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"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA" FDA NEWSLETTER
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The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com
EXPLOITING AFRICA
Just recently I received an "Invitation to Speak at Africa's Definitive Multilateral Business Forum" within the framework of NEPAD - The Republic of Senegal will be hosting this Africa-World Business Congress and 14th Annual General Meeting of the African Business Roundtable on November 16 - 19, 2004 in Dakar.
Needless to say I am always available to serve Africa and her people and gracefully made myself available as speaker.
Soon after I received confirmation of my participation, from the organisers in London, with instructions to pay the sum of £ 2,600-00 into an account at Barclays Bank, Plc Media Banking Centre, 27 Soho London W1D3QR.
I honestly believed this to be one of the many 419 SCAMS currently haunting us all.
Once again I checked the invitation:
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Dear Mr Peter Metcalfe
Within the framework of NEPAD, the Republic of Senegal will be hosting the Africa-World Business Congress and 14th Annual General Meeting of the African Business Roundtable on November 16 - 19, 2004 in Dakar. Please find attached the invitation letter from HE President Abdoulaye Wade, President of the Republic of Senegal and Hon Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Executive President, African Business Roundtable and Chairman, NEPAD Business Group.
With this in mind and as one of the leading global experts on Africa, the organising committee of the event which comprises of: the Presidency of Senegal, Ministry of NEPAD, Good Governance and Public Relations, Republic of Senegal, Africa Business Roundtable, NEPAD, Africa 2005 and ITE Group Plc, we would be delighted if you would consider speaking at this prestigious event on a topic relating to a Development in Africa.
The main aims of the Africa World Business Congress are: to act as a platform for multilateral organisations to discuss enhanced regional co-operation, to be an information guide to companies who are new to the emerging markets of Africa, to provide a stage for African countries to promote inward investment into their countries, to spotlight African exporters and relevant associations and to highlight companies who are already trading successfully in the continent. The congress wants to encourage African - International debate and participation from the public and private sector, with the result being a stimulating discussion and to achieve concrete business deals and solutions.
I am attaching the congress brochure for your information, program schedule and letter of invitation. Due to the volume and high level of speakers expected, call for papers will be closed for this event several months earlier. To guarantee your slot please contact me
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The organisers assured me that this sum of £ 2,600-00 - is a "very special" discounted rate!
Please note - I would also be responsible for my own airfare and accommodation as this cost is not included in the £ 2,600-00 fee payable to the organisers to make representation.
What disturbs me most is that this event is endorsed by NEPAD and the ABR who are part of the organising committee!
When do we start considering using our own local event organisers to organise these Africa related events - Should we not be promoting "Made in Africa for Africa"
Efforts to contact someone at NEPAD proved fruitless.
I have now removed this event from our LIST OF EVENTS SERVING AFRICA.
FDA NETWORKING SESSIONS
I would like to express my gratitude to our Financial Director in Durban - Anil Govind and the management and staff of Hilton Durban South Africa for all the co-operation afforded to this initiative.
The great news is that the FDA will new be presenting these Wednesday FDA Networking Hilton Durban Happy Hours in association with TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre) in Durban. The proactive approach of this business development centre could only lead to successful networking and business negotiations. Welcome on board Protas MADLALA - you are an asset to Durban, South Africa and Africa
On Thursday 30 September the FDA in association with City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the Gauteng North Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI) will be launching the FDA Networking Function at the Sheraton Hotel Pretoria, South Africa - should you be in Pretoria at that time please participate.
October 2004 will see the launch of FDA Networking Functions in Rustenburg South Africa, Nairobi Kenya and Lagos Nigeria
Do not forget our FDA Networking Hilton Sandton Happy Hour in Sandton South Africa this Wednesday, 22 September.
See why you should participate in this FDA PARTNER PROGRAMME:
I read your mail with the above caption and decided to respond due to some misinformation contained therein.
The event in Senegal, tagged the African World
Business Congress & Exhibitions incorporating the
Annual General Meeting of the African Business
Roundtable is not a 'scam or 419' as insinuated by
you. That you were requested to pay the sum of #2,600
into a London Account for a speaking opportunity was
however misdirected. This privilege is reserved for
firms or organizations which may wish to utilize the
opportunity provided by the gathering of delegates to
promote their products or activities, and the Officer
calling you from the London Office might have thought
you fell into that category.
As you well know Mr. Metcalfe, organizing an event of
such magnitude involves a lot of funds being sunk,
which could only be recouped either through
sponsorships or delegate fees. It is the practice
worldwide, and there is nothing exceptional or
fraudulent about this.
Lastly, in this era of globalisation and
competitiveness, the cutting edge is performance based
service delivery, therefore as an International
Organization we do not discriminate on the basis of
geographical location to select our partners (who
might be event managers for our activities. Our last
AGM which took place in Sandton was organized by a
South African firm because they knew the terrain.
This time around, the firm undertaking the event in
Senegal, are quite versatile in the terrain and well
known in the international circles as leading event
managers in the emerging markets of Africa and the
Middle East. The fact that they have a base in London
and for effective coordination chose to operate from
there due to the diverse regions of the globe from
which delegates and participants are expected, does
not in any way put them in any disadvantage. The
Company has in its employment numerous professionals
from various Countries of Africa. Its African
Department has South Africans, Senegalese,
Cameroonians, Angolans and Sudanese.
We hope this helps to clarify some misgivings you had.
Please feel free to contact me for any additional
information or queries you may have.
Sincerely,
Samuel Ayodele
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