“If the Commonwealth’s largest economies do more to support the AfCFTA and unlock its full potential the rewards could be extraordinary. Starting with the £35 million in funding that the UK pledged to the AfCFTA Secretariat. The reasons for doing this are simple and would benefit both sides. Africa, much like the wider Commonwealth, contains… Continue reading Lord Marland writes about increased Commonwealth cooperation with the AfCFTA in the Rwandan New Times
Lord Marland is continuing his three-week trip across Africa and has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda for two days of high-level government and business meetings. He met with Nick Barigye, CEO at the Kigali International Financial Centre to discuss how CWEIC and KIFC can work together towards mutual goals, as well as exploring strategic partnership opportunities. Kigali International Financial Centre… Continue reading Lord Marland meets with Nick Barigye from the Kigali International Financial Centre
Lord Marland has just concluded a successful visit to Angola where he met with business and government leaders. CWEIC was delighted to be joined by various Strategic Partners who have an interest in exploring the market and opportunities Angola has to offer. Angola is not a member of the Commonwealth but recognises the growing importance… Continue reading Lord Marland concludes successful trip to Angola where he meets with government ministers to strengthen Commonwealth ties”
Commenting on the need to increase value addition for Ghana’s economic recovery, Lord Marland said: “The way out for Ghana is the way out for every country’s growth – investing in trade, and I am very encouraged with what I have seen. Processing produce here and not just exporting and then bringing imports back as… Continue reading Lord Marland looks back on his recent trip to Ghana in the Business & Financial Times
Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC, commenced his three week trip to Africa where he will visit Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. He joined Kwaku Nhyira-Addo, host of the Asaase 99.5 Breakfast show to discuss his trip, renewable energy, and how free trade and the AfCFTA can support Africa’s development and business growth. Commenting on the landmark agreement, Lord Marland… Continue reading Lord Marland speaks to Asaase Radio Breakfast show on trip to Ghana
Our Strategic Partner, the ACCA, (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), recently published a report that emphasised the potential for professional accountants to empower the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA), in support of the African Union Agenda 2063 (AU2063). Specifically the report highlights the critical role accounting and finance professionals play in enabling full implementation of the AfCFTA and… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner, ACCA, publish report on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement
CWEIC, in partnership with BTP Advisers, was delighted to welcome His Excellency, the President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda for the “Uganda Business Breakfast”. Lord Swire, Deputy Chairman of CWEIC, hosted the President for a morning of important discussions centred around Uganda’s desire to attract inward investment and market Uganda’s key export products. The breakfast included… Continue reading CWEIC hosts His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda
There is no doubt that fintech is the future, we continue to propel and empower the future economies of many Commonwealth Nations, and of course world economies.” Jim Ovia CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank We were delighted to welcome Zenith Bank as Anchor Partner for the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit. Zenith Bank… Continue reading Zenith Bank, Anchor Partner at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit
“Opportunities abound from our collective histories, common language, common legal structure, a wide geographical spread, and a large population. We must make this count. There is more that binds us than distinguishes us, and our clarion call must be creating common wealth, and perhaps this was the forbearers hidden vision in coining the word, Commonwealth.… Continue reading Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Government of Kenya speaks at CTIS 2022
Over two days, delegates from over 30 Commonwealth countries and beyond gathered at the Mansion House, London for the second Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS). The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council was delighted to welcome senior ministers and senior business leaders for two days of sessions, meetings, and networking. After the success of the… Continue reading CWEIC hosted its second Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit at Mansion House, London on the 5th and 6th of December
