Africa Trade Development Center 17th Annual AfrICANDO 2015 A U.S. Africa Trade & Investment Conference & Food and Beverage Show October 24-28, 2015
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CARLOS A. GIMENEZ MAYOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY October 24-28, 2015 Greetings! As Mayor of Miami-Dade County and on behalf of our 2.6 million residents, I am glad to welcome you to the Foundation for Democracy in Africa 17 th AfrICANDO 2015 A US- Africa Trade Expo and Seminar. This year s theme is Strengthening the Supply Chain for Africa Ethnic Food, Spices and Beverages in the Americas. This effort will promote trade between Africa, Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida. Fifty-one percent of Miami-Dade County residents are foreign born from over 156 countries, and communicate in more than 64 languages. This event is a wonderful addition to our multi-cultural programs. If you are visiting, I encourage you to take advantage of our world-class beaches, hotels, restaurants, shopping, attractions, arts and culture, sports, and recreation. I wish all of the organizers and attendees much success and an enjoyable experience. Sincerely, Carlos A. Gimenez Mayor October 24 28 AfrICANDO 2015 1
Dennis C. Moss COMMISSIONER Board of County Commissioners Downtown Of f ice 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 320 Miami, Florida 33128 (305) 375-4832 ~ Fax (305) 372-6011 M i a m i - D a d e C o u n t y F l o r i d a DISTRICT 9 District North Of f ice 10710 SW 211th Street, Suite 206 Miami, Florida 33189 (305) 234-4938 ~ Fax (305) 232-2892 District South Of f ice 1634 NW 6th Avenue Florida City, Florida 33034 (305) 245-4420 ~Fax (305) 245-5008 The Foundation for Democracy in Africa 2315 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 1M06-B12 Doral, FL 33172 October 26, 2015 Greetings, It is my pleasure to welcome you to AfrICANDO 2015! The AfrICANDO Trade and Investment Conference is a great opportunity for businesses from Sub-Saharan Africa, the U.S., Caribbean, Latin America and Canada to meet and interact. The 19th America s Food and Beverage Show, workshops and One on One Buyer Seller meetings are designed to make sure you come away with new ideas, new contacts, and most importantly new business! Today s economy is evolving with many of the fastest growing markets emerging from Africa, the second largest global growth market. During this time we will Highlight incentives and encourage strategic business alliances that could increase your sales. U.S. imports from AGOA (African Growth Opportunity Act) beneficiary countries represent a small fraction of the total U.S. imports. We must challenge the status quo and take advantage of this opportunity. As Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 9 and member of the Trade and Tourism Committee, it is my goal to position this County as The Gateway to Africa. Thank you to the Foundation for Democracy in Africa for organizing this event and the great work that you have done to stimulate additional trade between the U.S. and Sub-Saharan African Countries and expand markets in the Americas. Dennis C. Moss Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 9 2 AfrICANDO 2015 October 24 28
Barbara J. Jordan COMMISSIONER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 1 Dear honored and distinguished guests, It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 17 th Annual AfrICANDO Investment Symposium and Trade Show. I bring you greetings on behalf of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Chairman Jean Monestime, the Board of County Commissioners, and the residents of District 1. This year s theme Strengthening the Supply Chain for African Ethnic Foods, Spices and Beverages in the Americas will continue to aid in fostering relationships geared towards increased trade between the United States and Africa. I applaud The Foundation for Democracy in Africa for organizing this conference, and providing businesses from around the world an opportunity to interact and form strategic partnerships. I support your efforts to advance international economic development, and I wish you continued success! Sincerely, Barbara J. Jordan Miami-Dade Commissioner, District 1 Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1 Street, Suite 220 Miami, Florida 33128 (305) 375-5694 Fax (305) 372-6028 District Office 2780 N.W. 167 Street Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 (305) 474-3011 Fax (305) 474-3066 October 24 28 AfrICANDO 2015 3
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The Foundation for Democracy in Africa 1200 G Street N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 331-1333 Fax: (202) 436-9477 E-mail: comments@democracy-africa.org Website: www.democracy-africa.org Office of the President October 12, 2015 Dear Friends and Colleagues, Welcome to AfrICANDO 2015, our 17 th annual US-Africa Trade and Investment Symposium/Trade Show. On June 25, 2015 with your support and encouragement, U.S. Congress with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle passed the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act (AEEA) of 2015, re authorizing AGOA and the Third Country Fabric Provision benefits until September 30, 2025. The re authorization of AGOA for ten years provide the predictability and sustainability needed to increase human and financial capital required to exponentially increase African imports, and U.S. Investments in Africa. We must use the 10 years renewal of AGOA as wind beneath our wings to bring US-Africa commercial and cultural ties to higher heights. Let us join hands, civil society; private sector; and governments; to reduce existing constraints, to U.S- Africa trade and investment, by building the capacity of our micro, small and medium enterprises to use AGOA benefits to create good paying jobs, reduce poverty and build prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. I encourage you to visit the AfrICA Trade Development Center (ATDC) booths on the exhibit floor of the Food and Beverage Show on 26 and 27 October, check out our members products, participate in Doing business in Africa seminar and more important, learn how you can partner with the ATDC to increase U.S. -Africa commercial and cultural ties. Again, thank you for your support and encouragement, enjoy your stay in Miami The Gateway to Africa. Thank you for honoring our invitation. October 24 28 AfrICANDO 2015 7
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Agenda Saturday, October 24, 2015 3-6 p.m. Registration and Hotel Check-in Sunday, October 25, 2015 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Exhibitor Setup 6-8 p.m. Welcome Reception: Sponsored by GMCVB / Enterprise Florida Monday, October 26, 2015 Opening Ceremony for AfrICANDO 2015 Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Bldg. #7 9-10:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction: Welcome Remarks: Keynote Remarks: Dr. Erhabor Ighodaro, Director of Programs, ATDC Anthony D. Okonmah, Executive Director, Africa Trade Development Center Fred Oladeinde, President, The Foundation for Democracy in Africa Gershwin T. Blyden. MD., PhD, Chair, FDA Board of Directors Mr. Juan Kuryla - Director - PortMiami Mr. William Bill Talbert III - President and CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Senator Dwight Bullard - Florida House of Representatives - District 118. Hon Dennis C. Moss, Commissioner. Dist 9, Miami Dade County Hon Carlos A. Gimenez - Mayor - Miami Dade County - (Invited) H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, South Africa a.m.bassador to the United States Panel One: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 Moderators: Fred Oladeinde, President, The Foundation for Democracy in Africa Florizelle Liser, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Vangile Titi-Msumza, Minister of Agriculture, Embassy of South Africa Mamadou Kane, Minister-Counselor, Head, Economic Bureau, Embassy of Senegal to the United States 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch: Sponsored by PortMiami / Miami International Airport Panel Two: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Miami: Gateway to Africa, The Logistic & Distribution Center of the Americas Remarks Mr. Gregory C. Owens - Assistant Director - Business Development - MIA Moderators Raymar J. Rodriguez, Florida Export Packers Inc., and Professor MDC Eduardo Torres, Director, U.S. Dept of Commerce Chris Mangos, Manager, Marketing Division, Miami International Airport Eric Olafson, Manager, Cargo Development/Intergovernmental Affairs, PortMiami Manuel J. Gonzalez, Chief, EDIT, Dept. of Regulation and Economic Resources, Miami Dade County 3-5 p.m. Transfer to Miami Beach Convention Center for Food & Beverage Show Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Hall C. Miami Beach, Florida, USA H.E. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu Conducts Walk- thru of Exhibit Hall South Africa Wine and Food Tasting and Product Showcase October 24 28 AfrICANDO 2015 9
Agenda Con t. 6-8 p.m. Dinner On Your Own Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Food & Beverage Show 11 a.m. - Noon Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Hall C. Miami Beach, Florida, USA Doing Business in a.m.erica - Understanding the Import Process George M. Politakis, U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (Invited) Doing Business in Florida Bryant Salter, Africa Expansion Program, Enterprise Florida 11 a.m. - Noon Optimizing Africa Trade Development Center (ATDC) Platform Anthony D. Okonmah, Executive Director, ATDC Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Noon - 1 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 1-2 p.m. Doing Business in Africa - Opportunities & Challenges Mamadou Kane, Minister Counselor, Head-Economic Bureau, Embassy of Senegal to the United States Erhabor Ighodaro, Director of Programs, ATDC Jason Bell, Head, International Trade of Wesgro, South Africa Ms. Debbie Payne - Western Cape Fine Food Initiative ( WCFFI) Wednesday October 28, 2015 Miami Free Zone - Doral Florida 10-11 a.m. ATDC Orientation and Site Visit Buyer - Sellers Meeting 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Visit to GOYA Foods 12:30-1:30 p.m. LUNCH 2-4 p.m. Visit to BADIA SPICES, Inc. 4-6 p.m. ATDC - One -on-one Meetings ATDC Offices // 2315 NW 107th Avenue, Doral, Florida, Conference Room 2M9 6-8 p.m. Closing Reception 10 AfrICANDO 2015 October 24 28
Join Us on October 26-28, 2015 for 17th AfrICANDO Conference and Food Show Trade & Investment opportunities in the Frontier Economies of Africa CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE Monday, October 26, 2015 9:00 am 5:30 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:00 am 5:00 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2015 10:00 am 6:00 pm 9:00 am 2:30 pm Miami Dade College- Wolfson Campus, Bldg. # 7 500 N.E. 2 nd Ave., Miami 501, FL 9:00 am 10:45 am Opening Ceremony 11:00 am - 12:30 pm AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act 2015 1:30 pm 2:30 pm Miami- Gateway to Africa-The Logistic & Distribution Center of the Americas Come and learn from local, national, and international experts about the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act (AEE Act of 2015); how to maximize the benefits of this newly passed law to increase the profitability of your business; and investment opportunities in Africa for US companies. 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Food & Beverage Show Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 10:00 am 5:00 pm Food & Beverage Show Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive Hall C Miami Beach, Florida 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Doing Business in America - Understanding the Import Process 1:30 pm -2:30 pm Doing Business in Africa Opportunities & Challenges 10:00 am - 12:00 noon B2B: Business Match making ATDC Miami Free Zone 2315 NW 107 th Avenue Doral, Florida 11:30 am -1:30 pm Visit to Goya Foods 2:00 pm -4:00 pm Visit to Badia Spices, Inc. Miami, Florida 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closing Session ATDC Miami Free Zone For information on 17 th Annual AfrICANDO US-Africa Trade and Investment Conference/Trade Show AEE Act of 2015: Strengthening the Supply Chain for African Ethnic Foods, Spices, and Beverages in the Americas. To Register, Today! 17TH AfrICANDO Conference & Food Show INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Mining Hotel / Housing Development Oil/Gas Exploration Logistics Coffee/Tea Plantation Manufacturing Agric Business Perishables Ethnic Food Buyers and much more S U P P O R T I N G O R G A N I Z A T I O N S : AFRICA TRADE DEVELOPMENT CENTER AFRICA TRADE DEVELOPMENT CENTER MIAMI FREE ZONE 2315 N.W. 107 TH AVENUE, 1MO6 BOX 12 DORAL, FL 33172 (P) 305.416.9201, 9202 (F) 305.416.9203 www.democracy-africa.org www.africatdc.com
2015 Communiqué AGOA Civil Society Forum Libreville -Gabon Presented to 14th AGOA Ministerial Session On August 26, 2015 Andgondje Friendship Stadium Libreville, Gabon The Civil Society Organization (CSO) session of the 2015 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum took place on August 24-25, 2015, under the Theme AGOA at 15: Civil Society Organizations Working to Chart a Course for Sustainable U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Partnership. The session was held at the Andgondje Friendship Stadium, Libreville, Gabon. The CSO session of the 14th AGOA Forum brought together more than 150 delegates from the United States and AGOA eligible countries to address the following issues: AGOA Annual Country Review for Eligibility Compliance, Sec. 105. Monitoring and review of eligibility Trade Facilitation, and Transportation Linkages: Vehicles for Enhancing Competitiveness AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015: Opportunities & Challenges Textiles and Apparel: Optimizing Third Country Fabric Provision Mentoring and Leadership Development for Women and for Young Entrepreneur Strengthening Micro Small Medium Enterprise Value Chain Discussion Highlights: Civil Society applauds the passage of the AGOA legislation and extension for 10 years and its support for trade capacity building, civil society, and women and youth. This 10-year extension will encourage investment and increased participation in the legislation s provisions, as well as, help to spur regional integration. Civil Society acknowledges the new aspects of the country eligibility reviews, and hopes these procedures will support positive policy changes in AGOA eligible countries. AGOA s goal of promoting export led economic development continues to be limited, and countries are not taking full advantage of AGOA benefits. Most of the AGOA-eligible non-oil firms are micro, small and medium sized enterprises and small holder farmers. Many however, remain inefficient and constrained in their productive capacities due to lack of skills, capacity and other constraints such as finance, access to technology and infrastructure. Technical assistance and capacity building for micro, small and medium size businesses, including programs for women and youth of all genders, will be key to fully realizing the opportunities that AGOA offers. Programs that encourage mentoring and the creation of strategic partners will also be essential, such as, the Doing Business under AGOA Workshop that the AGOA Civil Society Organization Network and AWEP are convening on August 26 and 27. The focus of the workshop is on Trade Assistance and Technical Capacity Building; Financing & Payment Terms, Marketing, Competitiveness & Culture, and Distribution & Logistics; and Regulatory Requirements and Consumer Protection and Fair Marketplace Competition. Implementation of trade facilitation best practices is critical to optimizing AGOA s effectiveness and making AGOA inclusive to a more diversified business environment. Doing so will provide new opportunities for African SME s to enter into global value chains and avoid waste of perishable goods. Data shows that even a moderate improvement in trade facilitation can have a greater impact on GDP than simple tariff reductions. Equally important are improved transportation linkages and connectivity, which are essential for regional economic integration and intra-africa trade growth. The AGOA apparel program has been one of AGOA s foremost success stories; having created more than 300,000 new direct jobs and more than one million indirect jobs in supporting sectors. The benefits of 12 AfrICANDO 2015 October 1 24 28
apparel trade with the United States are spread among 12 AGOA beneficiaries. With the extension of AGOA and third fabric provisions for 10 years, the longest extension ever, the textile and apparel sector has great opportunities to thrive and trade volume to increase, significantly attracting user-friendly foreign and domestic investment to the sector. Recommendations: 1. AGOA RENEWAL and ELIGIBILITY, EXTENSION AND ENHANCEMENT: Realizing the need to chart a sustainable way forward for the US-Africa trade and investment partnership, we acknowledge the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 s call for member countries to develop strategies biennially for more effective utilization of AGOA trade benefits. We call on member governments to work with Civil Society to develop these strategies, and to include in those strategies the way forward for a free trade agreement with the United States. Member governments should work with their CSO s to initiate early intervention strategies to avoid removal from the list of AGOA eligible countries. 2. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING Call on member countries and the U.S. government to increase technical assistance and capacity building skills training, and its corresponding regulatory and legal frameworks, and include Civil Society for the implementation of those programs. Support opening a Central Africa trade hub. 3. TRADE FACILITATION AND TRANSPORTATION LINKAGES: Commend member governments for signing the WTO Bali Trade Facilitation Agreement in order to maximize AGOA effectiveness, increase transparency, reduce transaction costs and increase competitiveness of African businesses. Member governments should work with Civil Society for its immediate ratification and implementation. Call on US to support aviation and intraregional transportation programs that provide sharing of best practices, training, and next generation technology to support regional economic integration. Call on AGOA national governments to work together to pool resources and create complementary aviation related services that can provide regional reach. 4. TEXTILE AND APPAREL: Call on member governments to create the investment and business environment, including protection for intellectual property rights that will attract foreign direct investment to the textile and apparel sector with a view of increasing production capacity and vertical integration. 5. MENTORING WOMEN AND YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Encourage member governments to promote policies that encourage clustering to grow economies of scale, and strategic partnerships with universities, private sector and government agencies to provide fellowships, internships and skills training. Encourage member governments to provide widespread access to digital-age technology, including internet access, mobile technology, e-commerce and new media to promote entrepreneurism amongst youth and women. 6. MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE VALUE CHAIN: Call on member governments to increase their support of trade and technical capacity building programs in their countries to strengthen micro, small, and medium size enterprises so they can better participate in global value chains. Encourage member governments to enact policies that will attract foreign direct investment, including that from Diaspora, and partnerships with U.S. multinationals in order to foster inclusion of SMEs in their global value chains. 7. AGOA CIVIL SOCIETY NETWORKS: Call on national governments to support the establishment of national chapters of the AGOA Civil Society Organization Network Secretariat. October 24 28 AfrICANDO 2015 2 13
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