Managing Risk in Africa 2017

Topics

• Case studies - dealing with risk in Africa
• The political and economic outlook
• Finding suitable partners
• Perspectives from the BRICS states
• Risks with non-African origin (e.g. the extraterritorial effects of legislation and policies in the EU and the
• Managing legislative risk (e.g. indigenisation, local empowerment)
• Using legal instruments to minimise and manage risk e.g. by investment and commercial arbitration
• US)
• Protecting staff, assets and a company´s reputation
• Insurance options for dealing with risk
• Security of key projects
• Managing health risks
• The role of human resources in minimising risk: recruiting suitable personnel and preparing staff for
• The role of certification and quality control in risk management
• Logistics: minimising supply chain risks
• Deployments in Africa
• Secure communication networks
• Export financing options / export credit guarantee schemes

Who should Attend

Decision-makers, including:

• Risk officers
• Business owners
• Strategic planners
• Financial officers
• Marketing specialists
• Business development professionals
• Companies providing risk management solutions