Southern African- Zambia + Mozambique

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1 Southern African- Zambia + Mozambique Åsa Jarskog, President of SSACC asa@jarskogkonsult.se Introduction SSACC Doing Business in Africa Facts About SADC Mozambique Zambia Questions?

2 Din Affärspartner i Södra Afrika Your Business Partner in Southern Africa SSACC is a member based private (non-profit) Chamber of Commerce, registered in Sweden in 2014 Scope: Southern African region (SADC) Mission: Promote business relations, trade and investment between Sweden and SADC Key Stakeholders: Swedish & Southern Africa Private Sector Members: Swedish companies Network throughout SADC So far 11 MOU:s in 7 countries representing over 2000 business.

3 Some tips on doing business in Southern Africa Do your homework or don t do it: Socio-economy: Do no harm, Brand protection Market: 1 market or 54? Preferences? Infrastructure: DIY (power, water, road, transportation, sewage, fuel ) Cell phones, cash, talents.. Relations stronger than Institutions: Find the right partners and treat them well. Business Culture Sustainable business Socially, Environmentally and Financially

4 SADC ECONOMIC & POLITICAL BACKGROUND Established in 1992 economic development Peace and security Inclusive growth & quality of life Big market: 15 countries ca 300 million people 4-5% GDP growth since % of total Africa GDP ( ) Peace and Security GDP (US$ billions) Population (millions) GNI/capita (US$) South Africa ,800 Angola * DRC Tanzania Zambia ,680 Mozambique Botswana ,240 Zimbabwe Namibia ,630 Mauritius ,630 Madagascar Malawi Swaziland ,550 Lesotho ,330 Seychelles ,100 * Angola

5 SADC FDI FLOWS Approx US$ 16 billion, 30% of total Africa inflows (2014) South Africa still most attractive investment destination in SADC and Africa as a whole. Other high rankers in region: Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia. Zambia highest increase in FDI inflows (in SADC) during 2014 (US$1.8 bio to US$2.5 bio) Mozambique, Tanzania and DRC largest inflows of FDI (2015) of all least developed countries Sectoral FDI inflows into SADC - order of importance Coal, Oil and Natural gas Metals Real estate Communication Alternative/Renewable energy Building and construction materials Automotive original equipment manufacturer Financial Services

6 SADC Industrialisation Strategy 6 Quantitative Goals for: Industrialisation Competetiveness Regional Integration Challenges Infrastructure -> Energy: generation, distribution, efficiency, alternative energy -> Transport: expansion, upgrading, interconnection (road, rail, air & ports) -> ICT -> Water: Skills Development Financing = opportunities for Swedish businesses

7 Mozambique GDP US$15.94 billions Population million GNI/capita US$600 fast growing economy among non-oil exporting countries (7.6% last decade) Doubled GNI/capita between Growth sectors: agro, tourism, fisheries communications, banking, construction, energy CPI website

8 Mozambique Mining KEY SECTORS Power generation: expansion plan of 3700MW. Mozambique is a net exporter of energy but the main constraint to unlocking all the energy potential is the lack of adequate transmission infrastructure Energy Infrastructure Renewable Energy Logistics/Transport infrastructure Agro-Business ICT Forestry Tourism Renewable energy potential sums to 7100MW Hydro(small) 4700MW Wind Power 1100MW Solar Power 1200MW Biomass Power 130MW Geographic location potential in logistics and transport Only 20% of fertile land is cultivated processing needs in: (i.) Maize (ii) Peanuts, (iii) sesame (iv) Cassava (v) Beans, (vi) vegetables, (vii) cashew nuts, (viii) Cotton, (ix) tobacco, (x) Wood, (xi) tropical fruits, especially bananas and mangoes Efficiency in ICT 8 out of 10 mobile users use 2-3 mobile network providers (simultaneously) Tourism potential is huge with 2700km of unexploited pristine beaches, but it is not only accommodation it is the need for Creative Industry

9 W h y Z a m b i a? GDP US$27.07 billions Population million GNI/capita US$1680 Zambia GDP growth last decade 6-7% GDP growth 2015 down to 4.6% GDP per capita - more than doubled since 2006 Large and growing middle class ZIA website

10 Investor Concerns In which areas do Zambians invest? Why? What are the growing industries/sectors in Zambia? What industries/sectors NEED investment in Zambia? KEY SECTORS Mining Agriculture Manufacturing Tourism Thoughts to a Swedish investor Questions to ask yourself What are the Opportunities & Risks?

11 Thank You!