Join us online or in Nairobi for the tenth episode of this roundtable discussion organized in collaboration with the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship. The event aims at gathering experts from public and private sectors, to learn more about the concerns and needs of the business community in the African continent.
This new episode of the ICC DRS Africa Business Talks put the spotlight on SMEs in Africa and focus on strengthening SMEs participation in cross border trade and understanding how to make ESG a profitable reality for SMEs.
This session is designed to provide participants with an overview of some of the key initiatives being undertaken by the International Chamber of Commerce to support the internationalization of SMEs.
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08:30 - 08:55 |
Registration and Welcome of the Participants |
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09:00 - 09:10 |
Opening remarks
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09:10 - 09:20 |
East Africa outlook: A dynamic economic recovery subject to multiple challenges
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09:20 - 10:20 |
Session I - Beyond borders: Strengthening SME participation in cross border trade
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10:20 - 11:20 |
Session II - Environmental and Social Governance for SMEs an opportunity to grow the business
Case Study
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11:20 - 11:35 |
Q&A session |
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11:35- 11:45 |
Closing keynote: Enhancing cross border trade with safe and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms
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11:45 - 11:50 |
Closing remarks and Vote of thanks
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11:50 - 12:30 |
Networking session with refreshments |
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Eugenio Bettella |
Partner, Bergs & More, Padova, Dubai, Nairobi |
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Diamana Diawara |
Director, Arbitration and ADR, Africa, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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Catherine Foster |
Global Lead, ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship |
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Charly Gordon |
ICC Global Policy Lead, Small Businesses |
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Iva Hristova |
Head of Operations, Global Partnerships and Development, International Chamber of Commerce |
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Muthoni Karubiu |
Head of Operations, Amini, Nairobi |
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Melanie Laloum |
Lead Economist, ICC Global Policy |
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Ullas Marar |
Head, ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship |
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Patricia Nzolantima |
Chairwoman, Bizzoly Holdings, Kinshasa |
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Julius Opio |
Chair, Environment and Energy Commission, ICC Kenya, Nairobi |
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Dr. Eric Rutto |
President, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Nairobi |
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Claudia Salomon |
President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Virginia Waruingi |
Head of Centres of Entrepreneurship Nairobi Hub, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nairobi |
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Ayub Zande |
Co-Founder, Urembo Crafts, Nairobi |
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In-person attendance : MRFX+F95, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya Online attendance : Zoom link will be provided by email one day ahead of the event |
| Working language | English |
| Registration |
The event is free, however, prior registration is required. |
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