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
APOLOGIES
FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS
CAPE TOWN VISIT - PROPOSED MEETING
ACCESS TO FINANCE - AN ISSUE!
WHO ARE WE?
HOW DO WE 'SURVIVE'?
APOLOGIES
I got all the dates wrong for the FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS - this should read:
FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS
If you happen to be in South Africa (Johannesburg / Pretoria / Durban) you are welcome to attend our FDA 'HAPPY HOUR' NETWORKING SESSIONS as follow:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/casual/index.htm
SANDTON
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with JCCI/Nafcoc (Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry) will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the Hilton Sandton, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton South Africa.
DURBAN
Every Wednesday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with TBDC (Thekwini Business Development Centre) and GG Group of Companies will be hosting the regular FDA Networking "Happy Hour" Function at the Hilton Durban, Durban, South Africa.
PRETORIA
Every Thursday, from 17H00, the FDA (Foundation for the Development of Africa) in association with City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and the Gauteng North Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI) will be hosting the FDA Networking Function at the Sheraton Hotel Pretoria.
The theme for the event "Public Sector - meets Private Sector"
Please accept my apology for this 'blunder'!
CAPE TOWN VISIT - PROPOSED MEETING
I will be in Cape Town from Monday 07 February to Saturday 12 February 2005 - I would be most grateful if all our Cape Town contacts could make themselves available for an "informal networking session" on Thursday afternoon 10 February 2005 from 16H00 at the Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel!
On Tuesday and Wednesday I will be attending the 2005 Digital Africa Summit as a speaker. - Herewith more detail on this World Summits Event.
ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
08-10 February, Cape Town South Africa (Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel) A World Summits Organisation Event - The 2005 Digital Africa Summit - Discuss the challenges and advantages of building digital opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships.
Contact Elaine TURNER - +44 20 7253 5440
Email: et@worldsummits.com
Visit Website: http://www.worldsummits.com/content/view/28/79
ACCESS TO FINANCE - AN ISSUE!
You may recall I recently sent an email informing our contacts about the next FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION - the topic: "ACCESS TO FINANCE"
Our guest speaker - Mr. Cas COOVADIA (General Manager) The Banking Council of South Africa!
More information on this event is available on our website:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/formal/next_function.htm
I have received no less than 35 requests for finance - no doubt - there is a need to address this matter!
WHO ARE WE?
There is somewhat of a misconception as to who or what the FDA actually is and does.
The (FDA) FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA, (Association Incorporated Under Section 21) - South African Registration Number 2003 / 010507 / 08, is a private 'not-for-profit' organisation actively involved with initiating and facilitating business and other processes conducive to sustainable development in Africa - with the emphasis on sustainability! The FDA is currently rated as one of the most proactive Business Development Organizations in Africa - serving Africa since 1999.
These processes include a host of initiatives such as our world-rated websites; organising networking opportunities, match-making, allowing people to interact with one another, with the intent of doing business that may lead to job creation therefore creating wealth.
We create and establish the platform to allow you to operate!
HOW DO WE 'SURVIVE'
The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA (FDA) does not receive funding from any African government, the African Union or NEPAD. Nor do we receive grants from development agencies. We do not have funds available to 'fund' projects - what we do have is the contacts who may be able to assist in financing your project.
Our efforts, in serving Africa, are subject to the same cost associated with any other business - rent; telephone; stationery; travel; etc.
How then do we survive?
We are reliant on the contributions made by businesses and individuals who participate as follow:
FDA PARTNER PROGRAMME
http://www.fdapartners.net/com/fda_partner_form.htm
FDA PLATINUM PARTNER FDA SUPPORTER
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/fda_info/africa_supporters.htm
(This page is currently ranked number 3 in the world when searching www.yahoo.com for "support africa" - this from some 12,800,000 WebPages!)
FDA 'FORMAL' NETWORKING FUNCTION SPONSORS:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_networking/formal/sponsorship_options.htm
Please contact me should you wish to participate in any one of these processes.
peter@isupportafrica.com
