CII EVENTS 2021 The African bank that gives you prime position to the world's most vibrant continent Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > CII Events 2021 Proud Sponsors and Participants of the 16th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave Fostering access between Indian and African business and governments to drive business between India and the African continent The CII offers one of the largest gatherings of senior ministers, policy makers and business leaders from Africa and India across all sectors. It has seen Indian companies looking for business opportunities that go beyond the Government of India lines of credit. It has also initiated dialogue with other financial institutions in the African region, with competitive credit facilities to support business efforts by Indian companies Absa will participate and has sponsored the following between July and November 2021. Three events as follows: 16th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership .This will be held over 3 days from 13th to 15th July Two speaking opportunities Day1: Knowledge Session - ” Aligning India – Africa bilateral trade agreement with AfCFTA” Day2: Plenary session3 - “Harvesting growth opportunities in Africa’s agriculture” India – Africa Agriculture and Allied services conclave – will be held in September 2021 2nd edition of the conference on Innovative Financing options for Africa will be held in 24-25th November 2021 Contact: Vinesh.Kassen@absa.africa Related articles and podcasts Explore what’s possible EVENT The Pan-African bank that drives innovative solutions Absa will participate in and sponsor the 2nd CII Summit on Innovative Financing Partnership with Africa on 24 – 25 November 2021. Read more EVENT India-Africa Agriculture and Allied Services Conclave This event aims to deepen the existing cooperation between India and Africa in Farm Mechanization, Irrigation Solutions, Food Processing and Value Addition, Inputs, Nutrients, Agrochemicals and Agriculture research and development Read more EVENT 16th CII EXIM Bank Digital Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership The 16th edition of the Conclave will comprise various plenary and SERV Africa sessions. Absa is a platinum sponsor of three events and this is the first of the series. This first event offers two speaking opportunities Read more TRADE INSIGHTS AfCFTA, the long road to Africa’s promised land of trade and prosperity The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been touted as the supercharger of Africa's long-term economic success. Here, Bohani Hlungwane, Group Head of Sales, Trade and Working Capital at Absa, looks at how far we have come and what needs to be done. vvvvvvvv Read more 2021 Agriculture Insights Farmers, Ferraris and harvesting good investments in Africa Farmers might not be driving Ferraris… yet, but there’s no doubt that Agriculture is a continental bright spot. Read more