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Navigating the Future: Exploring Opportunities in the Ethiopian Ports and Logistics Sector

Monday, 5 August 2024  

Event Description 

Join us on a webinar designed to showcase the export and investment opportunities in the Ethiopian ports and logistics sector for UK businesses. This event will feature insightful presentations from government officials, industry experts, and foreign businesses already operating within the sector. The webinar will provide a platform for UK companies to ask questions, network, and connect with relevant stakeholders and potential future business partners.

Purpose/Objective:

  1. Showcase Export and Investment Opportunities: Provide insights on the export and investment opportunities in the Ethiopian ports and logistics sector for UK businesses. 
  2. Highlight Government Priorities: Shed light on government priorities and strategies in the Ethiopian ports and logistics sector. 
  3. Provide Expert Insights: Share expert insights on doing business in Ethiopia, addressing challenges and suggesting potential remedies. 
  4. Facilitate Networking: Answer questions from UK companies and create a platform for networking and connecting with relevant stakeholders and potential future business partners. 
     

Benefits of the event:

  1. Market Access: Explore potential export and investment avenues in the burgeoning ports and logistics sector in Ethiopia. 
  2. Informed Decision-Making: Gain valuable insights from experts on the business environment and strategies to navigate challenges in Ethiopia including what current government priorities and strategies are for the market to align business approaches with national objectives. 
  3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with relevant stakeholders and potential business partners, fostering future collaborations. 
  4. Business Growth: Leverage the event to expand business operations and investments to Ethiopia.

How to attend this event

Please register for the event by clicking on the 'Register' button by 3rd August.

Confirmed Speakers

We have assembled top industry professionals to highlight opportunities in Ethiopia's ports and logistics sector and address key challenges. With presentations from government officials, industry experts, and active foreign businesses, this webinar offers UK companies a platform to ask questions, network, and connect with potential partners.

More information to follow in due course but you can expect speakers from:

  • Ethiopian Investment Commission 
  • Ministry of Transport and Logistics 
  • Ministry of Finance – PPP unit 
  • Tripleline Consultancy

Agenda

The webinar will take place on 5 August from 9:00 – 11:15 BST (11:00 – 13:15 EAT) and follow the below format:

 

  • Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of the speakers and agenda.
  • Overview of the Ethiopian Market and Economy
  • Ports and Logistics Opportunities Review
  • Q&A session
  • Presentation by PPP Directorate
  • Q&A session
  • Presentation of Scoping Research and Project teasers
  • Q&A session
  • Case study of a Successful Ports and Logistics Partnership
  • Q&A session
  • Closing Remarks

Please register for the event by clicking on the 'Register' button by 3rd August.