. It provides an extraordinary opportunity for businesses from across the Commonwealth to meet and network.

This is a unique opportunity to develop outcomes not just within the Commonwealth but with the many other countries represented.

JONATHAN MARLANDChairman, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

SPEAKERS

Hon Dr Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta

The Rt Hon Pakalitha Mosisili, Prime Minister of Lesotho

HE Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi

Rt Hon Sir Anerood Jugnauth, GCSK, KCMG, QC, Prime Minister of Mauritius

The Hon Abdessalem Bouchouareb,Minister of Industry and Mining, Algeria

Hon Mustapha Mohammed,Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia

Folorunso Alakija, Vice Chairman, Famfa Oil Limited, Nigeria

Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa, Chief Secretary, Government of Malaysia

Lloyd Dorfman, Chairman, The PrincesTrust

Professor Ian Goldin, Director, Oxford Martn School

Gerard Grech,CEO, TechCity, UK

Tabitha Karanja, CEO, Keroche Breweries, Kenya

Greg Ogbeifun,Chairman, Ship Owners Association of Nigeria

Bisi Onasanya, GMD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria PLC, Nigeria

Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, CEO, Employees Provident Fund, Malaysia

Sheikh Ayman Sejiny, CEO, Bank Alkhair Saudi Arabia

HE Hage Geingob, President of Namibia

The Rt Hon Peter O'Neill, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

HE Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique

HE Edgar Lungu,President of Zambia

Dr Mohammad Al-Zuhair, Executive Chairman, Kuwait National Fund for SME Development, Kuwait

Fatin Arifin, President of the Commonwealth Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs, Brunei

Shaun Bonétt, Managing Director, Precision Group, Australia

Binod Chaudhary, President , Chaudhary Group, Nepal

Varun Maharaj, Trinidad & Tobago IFC, Trinidad & Tobago

Paul Manduca, Chairman, Prudential, UK

Patrick McKendry, Managing Director, Careers Australia

Jayendra Naidoo, Executive Chairman, J&J Group, South Africa

Carlos Silva, President, Seedrs,United Kingdom

Gordon Stewart, Founder and Chairman, Sandals, Jamaica

Dr Mario Vella, Chairman, Malta Enterprise

Dr Lena Wilson,CEO, Scottish Enterprise, Scotland

FORUM PROGRAMME

TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2015 0930-1030 Opening Ceremony: Adding Global Value - Creating a More Prosperous Commonwealth Lord Marland, Chairman, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council HE Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon Dr Joseph Muscat MP, Prime Minister of Malta

1030-1100 Networking Break

1100-1230 Leveraging Networks: The Commonwealth, the EU and Global Economic Cooperation Many Commonwealth nations, like Malta, are part of multiple alliances. How can the Commonwealth and other international groupings, including the EU, be most effective in promoting sustainable trade and investment?

1230-1400 Networking Lunch

1400-1530 Opportunity Malta: Creating a Trade Hub for the EU, Middle East and Africa Exploring the opportunity for Malta to become a regional and global trade hub building on its assets such as its geostrategic position, historical links, flexible legislative environment, entrepreneurial culture and its wealth of expertise.

Facilitating Commonwealth Trade Empowering Entrepreneurs


1600-1730 Supporting Enterprise: SMEs as the Engine of Growth How can countries better support the development of SMEs from start-up finance to international expansion? The session will look at global best practice.

Financial Centres as Catalysts of Growth Sustainable Infrastructure for Developing and Island States

1800-1900 Reception

1900-2100 Gala Dinner Hosted by: Hon Joseph Muscat MP, Prime Minister of Malta

ParallelSessions

This session will focus on options for increasing intra-Commonwealth trade including improved access to trade finance, focusing on shared standards and leveraging the Diaspora

What can the Commonwealth do to nurture the entrepreneurs of the future and how can we ensure that the next billion dollar startup comes from the Commonwealth?

ParallelSessions

A number of Commonwealth countries host significant financial centres. How can these highly networked economies better support national and regional economic development? What are the lessons for states keen to grow their financial services sector?

Developing and island states face unique challenges in terms of sustainable infrastructure development. How can these challenges be overcome?

WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2015 0730-0845 Special Breakfast Session for Chambers of Commerce (by invitation only)

0900-1030 Financial and Professional Services: Delivering Jobs and Growth Highlighting the benefits that the development and growth of the financial and professional services sector can have on emerging and developed Commonwealth economies.

ICT & eGovernment: Showcasing Malta Skilling the Commonwealth


1100-1230 Investing in Infrastructure: Building for the Long Term Infrastructure investment and attracting new sources of long-term capital are well known challenges. Investors will give their candid views on what they need to see before making decisions, investment bankers will discuss raising sovereign debt and Governments will show the beneficial impact of completed projects.

Innovation in Financial Services Supporting the Blue Economy


1400-1530 The Business of Health: Improving Access and Outcomes Some Commonwealth countries have only 1% of their population with access to world class health care, whilst others spend upwards of 10% of GDP on health. How can the Commonwealth’s diverse experience and expertise in the sector be harnessed to improve health systems and the outcomes for patients?

Technology for Smart Cities The Maritime Commonwealth


1600-1730 Harnessing Tech: Driving Innovation and Job Creation Technology is a critical driver in creating jobs, economic growth and changing the way we live and do business. By looking at ways to encourage innovation and support start-ups across the Commonwealth, this session aims to encourage diverse entrepreneurship.

Islamic Finance in the Commonwealth Invest in Mauritius

1730-2000 Reception

ParallelSessions

Commonwealth countries such as Malaysia have been at the forefront of the development of Islamic finance. What can be done to support access to Islamic finance and what are the opportunities for future innovation?

Hosted by the Board of Investment, Mauritius

ParallelSessions

Technology is a key part of any city plan. Populations and businesses cannot grow and thrive without IT infrastructure. What are the challenges and where are the wins?

The oceans remain the primary highways connecting the Commonwealth. This session will explore how we can work together to strengthen the global shipping industry and rediscover our shared maritime heritage.

ParallelSessions

ParallelSessions


This session will showcase innovative ICT companies to an audience of potential investors or partners with a strong focus on the dynamic ICT sector in Malta as well those companies focused on improving Government services.

Ensuring the delivery of high quality education and training, as well as suitable qualifications is vital for the future of Commonwealth economies. How can the Commonwealth work better together to achieve this utilising the English language.

Recent crises have increased regulation yet innovators seem to have prospered. How does the rise of crowd funding and mobile technologies effect the model and what are the future challenges for regulators?

A high percentage of Commonwealth countries and their populations are dependent on the marine environment for their livelihoods. How can these unique environments be better managed in future?

THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2015 0730-0845 Special Breakfast Session for Investment Promotion Agencies (by invitation only)

0900-1000 Energy Security: Investing for the Future There are huge opportunities for investors arising from the requirement to ensure Commonwealth citizens and businesses have access to affordable, sustainable and reliable sources of energy. What are the options, how will they be funded and what would reliable supply mean for growth?

Investment session Invest in Malawi

1000-1100 African Opportunity: Capitalising on The Growth Story The African growth story has been well chronicled, but what are the actual opportunities for investors, which countries are leading the way and what continue to be the major obstacles to prosperity?

Investment Session: Focus on the Pacific Investment session

1100-1130 Networking Break 1130-1230 Connecting Asia: Accelerating Regional Integration and Development As the fastest growing region in the World Asia continues to offer enormous opportunities for business. What is unique about Asia’s growth story and what lessons can the rest of the World learn?

Investment session: Focus on the Caribbean Invest in Namibia

1230-1330 Sustainable Tourism: Measuring Impact and Adding Value Many Commonwealth economies thrive on tourism. How can countries attract investors and high value visitors and diversify their offering whilst maintaining the natural environment?

Investment session Investment session


1430-1515 A Commonwealth Vision for Sustainable Growth As the SDGs replace the MDGs as the global targets for socio-economic development, this session will examine how the private sector across the Commonwealth can help achieve these goals.

1515-1600 The Commonwealth and India: A New Dawn Accounting for 60% of the Commonwealth’s population, India‘s leadership is vital for the future of the organisation. This session will examine the Indian Government’s efforts to revitalise the economy and the increasingly important role of Indian companies as investors and employers overseas.

1600-1615 Concluding Session

1615-1700 Prime Minister’s Roundtable with Heads of Government (by invitation only)

ParallelSessions

ParallelSessions

Led by visiting Heads of Government Led by: HE Hage Geingob, President of Namibia

Led by visiting Heads of Government Led by visiting Heads of Government

ParallelSessions

Address by: The Rt Hon Peter O'Neill, PrimeMinister of Papua New Guinea

Led by visiting Head of Government

FORUM PROGRAMME

ParallelSessions

Led by visiting Head of Government Led by: HE Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi

WHY ATTEND?

A Global Business Event

• Hosted by Hon Joseph Muscat MP, Prime Minister of Malta.• Addressed by Presidents and Prime Ministers from the Commonwealth’s 53 member countries and beyond.• More than 1,000 influential business delegates representing companies from across the world.

Top Level Attendance

• Heads of Government supported by their accompanying delegations, including Cabinet Ministers and senior business leaders.

• Chairs and CEOs of multinationals and global investment companies.• World experts from a diverse range of fields.

Learn from Influential Speakers

• More than 100 authoritative speakers from business, government and international institutions.• Plenary sessions focused on major international issues and addressed by global thought leaders.• Contribute to the dialogue in interactive breakout sessions with sector experts.

An Unrivalled Networking Opportunity

• Online booking system for contacting and arranging meetings in advance.• Networking Lounge, with dedicated staff to help facilitate meetings.• Pre-scheduled country, region and sector networking sessions. • Relax at a series of Receptions and Gala Dinners in the stunning environs of Malta’s historic capital city.

A Platform for Doing Business

• Identify new business and investment opportunities at country, regional and sector specific sessions.• Meet potential investors or partners for your projects.• Visit world class manufacturing facilities across Malta.

Showcase your brand

• Opportunities to introduce your company to a global business audience.• Profile your company alongside global leaders in your field. • Participate in the international trade show and exhibition.• Opportunity to host sessions, including breakfast and lunches, during the Forum.


WHAT IS THE COMMONWEALTH?

2.2 billion citizensThe Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent countries. It is home to 2.2 billion citizens, 60% of these are under the age of 30.

U$ 9.6 trillionThe Commonwealth includes some of the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries, spanning five regions, with a combined GDP of U$ 9.6 trillion in 2013.

4.1% growthBetween 2013 and 2015 Commonwealth countries are expected to grow at a combined rate of 4.1% in comparison to 1.8% in the EU and 2.6% in the US.

English LanguageEnglish, the world business language, is the official language or mother tongue of all Commonwealth members.

40% of the global workforceBy 2020 40% of the global workforce will be in the Commonwealth, which is expected to add a further 800 million people to its workforce by the middle of the century.

1 billion consumersThe Commonwealth is adding its middle class faster than any other grouping. By 2020 the Commonwealth will contain over 1 billion middle class consumers.

The Commonwealth factorThe Commonwealth factor makes it up to 20% cheaper to do business with Commonwealth countries thanks to similar legal structures and cultural similarities.

Shared valuesThe Commonwealth commitments to its values of democracy, rule of law and free press provide a global “stamp of approval” which helps to attract long term and sustainable investment.

Forum Sponsors

Forum Partners

For more information visit www.chogm2015.mt or please contact [email protected]

About CWEIC The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council facilitates trade and investment throughout the 53 states of the Commonwealth and supports private sector companies and governments to promote economic activity. We work with member companies to expand their businesses and to help with new investments in any Commonwealth country. For more information please visit www.cweic.org

Forum Sponsors

Forum Partners

For more information visit www.chogm2015.mt or please contact [email protected]

About CWEIC The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council facilitates trade and investment throughout the 53 states of the Commonwealth and supports private sector companies and governments to promote economic activity. We work with member companies to expand their businesses and to help with new investments in any Commonwealth country. For more information please visit www.cweic.org

WHAT IS THE COMMONWEALTH?

2.2 billion citizensThe Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent countries. It is home to 2.2 billion citizens, 60% of these are under the age of 30.

U$ 9.6 trillionThe Commonwealth includes some of the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries, spanning five regions, with a combined GDP of U$ 9.6 trillion in 2013.

4.1% growthBetween 2013 and 2015 Commonwealth countries are expected to grow at a combined rate of 4.1% in comparison to 1.8% in the EU and 2.6% in the US.

English LanguageEnglish, the world business language, is the official language or mother tongue of all Commonwealth members.

40% of the global workforceBy 2020 40% of the global workforce will be in the Commonwealth, which is expected to add a further 800 million people to its workforce by the middle of the century.

1 billion consumersThe Commonwealth is adding its middle class faster than any other grouping. By 2020 the Commonwealth will contain over 1 billion middle class consumers.

The Commonwealth factorThe Commonwealth factor makes it up to 20% cheaper to do business with Commonwealth countries thanks to similar legal structures and cultural similarities.

Shared valuesThe Commonwealth commitments to its values of democracy, rule of law and free press provide a global “stamp of approval” which helps to attract long term and sustainable investment.

THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2015 0730-0845 Special Breakfast Session for Investment Promotion Agencies (by invitation only)

0900-1000 Energy Security: Investing for the Future There are huge opportunities for investors arising from the requirement to ensure Commonwealth citizens and businesses have access to affordable, sustainable and reliable sources of energy. What are the options, how will they be funded and what would reliable supply mean for growth?

Investment session Invest in Malawi

1000-1100 African Opportunity: Capitalising on The Growth Story The African growth story has been well chronicled, but what are the actual opportunities for investors, which countries are leading the way and what continue to be the major obstacles to prosperity?

Investment Session: Focus on the Pacific Investment session

1100-1130 Networking Break 1130-1230 Connecting Asia: Accelerating Regional Integration and Development As the fastest growing region in the World Asia continues to offer enormous opportunities for business. What is unique about Asia’s growth story and what lessons can the rest of the World learn?

Investment session: Focus on the Caribbean Invest in Namibia

1230-1330 Sustainable Tourism: Measuring Impact and Adding Value Many Commonwealth economies thrive on tourism. How can countries attract investors and high value visitors and diversify their offering whilst maintaining the natural environment?

Investment session Investment session


1430-1515 A Commonwealth Vision for Sustainable Growth As the SDGs replace the MDGs as the global targets for socio-economic development, this session will examine how the private sector across the Commonwealth can help achieve these goals.

1515-1600 The Commonwealth and India: A New Dawn Accounting for 60% of the Commonwealth’s population, India‘s leadership is vital for the future of the organisation. This session will examine the Indian Government’s efforts to revitalise the economy and the increasingly important role of Indian companies as investors and employers overseas.

1600-1615 Concluding Session

1615-1700 Prime Minister’s Roundtable with Heads of Government (by invitation only)

Led by visiting Heads of Government Led by visiting Heads of Government

WHY ATTEND?

A Global Business Event

• Hosted by Hon Joseph Muscat MP, Prime Minister of Malta.• Addressed by Presidents and Prime Ministers from the Commonwealth’s 53 member countries and beyond.• More than 1,000 influential business delegates representing companies from across the world.

Top Level Attendance

• Heads of Government supported by their accompanying delegations, including Cabinet Ministers and senior business leaders.

• Chairs and CEOs of multinationals and global investment companies.• World experts from a diverse range of fields.

Learn from Influential Speakers

• More than 100 authoritative speakers from business, government and international institutions.• Plenary sessions focused on major international issues and addressed by global thought leaders.• Contribute to the dialogue in interactive breakout sessions with sector experts.

An Unrivalled Networking Opportunity

• Online booking system for contacting and arranging meetings in advance.• Networking Lounge, with dedicated staff to help facilitate meetings.• Pre-scheduled country, region and sector networking sessions. • Relax at a series of Receptions and Gala Dinners in the stunning environs of Malta’s historic capital city.

A Platform for Doing Business

• Identify new business and investment opportunities at country, regional and sector specific sessions.• Meet potential investors or partners for your projects.• Visit world class manufacturing facilities across Malta.

Showcase your brand

• Opportunities to introduce your company to a global business audience.• Profile your company alongside global leaders in your field. • Participate in the international trade show and exhibition.• Opportunity to host sessions, including breakfast and lunches, during the Forum.


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