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Boosting Infrastructure is Integral
The Captains of Construction Leadership Forum provides an exclusive platform where the most prevalent issues
hindering infrastructure development can be explored. Moreover, it will highlight the opportunities that exist for
further development through the collaboration of public
and private stakeholders.
• Based on value, Southern Africa boasts the three largest infrastructure development projects under construction
on the continent
• Through infrastructure development, Southern Africa can maintain its position of economic leadership
• South Africa is spending USD300 billion on its Infrastructure Development Programme which will have far
reaching positive economic effects in the region
• Opportunities abound: Southern Africa has a broad sector spread in terms of construction activity including:
o Energy and power (31%)
o Mining (19%)
o Transport (18%)
o Commercial Real Estate (17%)
• Public sector participation in Southern Africa is significant. Of the 123 large infrastructure projects, 53% are
publicly owned
• However funding is more evenly shared, with Private Domestic institutions funding 20% of projects, Africa DFIs
funding 16% and Europe/ US funding 12%
• Governments are funding 7% of infrastructure development projects
• The future of infrastructure development in the region lies in the collaboration between public and private sector
The Captains of Construction Forum
The Captains of Construction leadership forum will seek to address the following
infrastructure development issues through vigorous interaction during two
moderated panel discussions focusing on Driving Africa’s Industrialisation through
Regional Infrastructure Development.
• What role does the private sector have to play in the development of large-
scale infrastructure projects in Africa?
• What are the opportunities and benefits for industrialisation around key
infrastructure projects?
• What are the key challenges inhibiting private sector participation in
infrastructure projects in Africa?
• Can a framework be established to grow investment in regional infrastructure
projects in Africa?
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Tuesday 10 May 2016 | Gallagher Convention Centre - Midrand, South Africa
Delegate passes start from R9995 (excl VAT and 5% service charge)
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PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
8:00 NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Join VIP guests, government ministers and key
African business leaders for early morning
refreshments - start crucial conversations about key
infrastructure issues in Africa.
9:00 WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Moe Shaik, GE International Financing, DBSA
9:30 PANEL DISCUSSION
Exploring Infrastructure Development Issues in Africa
• Alassane Ba, CEO, Africa50
• Tiaan Bazuin, CEO, Namibia Stock Exchange,
Namibia
• Kogan Pillay, Head, SADC PPP Network, Botswana
• Lizeka Matshekga, Head Industrial Infrastructure,
Industrial Development Corporation, South Africa
• The Hon. Jeff Radebe, Minister in the Presidency,
Republic of South Africa
• Ms Sinazo Sibisi Group Executive: Infrastructure
Delivery, Development Bank of Southern Africa,
South Africa
Part 1 Part 2
11:30 PANEL DISCUSSION
Exploring Infrastructure Development Issues in Africa
• Jean-Pierre Labuschagne, Africa Lead, Infrastructure
and Capital Projects, Deloitte and Touche, South
Africa
• Sean Molloy, General Manager, Integrated
Infrastructure Sector, GIBB, South Africa
• Ambassador Bene M’Poko, Ambassador to the South
Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Poya Rasekhi, CEO, ARUP, South Africa
• Johny Smith, CEO, Walvis Bay Corridor Group,
Namibia
Sponsored by:
14:00 BUSINESS MATCHMAKING (sponsored by Standard Bank)
As a registered delegate you will be able to maximise
your networking opportunities, make the right
connections and conduct meetings with the Business
Matchmaking Programme. This dynamic programme is
open to all sponsors, delegates, guests and speakers
at Captains of Construction and is free of charge!
Manage your time effectively by viewing, selecting
and confirming all your meetings before the start of
the forum.
CONTACT THE TEAM
For more information about this forum, please visit www.captainsofconstruction.com
Delegate bookings:
Joseph Gumbo
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Programme enquiries:
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Tuesday 10 May 2016 | GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE - MIDRAND, South Africa
