Bringing you success in Africa

Upcoming Events:

Earthwatch Lecture – 'Ghanaian Communities & Conservation'
Thursday, 7.00pm - 8.30pm, at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR. John Mason & Prof. Patrick Ofori Danson.

Two talks on Earthwatch's work with the Nature Conservation Research Centre of Ghana (NCRC) to develop research and conservation projects to the benefit not only of the environment, but also the livelihoods of the local populations through community- based ecotourism. John Mason, Executive Director of the NCRC, will give an historical overview of this programme, its scope and its achievements, while Dr. Patrick Ofori Danson, of the University of Ghana, will specifically tell us about his work on the West African manatees still to be found in Ghanaian waters.

Doors open at 6.00pm (cash bar); lectures followed by a second cash bar, 8.30-9.30pm . Entrance free to Earthwatch supporters; otherwise a small donation will be requested on the door. For tickets and more information, please contact Events Department on (01865) 318856; events@earthwatch.org.uk; http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/get_involved/events08/ghana

EMRC AgriBusiness Forum FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy
"The Agro-Food Industry as Engine for Growth and Wealth" will focus on business networking and the discussion of business opportunities in Africa's agribusiness sectors. It represents an excellent opportunity for business leaders and project developers in Europe and Africa to enter in direct contact with potential business partners and top-level decision makers dealing with Africa's agricultural and agro-industry development.

Speakers include Dr Franz Fischler, EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development 1995-2004, Dr Monty Jones, Developer of NERICA (New Rice for Africa) and co-recipient of the World Food Prize 2004. See programme, EMRC website and registration form or supporting partner registration form.

Recent Events:

  Presentations are now available to download.

UK Investor Round Table
H.E. Ivohasina Razafimahefa, the new Minister of Economy, Commerce and Industry for Madagasca will visit London to launch the Madagascar Action Plan (MAP) and present plans for a new liberal investment law, which will stimulate annual economic growth of over 7-10% by 2012. 10.00-12.00 St James Square. Invitation, Agenda & Delegate list (word & excel documents).

What do we do?

• Market research, marketing and PR and business development consultancy for the African market
• Provide outsourced African conference event mamagementand marketing
• Provide business opportunities in Africa for those focused on the region
• Provide political and economic information for those that do business in Africa
• Promote African business to developed world markets
• Provide African Country briefings for executives and embassy staff

Who are we?

Our team of professionals is lead by Steve Cameron and Rachael White.

Steve Cameron

Rachael White

Nathalie Koumaho

Rachael White has over 15 years' experience as a journalist, editor and conference producer, specialising in the global logistics and transport business. She is well-versed in all aspects of conference production, from initial research and agenda design, through to recruitment, budgeting, marketing and operational management. A graduate of Cambridge University, Rachael has edited a number of transport industry trade journals and has created agendas for leading transport industry conferences. Rachael has chaired a number of conferences.

Nathalie Koumaho Francophone Marketing Manager.
Helen Coffey 10 years' experience managing the successful delivery of trade conferences.
Neil Madden 25 years as a professional business journalist and event producer.
Colette Shannon conference recruitment and research manager.
Anne Williams speaker recruitment, conference production and space & sponsorship sales.

What have we done so far?