Agenda

Inaugural Republic Of Angola Keynote Address:
An Overview Of The Macro-Economic Landscape In Angola And Key Government Priorities

• Maintenance and consolidation of the country’s political stability
• Identification of priority sectors and projects for FDI
• Unveiling the new regulatory and administrative reform plans for rapid privatisation
• Sector analysis – key priorities for private sector investment
• Developing a conducive environment for FDI – Angola: an attractive offer!
• Doing business in, and how to invest in Angola
  – Tax and tariff benefits
  – Basic law for private investment
  – Business models
  

Aguinaldo Jaime, President, ANGOLAN NATIONAL PRIVATE INVESTMENT AGENCY (ANIP)

Expanding The Financial Services Sector To Develop The Key Success Factors For Doing Business In Angola: An Overview Of The Banking And Insurance Sectors

• Macroeconomic forecast for 2011 and beyond
• Understanding the investment fund and venture capital landscape in Angola
• Opportunities and regulatory updates for private and foreign banks: where is the retail and investment sector headed
• An overview of the liberalisation of the insurance sector to foster further growth
• GDP consumption: which sectors will be fuelling economic growth and demand
• Currency valuation forecast and predictions

Ricardo d’Abreu, Vice Governor, BANCO NACIONAL DE ANGOLA (CENTRAL BANK OF ANGOLA)

Panel Discussion: An International Investor Perspective On Investing In Angola

• Outlining the lessons learnt
• Top 10 list of do’s and don’ts
• What is the expected ROI and years that an international company would need to see capital gains?
• Sector analysis
• Demystifying the regulation and tax benefits for FDI

This panel session will feature perspectives from international companies and investors

Keynote Presentation - Current Government Priorities

• Updates on proposals for a new refinery project for processing heavy acidic crude for maximising profitability
• The Angolan LNG Project:
  – Reduction of flaring
  – Revenue generation from a by-product of petroleum
  – A step-change in future opportunities for gas utilisation and industrial development
  – Creation of job opportunities
• Involvement of international companies and the private sector
• Prospects of imports and exports
• Pipeline update

On-Stage Interview - An International Perspective: Case Study Unveiling An International Company’s Experience To Date

This session will feature the an interview with a top international oil and gas company discussing their experiences, lessons learned and future projections of operating in Angola. The interview will be conducted by Félix Manuel Ferreira. Governor, OPEC. He will be interviewing a top oil and gas company already operating in Angola. This session will be followed by an open and interactive Q & A session.

An Analysis Of The Growing Mining Sector: Going Beyond Diamonds

• A detailed overview of the mineral deposits present in Angola and future prospects for mining across base, precious and ferrous metals
• An overview of the government priorities and project pipeline update
• Developing a fully coherent supply industry for mining in Angola
• Outlining opportunities for the private sector and international investment
• International companies experience to date – case studies
• An update on the diamond trade with the UAE
• The Ango-Ferro Project

The Development Roadmap For Housing And Utilities: What Does The Future Hold?

• An overview of the housing projects in Angola and potential financing options
  
• Unveiling the US $1bn plan to develop the power generation, transmission and substation sector, including hydro and thermal resources
• Developing thermal power generation as a key source of alternative generation
• Future plans for a distribution network
• Water: making the most of a plentiful resource and ensuring every home receives piped or treated water and has access to a network of sewage treatment facilities
  

Joaquim Silvestre António, Secretary of State for Urbanism and Housing, GOVERNMENT OF ANGOLA
Lionidio Ceita, Chairman of the Board, EMPRESA PÚBLICA DE ÁGUA DE ANGOLA, Empresa Publica (EPAL E.P.)

The Path To Developing A Fully Modern, Integrated And Regulated Transportation Network

• Unveiling the private sector investment opportunities for upcoming road, rail, ports and aviation projects
• Identifying the key facets of FDI, liberalisation and tax incentives
• Models for revamping the shipping and aviation sectors
• Regeneration, upgrading of networks, connectivity and new construction: current update
• Private sector – a strategic partner
  

José João Kovíngua, Vice Minister of Transport, GOVERNMENT OF ANGOLA

Agriculture, Livestock And Fishery – Food Security And Business Investment Options: Developing Successful Public Private Partnerships (PPP)

• An update on the government’s Agri-Business Policy as an important enabler for the country’s economic development
• An outline of private sector opportunities for investment; maintenance, management, breeding and technical assistance
• Developing PPPs to develop the abundant agrilivestock sector
• Training and development to take this important sector to the next level
• The future prospects of cereals, coffee and forestry production
• Development of irrigated perimeters to support the development of this sector
• Linking rural development to agricultural research
• The future of fishery
  

Afonso Pedro Canga, Minister of Agriculture Rural Development and Fishing, GOVERNMENT OF ANGOLA

The Future Of Telecommunication Investment In Angola

• Understanding the policy and legal framework of the telecommunications sector
• Future opportunities for private sector involvement in the mobile, broadband and television segments
• Involvement of foreign operators – what are the key contributing factors
• Wireless network development and key milestones and the transition to fiber optic
• Convergence and connectivity
  

Aristides Safeca, Vice Minister of Telecommunications, GOVERNMENT OF ANGOLA

Investment In Tourism And The Hospitality Sector

• Identifying the real potential for tourism growth in Angola:
  – 1,650 km of coastline, water sports and beaches
  – Natural parks
  – Natural landscapes
  – National game parks
• Development of protected areas and natural reserves
• Revamping of the hospitality sector’s infrastructure
  

Paulino Batista, Vice Minister of Hotels and Tourism, GOVERNMENT OF ANGOLA

All speakers are invited and subject to final confirmation Programme is subject to last minute changes