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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.
Speakers will provide a comprehensive analysis of the key trends and emerging themes that will shape the region in 2025.
Hosted by the Eastern Africa Association and supported by EAA Members ABSA (https://cib.absa.africa/home/absa-international/) and DLA Piper (https://www.dlapiper.com/en-gb/locations/united-kingdom/london), this forum has a long-standing reputation as an important gathering for meaningful discussions on East Africa’s evolving opportunities and challenges.
Date: Thursday, 23rd January 2025
Time: 12:00 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.
And is kindly sponsored by : DLA Piper and ABSA
Confirmed speakers include:
Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell, Former UK Minister for Africa and MP for Royal Sutton Coldfield (Chair)
Shaka Kariuki, co – CEO, Kuramo Capital Management
H.E. Biruk Mekonnen, Ethiopia Ambassador to the UK
H.E. Johnstone Busingye, Rwanda High Commissioner to the UK
H.E. Catherine Wahome, Kenya High Commissioner to the UK
H.E. Nimisha Madhvani, High Commissioner, Uganda High Commission, UK
Cheryl Buss, CEO, Absa International
James Carter, Partner DLA Piper
With additional contributions from Tanzania, Mauritius, Burundi, and DRC representatives.
Discussion Higlights:
- 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.
To learn more about the Eastern Africa Association, please email info@eaa-lon.co.uk