We are delighted to invite you to our annual winter forum, East Africa Macroeconomic Outlook 2025, an engaging platform to explore key trends and developments shaping the region in the year ahead.
Date: Thursday, 23rd January 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM GMT
Venue: DLA Piper, London
Lunch will be served during the event.
The event will be chaired by Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell, immediate former minister for Africa and MP for Royal Sutton Coldfield.
Confirmed speakers include:
Discussion Highlights:
- Regional Macroeconomic Trends: Insights into how global factors like commodity prices, interest rates, and inflation may impact East African economies, particularly trade-dependent sectors.
- Regional Peace and Stability: Exploring security challenges, including the conflict in Sudan, regional disputes, and their effects on trade routes, supply chains, and investments.
- Geopolitical Developments: Analysis of global dynamics such as US-China trade relations, EU-UK policies, and their implications for East Africa’s trade and diplomacy.
- Upcoming Regional Elections: A preview of the potential impacts of elections in Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda (2026), and the African Union elections scheduled for February 2025 and their impact on policy and governance.
- Country Pitch by Regional Ambassadors: Updates on evolving policies designed to attract foreign investment and foster sustainable growth.
This forum is designed for business leaders, policymakers, academics, and advisors seeking insights into East Africa’s political, economic, and security landscape. Whether you’re a board member, NGO representative, government affairs officer, or risk analyst, we welcome you to join this important conversation.
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