UNIDO ITPO Tokyo will organize a series of online seminars, “Business Environment Update by UNIDO African Advisors” on 11 and 16 June 2020 as a part of a UNIDO ITPO Tokyo Africa Advisory Programme.

UNIDO ITPO Tokyo assigns experienced African investment promotion advisors to support Japanese companies in Algeria, Ethiopia (also covering Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda), Mozambique, and Senegal. The advisors provide a variety of services required for doing business in the coverage countries, such as offering consultations to connect with local businesses, arranging meetings with government agencies, matchmaking with local partners, and facilitating site visits to local companies.

In this series of seminars, African Advisors will update the latest business environment under COVID-19 including relevant economic measures and situation with Japanese and foreign companies as well as promising sectors and opportunities for Japanese companies in the countries;

Webinar 1 (11 June): Ethiopia (Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) and Mozambique
Webinar 2 (16 June): Algeria and Senegal

Outline

Date and Time:	Webinar 1: Ethiopia (Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) and Mozambique      16:00 – 17:20 (JST), 11 June (Thu) 2020 Webinar 2: Algeria and Senegal      17:00 – 18:20 (JST), 16 June (Tue) 2020 *Please be aware that the starting time is different.
Organizer:	UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
Language:	English (No interpretation)
Registration Fee:	Free of charge
MC:	Webinar 1: Mr. Ferda Gelegen, Deputy Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo Webinar 2: Mr. Hideki Murakami, Deputy Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
Registration:	Please register for each seminar through the links below.
	Webinar 1: Ethiopia (Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) and Mozambique Webinar 2: Algeria and Senegal *Please note that one registration per participant is required; one registration will allow access only through a single device.

 

Programme*

Webinar 1: Ethiopia (Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) and Mozambique

16:00	Opening remarks
	Mr. Yuko Yasunaga, Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
16:05	Presentation
	Mr. Tadesse Dadi SEGNI, Regional Advisor in Ethiopia with coverage of Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda
16:30	Q & A
16:40	Presentation
	Mr. Nándio DURÃO, Advisor in Mozambique
17:05	Q & A
17:20	End

 

Webinar 2: Algeria and Senegal

17:00	Opening remarks
	Mr. Yuko Yasunaga, Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
17:05	Presentation
	Mr. Lies KERRAR, Advisor in Algeria
17:30	Q & A
17:40	Presentation
	Ms. Aïssatou NDIAYE, Advisor in Senegal
18:05	Q & A
18:20	End

*The programme details may be subject to changes.

Contact for inquiries

　 Ms. Shigematsu / Ms. Onozaki, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
　 E-mail: itpo.tokyo@unido.org