East Africa 2025

Compliments of the Season,

We are pleased to invite you to the East Africa Macroeconomic Outlook 2025, our annual winter forum that provides a comprehensive analysis of the key trends shaping EastAfrica's economies, politics, and security landscape in the year ahead.

The discussions curated around emerging themes that matter to businesses in the region will explore how global economic forces, regional security challenges, geopolitical shifts, and upcoming elections are shaping East Africa's economies, trade, investment, governance, and policy in 2025, providing a practical guide for businesses to plan and leverage on opportunities.

Hosted by the Eastern Africa Association and supported by members every January, this forum has a long-standing reputation as an important gathering for meaningful discussions on East Africa’s evolving opportunities and challenges

.Date: Thursday, 23rd January 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM GMT
Venue: DLA Piper, LondonThe venue and lunch are kindly provided by DLA Piper, a member of the Eastern Africa Association.

Key Speakers Include:

• Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell, Former UK Minister for Africa and MP for Royal Sutton Coldfield (Chair)
• Monique Gieskes, CEO, Plantations et Huileries du Congo
• H.E. Biruk Mekonnen, Ethiopian Ambassador to the UK
• H.E. Johnstone Busingye, Rwandan High Commissioner to the UK
• H.E. Catherine Wahome, Kenyan High Commissioner to the UK

With additional contributions from Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and DRC representatives.

How to RSVP

Places are limited, so we encourage you to confirm your attendance early. Please RSVP by [ 15th January 2025]

This forum is designed for business leaders, investors, NGOs, policymakers, academics, and advisors seeking insights into East Africa's political, economic, and security landscape.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a great year ahead

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