Business Forum on Opportunities in Africa

FinCity.Tokyo, in collaboration with the Africa Roundtable of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres, invites you to a pivotal business forum on opportunities in Africa. This forum will explore the key risks and rewards of Japanese investment in Africa, featuring insights from notable experts in the field. Special guests include Ms. Takako Suzuki, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs in Japan, and Mr. Ken Shibusawa, CEO of Shibusawa and Company, Inc., a renowned leader in alternative investments and impact fund management.

The agenda includes keynotes from Ms. Suzuki and Mr. Shibusawa, presentations from various international financial centers, and a panel discussion moderated by Mr. Mumu Makinose of the JIAM (The Consortium for Japan International Asset Management Center Promotion).

Panelists include Mr. Ken Poonoosamy, CEO of EDB Mauritius; Ms. Lamia Merzouki, COO of Casablanca Finance City; Ms. Hortense Mudenge, Chief Strategy Officer of Rwanda Finance; and Ms. Obi Iwekwe, CEO of EnterpriseNGR.

This event promises valuable insights into the future of Japanese investments in Africa, followed by a networking session with industry leaders.