December 14

2.30 – 4.00pm TDS Plenary: Africa Integrates

Session Objective

In an increasingly globalised world, regionalism has become a building block of many national growth and development strategies. Africa is no exception to this trend: most countries are to some extent banking on closer cooperation with their neighbours as a means of attracting investment, developing productive capacities and integrating in the world economy. Read more
4.30 – 6.00pm TDS Plenary: The Voice of Business in Trade Policy

Session Objective

The Nairobi Trade and Business Forum plenary, organized in collaboration with TradeMark East Africa and the International Chamber of Commerce, will provide a platform for closer engagement between businesses and policy makers. Read more
9.00 – 4.30pm ITC Women and Business Forum

Panellists: Makena Mwiti – TMEA Gender Advisor Frank Matsaert – TMEA CEO Lisa Karanja – TMEA Senior Director, Business Competitiveness

Venue: Laico Hotel
6.00 – 9.00pm TDS Gala Dinner and Business Awards

Panellists: Frank Matsaert, TMEA Directors, TMEA Board Member

Venue: Hilton Hotel

December 17

11.30 – 1.00pm ODI-Organised Panel at the TDS

Venue: Hilton Hotel Room
5.30 – 9.00pm UNCTAD - Launch of Kenya E-Platforms for Trade and Investment Facilitation

Venue: Sarova Stanley Hotel

10.10 – 11.40am Integrating East Africa: Progress, challenges and Future Prospects

Description: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) reported that between 2000 and 2012 intra-regional exports by destination averaged 19.5% compared to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which averaged 10.9%, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with 8.7% readmore
8.30 – 10.00am ICTSD organised Women and Trade Panel

Session Objective

Across the developing world, women participate significantly in trade – managing exporting firms, producing products destined for international markets, and transporting small and large consignments across borders. Yet despite their active participation in this sector, Read more
7.30 –11.00pm KEPSA Gala Dinner for MC10

Venue: Carnivore Grounds

7.15 – 8.45am Africa Practice Breakfast – Trade and sustainable Growth: Capacitating and Strengthening the voice of Africa’s private Sector

Venue: Hilton Hotel
7.15 – 9.00am ATWA Breakfast

Venue: Hilton Hotel
11.00 – 12.30pm TMEA Trade-A- Thon

Description:

Showcasing various projects and their contribution to the regional integration agenda. Read more
6.00 – 9.00pm TMEA Evening Cocktail and Networking Session

Description:

Market TMEAs strategy II to new and potential donors

Highlighting TMEA’s key results from strategy I Read more