Since 1994, South Africa has been rapidly reintegrated into the global economy, with the contribution of imports and exports rising strongly.  The economy has become more open, more productive and more outward orientated.  Although there are a number of factors that contribute to successful exports, trade policy plays an important role.  For this reason we are hosting the above-mentioned SA Trade & Export Policy Conference, to focus on the main aspects surrounding this, with key-speeches/presentations being delivered by major role-players in the field.

Issues to be discussed

• Overview of Economic Policy
• International Perspective: World Trade
• African Perspective: South Africa in the World
• A Business Perspective on Trade Policy
• Creating Trade Capacity and Global Opportunities ie Export Development & Promotion (Sectoral Perspective)

Issues to be discussed

• Government Departments
• Importers & Exporters
• Financiers/Bankers
• Export credit agencies
• Development agencies
• Distributors

Invited Speakers

Dr Rob Davies, Minister of Trade & Industry, Republic of South Africa
Dr Fredrich von Kirchbach, Executive Director, International Trade Centre
Dr Iraj Abedian, CEO & Chief Economist, Pan-African Capital Holdings
Alan Hirsch, Deputy Head of the Policy Unit in the Presidency (PCAS)
Xavier Carim, Deputy Director-General: International Trade & Economic Promotion
Prof Raymond Parsons, Economist, University of Pretoria
Sybil Rhomberg, Managing Director, SA Capital Equipment Export Council
Mr Bodo Donauer, Vice President, NAAMSA
Riaan Le Roux, Chief Operating Officer, the dti
Dr André Gouws,  Director, ExportNow
Dr Denis Worrall, Chairman, Omega Investment Research

Contact:

For more information or to discuss participation, sponsorship and/or marketing opportunities, please contact Kim Smith on 021 689 7881 or
kims@omegainvest.co.za