Connecting People & Business in Africa
Connecting People & Business in Africa
Keynote Speaker
Siandou Fofana
Minister of Tourism Côte d’Ivoire
Overseas Strategic Advisory is a leading consulting firm with a geographic focus on West Africa. We advise companies and institutions from the private, public and social sector to develop and grow their business in West Africa. Our clients receive strategic advice during their market entry, finding new business opportunities, expand existing business, solving problems and promoting investments in West Africa. To successfully serve our clients with tailored market-based solutions, our international team combine global expertise, deep local insights and a strong network within the private and public sectors.
OSA is creating a complementary department: OSA Growth Capital, an impact investing fund to support small and medium size European and African enterprises investing in West Africa. Our goal is to finance selected bankable projects with a highly positive social and/or environmental impact alongside competitive financial returns. Our vision is to contribute to the economic and social development in West Africa by promoting sustainable investments and economic growth.
OSA provides tailored, market-based commercial and development strategic advisory for West Africa. We support companies and institutions across the private, public and social sector in order to generate growth strategies for their business in the West African market. We assist and advise our clients throughout their project lifecycle, market entry and research, identifying investments and business opportunities, legal and administrative tasks. We work with startups, SMEs, large enterprises, investors, institutions and governments, and we have successfully helped our clients improve their performance and presence in West Africa. Previous clients include international companies in the energy, healthcare, water and agriculture sector. Furthermore, we work closely with European and West African Governments. Our consulting approach is multi-sectoral and multi-disciplined across the following sectors: infrastructure, transport, telecommunication, energy, gas, mining, health, agriculture, water, distributions, industry, tourism and finance.
We help companies with market entry strategies, including extensive market and sectorial analysis as well as business and delegation trips.
We engage in investment promotion, strenghtening relations between corporates and governments, and showcasing attractive investment opportunities.
OSA provides counsel to companies looking to grow in West Africa through equity capital raising and terms negotiation and ecosystem development.
Changing demographics, growth trends, large-scale urbanization, improved economic fundamentals, and an ever transforming socio-political and regulatory landscape support the thesis that the time to invest in West Africa is now. West African economies present significant opportunities for companies and private investors.
The OSA Focus "Doing Business in Côte d'Ivoire" gives you more insight about opportunities in the ivorian market. Within West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire has recently emerged as an economic powerhouse with the highest regional annual GDP growth of 8.7 % and is on the top ten African countries with the fastest growing economies. Côte d’Ivoire is a regional hub in West Africa and a gateway to French and English speaking business. Political normalisation, budget support policy, debt reduction, and reforms to strengthen the business climate have led to an impressive acceleration of economic activity in Côte d’Ivoire since 2012
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The OSA Focus "Tourism in Côte d'Ivoire" gives your company a deep insight in investment opportunities in the tourism sector. Due to the strong potential of the tourism sector, the Ivorian government has developed a strategy to implement tourism to become a top-three contributors to GDP by 2020. The tourism sector is especially interesting for investors as it holds investment opportunities in a maximum of sectors ranging from construction, hospitality, leisure, transportation, infrastructure, health, security, education and many more.
Jean-Claude has more than 10 years experience of international business and finance. He worked for KPMG Advisory, Barclays Bank, Allianz Global Investors and BNP Paribas CIB. Jean-Claude studied at University Sorbonne and holds an MBA in international Business and Strategy from Business School ISG Paris and Wales University UK. He is currently completing an Executive Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at HEC in Paris.
Frans has more than 5 years international experience in education and intercultural activities. He worked for different cultural and educational institutions in France, Germany and the Netherlands. He also works as translator, interpreter and moderator for international conferences (E/FR/GER/D). Frans graduated from University of Leiden (M.A.), Radboud University of Nijmegen (M.A.) and Ecole du Louvre.
Yves-Constant has 9 years work experience logistic, sustainable development and energy sector. in Africa He is graduated in Business Administration from Great Chapel College and Holborn College in London. Scope Countries : Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana
Franck has more than 8 years work experience in finance. He worked for KPMG Advisory, Natixis Asset Management and Natixis Wealth Management advising institutional and private investors. Within Société Générale, he coordinated relationship with french regulator ACPR and European Central Bank. Franck holds a Master degree in international Finance from ESLSCA Business School.
Romuald has more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector in West and Central Africa. He worked for Alstom, Grid Solutions and Voith in the area of implementation of commercial strategies, negotiations and project management (range from 5k € to 500M €). Romuald holds a Master in European Business from ESCP Europe, and a Msc in Energy Systems from IMT Atlantique, a leading French engineering school.
Sandrina has more than 10 years of experience in business development in West and Central Africa in the banking sector and in several industries. Before joining OSA Private Equity, Sandrina worked at the African Development Bank in Ivory Coast and as Vice-President Business development for Indorama in Nigeria. She holds an MBA from the Lancaster University Business School in the United Kingdom and a Masters in Human Sciences from the University of Paris VIII in France..
Jean-Claude has more than 10 years experience of international business and finance. He worked for KPMG Advisory, Barclays Bank, Allianz Global Investors and BNP Paribas CIB. Jean-Claude studied at University Sorbonne and holds an MBA in international Business and Strategy from Business School ISG Paris and Wales University UK. He is currently completing an Executive Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at HEC in Paris.
Frans has more than 5 years international experience in education and intercultural activities. He worked for different cultural and educational institutions in France, Germany and the Netherlands. He also works as translator, interpreter and moderator for international conferences (E/FR/GER/D). Frans graduated from University of Leiden (M.A.), Radboud University of Nijmegen (M.A.) and Ecole du Louvre.
Yves-Constant has 9 years work experience logistic, sustainable development and energy sector. in Africa He is graduated in Business Administration from Great Chapel College and Holborn College in London. Scope Countries : Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana
Franck has more than 8 years work experience in finance. He worked for KPMG Advisory, Natixis Asset Management and Natixis Wealth Management advising institutional and private investors. Within Société Générale, he coordinated relationship with french regulator ACPR and European Central Bank. Franck holds a Master degree in international Finance from ESLSCA Business School.
Romuald has more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector in West and Central Africa. He worked for Alstom, Grid Solutions and Voith in the area of implementation of commercial strategies, negotiations and project management (range from 5k € to 500M €). Romuald holds a Master in European Business from ESCP Europe, and a Msc in Energy Systems from IMT Atlantique, a leading French engineering school.
Sandrina has more than 10 years of experience in business development in West and Central Africa in the banking sector and in several industries. Before joining OSA Private Equity, Sandrina worked at the African Development Bank in Ivory Coast and as Vice-President Business development for Indorama in Nigeria. She holds an MBA from the Lancaster University Business School in the United Kingdom and a Masters in Human Sciences from the University of Paris VIII in France..
The suisse newspaper, "Le Monde Economique" interviewed Jean-Claude Konan, CEO of Overseas Strategic Advisory. In the article, he gives advice on how to invest in Africa and the mistakes to avoid, as well as the OSA's vision of participating in the realization of sustainable projects in Africa which integrate economic, social and cultural aspects.
We would like to thank all of our clients, partners and friends for the great cooperations and exciting projects this year. As holidays lecture you can find our 2nd OSA FOCUS about the tourism sector in Côte d'Ivoire on our website.
Jean-Claude Konan, CEO of Overseas Strategic Advisory and the President of BVMW was received by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara in Berlin during the Summit of Compact with Africa.
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The Ivorian national broadcaster RTI has reported on our successful Roundtable with Siandou Fofana, Minister of Tourism, in Hamburg. More than 60 international companies and investors from all over the world, come to invest in the ambitious tourism plan "Sublime Côte d'Ivoire". In total 5,8 billon€ were raised and 12 MoU signed during the event. We had also the honor to receive the new Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire Phillipe Mangou, who has been accredited by Chancellor Merkel last week.
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First photos from our successful international Roundtable for the Minister of Tourism of Côte d'Ivoire. Overseas Strategic Advisory is proud to be strategic partner of the event and assist the Ivorian government to raised 5.8 billion euros ($6.4 billion) for the tourism sector.
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The Ivorian Minister of Tourism, Mr. Siandou Fofana, will present the 22nd of November business and investment opportunities link to his tourism plan “Sublime Côte d’Ivoire” in Hamburg. Registration : info@osa-advisory.com
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The Overseas Strategic Advisory Team was invited in Berlin for the official launch of the German Development Investment Fund for Africa by Development Minister Dr. Gerd Müller. The investment fund "Africa Connect" is designed specifically for German SMEs to facilitate the market in Africa and to finance projects in Africa (€750 000-€4 million).
The Overseas Strategic Advisory Management Team was invited to the German Bundestag to participate at the conference about Global Healthcare. We have the honor to meet with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Development Minister Gerd Müller, Minister of Healthcare Jens Spahn, Minister of Education Maria-Antonia Karliczek, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus CEO of World Health Organisation, and lot of other NGO's and health care organizations. The German government wants to be a leader to support health care in Africa.
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OSA is proud to have supported the Embassy Côte d'Ivoire in Berlin and the CEPICI for the organization of the conference Côte d'Ivoire Day. H.E. Minister Essis, honored us with his presence as well as Mr Hien Yacouba Sie, CEO, Port Autonome of Abidjan at the first high-level conference in Hamburg on business and investment opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire.
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H.E. Minister Essis, honored us with his presence as well as Mr Hien Yacouba Sie, CEO, Port Autonome of Abidjan at the high-level conference in Hamburg on business and investment opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire. Numerous interested companies and German institutions have participated and profited from a direct exchange with high-ranking personalities. We would like to thank the Embassy of Côte d'Ivoire in Germany and the CEPICI for their trust in the cooperation with Overseas Strategic Advisory for the conference.
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First high-level business conference in Hamburg on Côte d’Ivoire. Gain deeper insight on attractive Business & Investment Opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire at "Côte d'Ivoire Day" held on 29.3.2019 in Hamburg with high-level participants from Côte d'Ivoire (Ministers, CEOs, …). Overseas Strategic Advisory team is proud to assist with the organization the CEPICI and the Embassy of Côte d'Ivoire in Germany
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Official meeting with Minister of Tourism Siandou FOFANA in Abidjan at his office. We had an interesting exchange with him about the tourism sector in Ivory Coast and different investment opportunities. For the government the tourism sector is one of the priorities. The Overseas Strategic Advisory Team is happy to support the Minister and his team to achieve theirs goals and to make Ivory Coast as a travel destination in Africa.
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The First African-Led Conference in Germany taking place on 29 November 2018 in Erkrath-Düsseldorf. The African Investment Day DE draws together African business, political and societal leaders and Germany’s private investors in order to increase trade and investment to Africa and francophone Africa in particular. The conference will be opened by H.E Transport Minister Ivory Coast, Amadou Kone.
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Overseas Strategic Advisory is honored to have accompanied S. E. Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of the Côte d'Ivoire, and his delegation earlier this week in Berlin. The foundation for many productive and mutually beneficial, bilateral B2B partnerships were formed and difficulties and pain-points faced by German enterprises entering the Côte d'Ivoire were discussed. We at OSA are committed to assuaging these difficulties to promote the growth of industry in the country. The Côte d'Ivoire is one the strongest and fastest growing economies in West Africa and is a regional hub for many profitable sectors, including: energy, mining, agriculture, finance and tourism.
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Jean-Claude Konan, CEO of Overseas Strategic Adviory and Stella Melbye-Konan, Communication Director, give an interview for the Ivorian broadcaster about the German Investment Summit Compact with Africa in Berlin.
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Jean-Claude Konan, CEO of Overseas Strategic Advisory met the the Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz during the Compact with Africa Summit in Berlin. Austrian companies are increasingly investing in Africa.
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The Overseas Strategic Advisory Management Team participated on the Round Table with focus on Ivory Coast, which took place as a pre-event of the "Compact with Africa". Adama Koné, Minister of Finance, has exchanged with selected German companies and presented the investment opportunities in the Ivory Coast.
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The Overseas Strategic Advisory Team had the great honor to welcome HE Alassane Ouattara, President of the Ivory Coast, and Akinwumi Adesina, President of the BAD, on their arrival in Berlin. Afterwards we had a working meeting and dinner with Emmanuel Essis, Secretary of State for Private Investments.
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The African-Nordic Business Conference seeks to provide a forum for building sustainable growth. Overseas Strategic Advisory is happy to be Networking Partner for the African-Nordic Business conference in Helsinki. There is great potential for nordic companies in Africa in many sectors (Energy, Mining, FinTech, Infrastructure, Health Care, Education...). You have until today and tomorrow to join the African-Nordic Business conference 2018. Register here : http://www.springboard.fi
The management team of OSA congratulated Mr. Azize Diabaté on his nomination at the Ivorian Embassy. OSA is pleased to support the Embassy of the Ivory Coast in Berlin during the visit to Germany by President Ouattara.
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Very interesting conference and great discussions during the conference "Africa Insight - Perspectives for German SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa" at Hamburger Sparkasse (Germany)
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The Overseas Strategic Advisory Team meets S.E. Daouda Diabate, new Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ivory Coast and former Ivorian ambassador to the US, in the Foreign Ministry in Abidjan.
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Overseas Strategic Advisory is keen to help realize the minister's vision to integrate sustainable investments and technical training into the country's priority economic sector.
The Overseas Strategic Advisory Team is proud to support the construction of the largest West African Dialysis Center by the Foundation Servir in Ivory Coast.
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Meeting with Charles Kouassi, CEO of Caisse nationale de prévoyance sociale (CNPS), one of Africa's leading pension funds. In recent years, Mr. Kouassi has transformed the national social security fund into one of the leading players in the Ivorian economy.
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