The CII- EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership was launched in the year
2005 with the support of the
Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of
India.
Over the last sixteen editions, the Conclave has played a pivotal role in encouraging
Indian companies to establish and
grow their footprints in Africa. The level of economic engagement between India and
Africa have grown multi-dimensional
and to reflect the changing contours of this dynamic relationship, the Conclave is being
rechristened as “CII EXIM Bank
Conclave on India Africa Growth Partnership” expanding the earlier focus on “Project
Partnership”. The upcoming edition
will focus on project exports, trade, investments, exchange of knowledge and expertise
creating shared value for business
and industry at large between India and Africa
The conclave has not only set the ground for many new cross-border partnerships to take
roots, but also conducted a
critical evaluation of the existing collaborative arrangements on the basis of which a
new roadmap for future Africa
partnerships would be designed.
LEADER'S THOUGHTS
The Conclave has become a prestigious event for Indian and
African governments and industry to meet and explore new
avenues of partnerships. The annual gathering enables the
Indian and African leadership to take stock of the progress of
the partnership and address future needs in this regard.
Hon’ble Mr. Pranab Mukherjee
Former President of India
Indian industry could play a key role in
helping Africa’s manufacturing industries
move up the value chain. Manufacturing,
drugs and pharmaceuticals, and renewal
energy are three vital sectors where Indian
investors could make key contributions to
Africa’s sustained progress.
The King Mswati-III
The Kingdom of Swaziland
Africa seeks India’s active participation in
areas like agriculture, agro-processing, ICT,
infrastructure, tourism, healthcare and
education. African governments extend due
protection to foreign investments and urged
Indian investors to take advantage of the
myriad business opportunities in the region.
Hon’ble Dr Ruhakana Rugunda
Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business, Republic of
Uganda
I acknowledge Government of India’s strident step toward opening
18 new missions in African countries, including Guinea. India’s
initiatives like the Pan Africa eNetwork have truly benefitted the
people of Africa. Africa offers huge opportunities for investment in
areas like agriculture, infrastructure development, power and
energy and road sectors, among others.
Dr Ibrahima Kassory Fofana
Prime Minister, Republic of Guinea
The progress of the world hinges on the progress of the
Global South. In this light, India would be redoubling the
initiatives to deepen the partnership with Africa.
Dr. S Jaishankar
Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
Time has come for India and Africa to push the envelope and take
the partnership to the “next level” based on mutual benefits.
CEPCA could be the precursor to FTAs that India would look to
sign with several other African countries.
Shri Piyush Goyal
Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways
Government of India
India - Africa partnership should be buoyed by greater investments
and infrastructure development in Africa, and cross-fertilisation
of knowledge, skills and competencies.
Dr C G D N Chiwenga
Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Republic of Zimbabwe
PARTICIPATION OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP FROM AFRICA
1st Conclave (March 2005)
H.E. Mr. Jean Pierre Bemba
Vice President of D R Congo
3rd Conclave (October 2006)
H.E. (Madame) Marina Barampama
Second Vice President of Burundi
4th Conclave (March 2008)
H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein
Vice President of Tanzania
5th Conclave (March 2009)
H.E. Dr. Ramakrishna Sithanen
Vice-Prime Minister & Minister of Finance
and Economic Empowerment of Mauritius
6th Conclave (March 2010)
H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama
President of Ghana
Hon. S.E.M Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Prime Minister of Togo
7th Conclave (March 2011)
H.E. Mr. Aires Bonifacio Ali
Prime Minister of Mozambique
H.E. Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Prime Minister of Togo
Hon. Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali
Deputy Prime Minister & Minsiter of Planing &
International Cooperation of Somalia
8th Conclave (March 2012)
H.E. Prof. Faustin Archange Touadera
Prime Minister & Head of the Government
of Central African Republic
Hon. S.E.M Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Prime Minister of Togo
H.E. Mrs. Joice Mujuru
Vice President of Zimbabwe
9th Conclave (March 2013)
H.E. Dr. Guy Scott
Vice President of Zambia
H.E. Mr. Kiwanuka Ssekandi
Vice President of Uganda
H.E. Mr. Joseph N Boakai
Vice President of Liberia
H. E. Mr. Gervais Rufyikiri
Second Vice President of Burundi
H.E. Mr. Philémon Yang
Prime Minister of Cameroon
H.E. Mr. Daniel Kablan Duncan
Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire
H.E. Mr. Rui Duarie Barros
Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau
10th Conclave (March 2014)
Hon. Dr. Motsoahae Thomas Thabane
Prime Minister of Lesotho
11th Conclave (March 2016)
H.E. Kwesi Amissah-Arthur
Vice President of Ghana
H.E. James Wani Igga
Vice President of South Sudan
12th Conclave (March 2017)
His Majesty The King Mswati-III
Kingdom of Swaziland
Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister and
Leader of Government Business, Republic of Uganda
13th Conclave (March 2018)
H E Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima
Vice President of Republic of Malawi
HE Mr Edward Ssekandi
Vice President of Republic of Uganda
Hon. Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga
Vice President of Republic of Zimbabwe
14th Conclave (March 2019)
H E Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
Vice President of Ghana
H E Dr Ibrahima Kassory Fofana
Prime Minister of Republic of Guinea
Honourable Monyane Moleleki
Deputy Prime Minister of Kingdom of Lesotho
15th Conclave (September 2020)
Hon. Mr. Sylvestre Ilunga
Prime Minister of Democratic Republic of Congo
Hon. Dr Mohammad Anwar Husnoo
Vice-Prime Minister of Mauritius
Hon Gen (Rtd) Dr C G D N Chiwenga
Vice President of Zimbabwe
16th Conclave (July 2021)
H.E. Mr. Slumber Tsogwane
Vice President of Republic of Botswana
H.E. Gen (Retd) Dr. C.G.D.N. Chiwenga
Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care of Republic of
Zimbabwe
The Conclave has emerged as one of the
largest congregation of senior ministers,
policy makers and business leaders from
Africa and India, cutting across sectors.
Since 2005, Conclave has:
- Given shape to policy dialogues of the
Government of India, Exim Bank and
the Industry.
- Encouraged Indian exporters to access
the African Countries.
- Provided platform for discussing more
than 4430 projects.
- Encouraged companies looking for
business opportunities beyond
Government of India's Lines of Credit.
- Facilitated dialogue with other financial
institutions in the African region, with
competitive credit facilities to support
business efforts by Indian companies.
CATALYSING
PARTNERSHIPS AT 3 LEVELS
- Increasing outreach of information
on Indian enterprise in the identified
sectors to Africa.
- Increasing interaction between the
Indian Industry and Africa to address
specific opportunities.
- Building upon the momentum gathered with the
launch of the "India Africa Forum Summit" and
taking ahead the actionable agenda put forward
during the deliberations.
- Discussing possibilities for Indian
participation on long term projects
A
STATISTICAL
SNAPSHOT
The sixteen annual
conclaves held in New
Delhi from 2005 - 2019 and
virtually in 2020 and 2021
have facilitated the
enhancement of Indian
project exports to African
markets apart from
strengthening ‘Brand India’
amongst the African
decision makers and
business leaders. A
statistical review of the
annual conclaves tell
the story.
CII has organized 15 Regional Conclaves, in
Zambia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique, South
Africa, Cote d’ Ivoire, Uganda, Senegal,
Tanzania, Namibia, Nigeria and Egypt over
last 17 years.