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FDA NEWSLETTER

MASS MAIL
06 APRIL 2006
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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


PARTICIPATE WITH SERVICE EXCELLENCE
ICF - THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE FACILITY FOR AFRICA


PARTICIPATE WITH SERVICE EXCELLENCE
I recently attended the Digital Africa 2006 Summit, held in Cape Town. I was hosted as a VIP guest by WSO - World Summits Organisation (United Kingdom) a FDA Partner. The event was held at the ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel in Cape Town and my accommodation, courtesy of WSO, was in the same hotel.

At the ArabellaSheraton I witnessed service excellence beyond the call of duty. Every member of the staff, from the General Manager, Grant RUDDIMAN, the housekeeping staff, the front desk personnel, all illustrated a willingness to ensure that every guest received the best attention. This so reminded me of good corporate governance (to lead by example) - well done Mr. RUDDIMAN, you, your staff and your hotel is an asset to Cape Town, South Africa and therefore Africa.

It was very evident that the staff, working at the ArabellaSheraton, accepted service excellence as a way of life. I have so often stated that when you care FOR something, it becomes a way of life, when you care ABOUT something - it's a 9-5 job.

Each and every one of us can contribute to the well being and a favorable investment climate of this continent by providing 'service excellence' and also .. by demanding 'service excellence' - only if we deliver.


ICF - THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE FACILITY FOR AFRICA
I received an invitation to attend an afternoon seminar on "Investment Climate Fund for Africa" - this somewhat intrigued me and did some follow up:

The ICF (The Investment Climate Facility for Africa) is a new private-public partnership, focused on improving the continent's investment climate. Their mission is to make Africa an even better place to do business, by removing obstacles to domestic and foreign investment and by promoting Africa as an attractive investment destination.

The initiative is an independent trust with strong African representation on the Board of Trustees. It provides a mechanism through which the private sector, the G8 countries, other donors and African governments and institutions can support Africa's vision for sustainable growth and development.

The Foundation for the Development of Africa supports this initiative.

For more information on the ICF (The Investment Climate Facility for Africa) you are welcome to attend this seminar - see detail below:

12 April 2006, Pretoria (Tshwane), South Africa (Conference Room 1 Africon Building 1040 Burnett Street Hatfield Pretoria) AN African-Asian Society EVENT - A late afternoon seminar (from 17H00) to be addressed by Hugh SCOTT, Senior Private Sector Development Adviser - Department For International Development (DFID)
Speaking on "Investment Climate Fund for Africa"
Contact: Simiso VELEMPINI +27 (0)12 427 3031
Email: svelempini@aasociety.co.za


Our website features the most comprehensive list of UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA.
You are welcome to visit this webpage and remain informed - see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_upcoming_events/index.htm
This page is currently rated number one in the world for events or conferences when searching for "upcoming events africa" on www.google.com - this from some 32,600,000 (32 million) WebPages - making us very proactive!


The ICF website is: http://www.investmentclimatefacility.org/


Our FDA AFRICA SUPPORTERS and FDA PARTNERS contribute towards the wellbeing of the Foundation for the Development of Africa. In return we showcase these organisations and individuals on our world-ranked website.

This is a plea for you to support our FDA AFRICA SUPPORTERS and FDA PARTNERS. There wellbeing indirectly means our wellbeing.

Our FDA AFRICA SUPPORTERS are showcased and branded on every 'index page' within our 600 plus page websites - see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/fda_info/africa_supporters.htm

Our FDA PARTNERS are showcased on our dedicated FDA PARTNER website - see:
http://www.fdapartners.net/partners/index.htm
or
http://www.fdapartners.net/com/logodisplaylist.htm

The services and products of our supporters/partners are indexed on our PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SERVING AFRICA - This section is becoming very popular and is receiving substantial 'hits' from around the globe - see:
http://www.fdapartners.net/products_services/index.htm

It may be in your interest to participate as a FDA PARTNER - see why:
http://www.fdapartners.net/com/why_participate.htm

We need you to support our efforts - please participate:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/fda_info/how_then_can_i_support_fda_africa.htm

Please add your name to a growing list of names proclaiming - "YES! I support Africa" - see:
http://www.isupportafrica.com/isagen/names/index.htm


Take care


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