Istanbul Africa Trade Company - Corporate Presentation 2020

Company Presentation
Overview of the International Trade Opportunities between Turkey and African Countries
2020
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About Our Company1 Why Africa and Turkey2
Services3 Our Partner Companies4
Content
Business Model5
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Global Presence6

Section 1 - About Our Company

Istanbul Africa Trade Company improves economic and commercial relations between
Turkey and African countries.
Professional
Our experienced and professional
team is ready to deliver trusted
solutions to your business needs.
Expert advisor
Our advisory services for companies
interested in African markets assist
them to improve their financial
position.
Trusted partner
With our main office in Istanbul and
our local partners in major economic
regions of Africa, we are a trusted and
established partner for your business.
Istanbul Africa Trade Company improves economic and commercial
relations between Turkey and African countries through professional
trade services.
We offer trade consulting for businesses which are interested in
importing Turkish and European products.
Moreover, our professional team works with companies in order to
increase their presence in the African markets.
About our company Our competencies
Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.
Regional company partners in Ghana and Zimbabwe.
Distribution agreement with 15+ Turkish Corporations.

We bring talented people with intellectual vision to offer our clients exceptional results.
Burak Unal is the founder and the Director of African Markets and Relations of
Istanbul Africa Trade Company. In this role, he is responsible for leading the
company’s global trade initiatives and client relations. Burak is responsible for
managing relations with national business councils and businessmen.
Prior to Istanbul Africa Trade Company, Burak Unal worked at Oliver Wyman, New
York based management consulting firm, as a Financial Services Consultant. In his
career at Oliver Wyman, he had several banking projects in Turkey, Italy and
Greece. He also took part in business development activities in the Middle East
region, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
In his early career before Istanbul Africa Trade Company and Oliver Wyman, Burak
had experience in M&A and Sales&Trading at global financial institutions.
Burak holds a master’s degree in finance from London School of Economics, a
bachelor’s degree in management from Bogazici University. He is a Chevening
Scholarship holder and lived in the United Kingdom during his master’s studies at
LSE.
Academic Thesis: Development of the Textile Industry in Kenya and
Its Impact on the Balance of Trade (London School of Economics, MSc Finance)
Burak Unal, Director of African Markets

Our partners in African countries play a key role in improving the international trade
services and offering you better services.
Shadrack Appiah is the market leader of Istanbul Africa Trade Company in Ghana. He is responsible for
client relationship and sales procedures in West Africa.
Shadrack Appiah worked at several puclic sector departments, including Ghana Statistical Service and
Judicial Service of Ghana.
Shadrack holds a master’s degree in International Development Management from Westminster Business
School in the United Kingdom. He also holds a master’s degree in Democracy, Governance, Law and
Development from the University of Cape Coast. He attended the same university for his bachelor’s degree
in Economics.
Shadrack Twumasi Appiah, Market Leader of West Africa Region
Tafadzwa Garufu is the market leader of Istanbul Africa Trade Company in Zimbabwe. He is responsible for
client relationship and sales procedures in South Africa.
Tafadzwa Garufu is an experienced leader with vast exposure in private and public sector, having worked in
Trade, Accounting, Taxation and Banking services. His proven business acumenship and leadership
expertise makes him outstanding.
He holds a BSc in Accountancy, MBA from University of South Wales and an MSc in Finance and
Investment Management degree at University of Aberdeen.
Tafadzwa Garufu, Market Leader of South Africa Region

Section 2 – Why Africa and Turkey

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The population of 54 countries in the African continent is expected to be 2.7 billion in
2050 and its economic size will reach $3.5 Trillion in 2022.
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Between 2018 and 2023, an
average annual growth rate of
%7.81 is expected.

Turkey is a member of the European Customs Union since 1995 and it has strong
export-oriented economy.
Country Profile Strategic Location between Europe, Asia and Africa
Capital city Ankara
Official
language
Turkish
Population 80 million
GDP $851 billion
GDP per
capita
$10,540
Top 3 import
partners
China, Germany, Russia
Top 3 export
partners
Germany, United
Kingdom, USA
Top 3 import
products
Gold, Refined Petroleum,
Cars
Top 3 export
products
Cars, Gold, Delivery
Trucks
Trade Balance $11.6B in net imports
Turkey
!Economic size of Turkey is larger than the
combination of Nigeria and South Africa.

Turkish companies are specialized in construction, machinery, textiles, furniture,
chemical industry and metal production.
Chemicals
Turkey is the 2nd largest producer of plastics in Europe and 7th
largest producer globally. In the paint industry Turkey ranks as the
5th largest paint producer in Europe.
Metal
Production
Crude steel production in Turkey rose to 37.5 million tons in 2017.
Turkey’s crude steel exports also increased in volume by 8.4
percent from 2016 and reached 18.3 million tons in 2017.
Construction
In the period between 1972-2018 Turkish contractors have
undertaken 9300 projects in 120 countries, with a total value of
360 billion USD.
Textile
Turkey is the 3rd largest clothing supplier in Europe and 6th in the
world
Machinery
Total export value of the machinery industry reached USD 13.4
billion in 2016, up from USD 5.2 billion in 2005.
Key Facts in Focused Industries

Organized Industrial Zones in Istanbul
Istanbul and neighboring cities (Kocaeli, Tekirdag and
Sakarya) are the main body of Turkish industry. 38 of 271
organized industrial zones in Turkey are located in these
cities.
Headquarter of the biggest corporations
Most of the firms in Turkey are headquartered in Istanbul.
Also, many international firms manage their Middle East,
Central Asia and Eastern Europe operations from Istanbul.
Presence of international firms
Major international firms have Foreign Direct Investment
and management office in Istanbul region. Some of these
companies are Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Nestle, McKinsey
and Citibank.
International conferences and business forums
Istanbul hosts leading business conferences and business
forums in many sector. There are specific conferences for
Africa-Turkey relations such as International Turkish-
African Congress and Turkey-Africa Economic Forum
Istanbul is the economic heart of Turkey with 15 million population and a vibrant
business life. Ambarli Port in Istanbul is among the 50 largest container ports of world.

Turkish businessmen have been acquainted with the Africa region and trade volume
has significantly increased in the last decade.
African countries with the highest growth rate for Turkish import products,
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Joint steps and Free Trade Agreements
between Turkey and African countries
Free Trade Agreements
Mauritius - 2013
Egypt - 2007
Morocco - 2006
Tunisia - 2005
Free Trade Agreements under
Negotiation
Ghana, Sudan, Djibouti, Democratic
Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Chad
and Libya
Trade and Investment Cooperation
Agreement with West African Countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire Green
Cape, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea
Bisau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Republic of
Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo

Case Study: Senegal (1/3)
Senegal's economy grew by 7% each year, while its imports grew by 9%.
Capital City Dakar
Official
Language
French /
Arabic
Population 16 million
GDP $21 billion
GDP per
capita
$1.313
Senegal
Country Profile Trade Balance and GDP, $ Million
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GDP
Top 3 import
partners
France, China, India
Top 3 export
partners
Mali, Switzerland, India
Top 3 import
products
Refined Petroleum, Crude
Petroleum, Rice
Top 3 export
products
Refined Petroleum, Gold,
Cement
Trade Balance -$3.53B in net imports

Turkey's exports to Senegal have increased in terms of total trade value.
Turkey’s Exports to Senegal, 2008 Turkey’s Exports to Senegal, 2017
61.3%
38.8%
Top 10 Products
Other 368 Products
37.1%
62.9%
Top 10 Products
Other 368 Products
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Processed Iron Bars
Baked Goods
Industrial Furnaces
Tulles and Net Fabric
Iron Blocks
Other Iron Bars
Iron Gas Containers
Raw Iron Bars
Plastic Lids
Electric Generating Sets
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Raw Iron Bars
Iron Blocks
Cars
Plastic Lids
Other Iron Bars
Iron Structures
Cement
Scented Mixtures
Voltage Protection Equipment
Top 10 Export Products from Turkey Top 10 Export Products from Turkey
Value of Total Exports
$108 Million
Value of Total Exports
$257 Million

With the development of bilateral relations, Turkish businessmen received serious tenders.
The development of bilateral relations agreement was
signed between Turkey and Senegal, December 2017
Summa Construction has completed a total of 5 large-
scale construction projects in Senegal.
Yapı Merkezi was the contractor of a €373 Million high-
speed train project in Senegal.
Due to the development of relations, the General Manager
of Eximbank was given the State Order Medal of Senegal.

Section 3 - Services

We provide four major international trade services for businesses which are interested
in the African markets.
End-to-end trade facilitation
service for businesses interested
in importing Turkish and
European products
High-quality and affordable
contract manufacturing
opportunities with assisted trade
processes.
Detailed product and sector
analysis; including product
information, price quote and
possible suppliers.
Strategic and operational
consulting for companies
interested in expanding into
African markets.
Import and Export Consulting Sector and Product Investigation
Trade Strategy DevelopmentContract Manufacturing
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Sourcing and
Counterparty Research
1
Import & Export
Transaction
2
Order Fulfilment and
Post-Transaction
3
• Understanding the needs
of our client
• Detailed counterparty
search, considering
financials, trust and size
• Supplier meetings and
factory visits
• Shortlist of suppliers,
products and price list
• Analysis of counterparty
profile, country situation
and trade regulations.
• Assistance in logistics
and shipping.
• Fully capable
intermediary role.
• Fulfilment of trade duties.
• Post-transaction roles,
such as client satisfaction
and product quality.
• In case of dispute,
intermediary roles.
Our `International Trade Approach` has three steps for executing a successful trade
strategy in the African markets.
Focus area of today’s
presentation
Detailed information will be
given in the following stages.
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Section 4 – Our Partner Companies

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We have distribution partnership with established corporations in Turkey.
Our partner companies have more than 150,000 square-meters manufacturing area and 1,500+ employees combined.
Baby diapers and
sanitary pads
Industrial boilers,
burners and fans
Concrete plant
machines
PPRC and PVC
pipes and fittings
Aluminum profiles
And other trade partners in textile and chemical industries.

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Selnikel: High capacity boilers, burners and industrial fans.
Boilers
Industrial water tube
and fire tube boilers.
Founded in 1955, Selnikel specializes in the design,
manufacture, sale and installation of special heating and
ventilation systems. It is one of the prominent players in
the world with its production facility having 24,000 square-
meters closed area. In addition to the products it produces
through its own research and development activities, it
has licensed production and distribution agreements with
global companies.
Selnikel is Turkey’s leading company in the production of
high capacity boilers, burners and fans. Selnikel branded
industrial products are used in power plants, iron and steel
industry, concrete production plants and many other
industrial activities.
In addition to domestic projects, Selnikel designed and
installed boilers for industrial plants abroad.
About Selnikel Products
Burners
Natural gas and
liquid burners.
Fans
Centrifugal and axial
fans.

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Mustam: Concrete plants and mixers (Mobile and Stationary)
Stationary Concrete
Plant
60m3 – 240m3 capacity
In 2004, Mustam company was established by the
company executives in Ankara and started to operate on
Concrete Plants Automation Systems and Mechanical
Manufacturing.
Mustam Company, which is in the field of continuous
innovation and research with time, has started to export its
products and machines in the foreign marketw and has
started to expand its customer network by producing new
products in line with the incoming demands. With this
growth, in the last 5 years, it has reached 50+ machine
sales capacity in the foreign market.
About Mustam Products
Mobile Concrete
Batching Plant
35m3 – 200m3 capacity
Concrete Mixer
Single-shaft and
double-shaft mixers.

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Nalbantoglu: Aluminum building materials, decorational profiles
and shower enclosure
Aluminum Building
Materials
Types of construction
materials for the outdoor
of buildings.
Nalbantoglu Metal Limited Company started production in
its facility located in Istanbul in 1989. The company has
continued to improve its production capacity, to increase
the profitability of its customers and to provide better
service to them. Nalbantoglu Metal manufactures in
accordance with international standards with 29 years of
experience.
Nalbantoglu is the leading aluminum profile manufacturer
in Turkey and Eastern Europe. They have operations in 3
factories with total closed area of 30,000 square-meters.
The company manufactures all types of aluminum profiles
that are used in building sector.
About Nalbantoglu Products
Aluminum Decorational
Profiles
Aluminum profiles for
indoor decorational use.
Shower Enclosure
Aluminum enclosures
that are strong against
water leak and rust.

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Undisclosed Partner: Asphalt production plants and distributors
Bitument Asphalt
Emulsion Plant
Asphalt production plants
(various sizes).
Istanbul Africa Trade Company is in the process of drafting
a partnership agreement with a major asphalt machinery
producer in Turkey. The undisclosed partner manufactures
machinery for the asphalt production and road paving.
The company is in the leading position in Turkey and has
3 factories with total production area of 25,000 square-
meters. The company page will be updated when the
trade partnership deal is finalized.
About the Undisclosed Partner Products
Asphalt Distributor
Asphalt distribution machinery
mounted on trucks.
Asphalt Sprayer
Asphalt sprayer for
maintenance purposes.
Trade Partnership
to be signed

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Plastherm: PPRC and PVC pipes and fittings
PPRC Pipes and Fittings
High quality PPRC pipes and
fittings in European Union
standards.
Plastherm is one of the leading manufacturers of PPRC
pipes, PVC pipes, window/door profiles and fittings. The
company was founded in 1992 and currently has 2
manufacturing plants in Turkey. Plastherm has more than
60,000 square-meters production area with modern
machinery.
Plastherm has more than 200 distributors in Turkey and
exported to more than 60 countries under different
trademarks such as Alfatherm, GRTherm, GreenPipes
and Vialli.
About Plastherm Products
PVC Pipes and Fittings
Wide range of PVC pipes and
fittings for water systems and
other uses.
PVC Door and Window
Profiles
Door and windows profiles for
buildings.

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Fipronet: Smart furniture, lighting solutions, renewable energy
Solar Lighting for Parks
Off-grid solar lighting system
for parks, sidewalks and
cyclepaths.
Fipronet A.Ş., develops smart furniture solutions. Currently,
they have been focusing on outdoor lighting solutions
using renewable energy sources. The company had a
rapid entry into the industry by combining LED technology
and solar energy in the aim of providing proper lighting
solutions. Fipronet supplies cable-free reliable lighting
appliances to the customer.
Besides its energy saving and zero carbon emission
features, the product also provides various options to user
with its IoT compatible structure. Light level adjustments
can be made easily by automatic dimming and Bluetooth
remote access features. Thus, the system allows to avoid
light pollution.
Fipronet A.Ş. provides various outdoor lighting solutions
by its different models.
About Fipronet Products
Street Type Solar Light
Off-grid solar lighting system
for highways, streets & city
main roads.
Emergency Lighting System
with Battery Backup
On-grid lighting model and
operates in the event of a power
failure with battery backup.

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Bamen Textile: Dyed cotton yarn
Dyed Cotton Yarn
Top of the line production
with high-tech machinery
and upmost quality
standards. The dyeing
process can be customized
according to the customer
preferences.
Bamen Textile is a leading dyed cotton yarn manufacturer
in Turkey. Their factory is located in central Turkey with
their sales office located in Istanbul.
Their cotton yarn are used in the products of high-quality
textile brands such as Adidas, Massimo Dutti, H&M, C&A,
Marks&Spencer, Versace, Tommy Hilfiger and Levi’s.
Bamen exports approximately 40% of their products. Their
main export market is Italy and other European countries.
The company acquired highest-quality certifications for
their products and their factory is regularly audited by
international organizations.
About Bamen Textile Products

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Halk Hygienic: FCMG products, baby diapers, daily pads and wet
wipes
Baby Diapers
Ultra-comfortable baby diapers
with all features. Have been
exported to Europe.
Halk Hygienic is one of the leading FMCG companies in
Turkey. The company employs more than 200 people in its
28,500 square-meters modern production facility. All of the
production processes are compatible with ISO 9001
quality standards. The company has an annually
1,192,680,000 pieces of baby diapers and 449,280,000
pieces of sanitary napkins production capacity.
The products of Halk Hygienic are baby diapers, daily
pads, adult diapers and wet wipes. Taffy and Gizmo
brands have already been exported to major markers,
including France.
About Halk Hygienic Products
Daily Pad
Skin-friendly and quality-
certified daily pads.
Wet Wipes
Multi-purpose wet wipes that are
dermatologically tested and
certified.

Section 5 – Business Model

Our companies can be in a mutually beneficial partnership to source the right products
from Turkey.
Your Company
• Based in a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Operational efficiency in your main sector.
• Looking for high quality and reasonably priced
supplies (machinery, raw material, contracting
etc.)
Your Company
• Established network in the African markets and
Turkey.
• Expertise in supply chain, sourcing and
matchmaking.
• Innovative solutions for sourcing machinery and
raw material.
• Local partners in major markets with exposure to
trade regulations.
Istanbul Africa Trade Company
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In the next stage, we take the requested products from Turkish or European supplier
and deliver to your country’s main trade port.
Receipt of products
from factory
Logistics and
customs operations
Arrival of products
to destination port
Delivery to buyer
The products are to be received from the
destination port with CFR price. We are
carefully reviewing the manufacturing
company and logistics providers in every
step of the business deal.

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Firms and
Businessmen
We are contacting the
companies based in Turkey
and operating in the relevant
sector. We have a complete
directory of Turkish
companies with updated
information (size, financials,
production capacity, etc.)
As we search for potential suppliers for your needs, we contact companies, trade
chambers, government agencies and international organizations in Turkey.
Industry and Trade
Chambers
We get in touch with regional
and sectoral chambers of
trade in Turkey to explore
potential collaborations. In
this way, the trade gets more
reasonable and safer.
International
Organizations
We conduct research on
projects funded by
international development
agencies and inform you
about potential synergies.
Government
Offices
We are conducting
intelligence studies on the
government sponsorship and
promotion on selected
products. It has advantages
on customs duties and ease
of trade.

Section 6 – Global Presence

Every year we participate in international business conferences and forums to improve
our business network and public sector relationships.
Zambia Daily Mail, 5 May 2020
One of our company executives Mete Unal wrote an
article regarding Zambia’s rising construction sector and
industrialization agenda. Our article was published on the
front page of Zambia Daily Mail, the best-selling
newspaper in Zambia.
You can read the full article by clicking on below link:
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/our-newspaper-article-on-
zambia-daily-mail/

Ghana Investment Opportunities Summit, 21-22 January 2020
Our West Africa market leader Shadrack Appiah attended
the Ghana Investment Opportunities Summit 2020. The
summit was held on January 21 and 22 in London, United
Kingdom. He took part in networking and business
development activities regarding investment opportunities
in Ghana.
The summit was organised by the GHIOS Committee in
collaboration with the Ghana High Commission UK
(GHCUK) and the Ghana investment Promotion Centre
(GIPC).
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/ghana-investment-
opportunities-summit/

Company Presentation at SADC Investment Conference, 16-17 December 2019
Our company director Burak Unal was invited as a guest
speaker to The SADC Investment and Entrepreneurship
Conference. The conference was held on December 16
and 17 in Lusaka, Zambia. He presented the range of
services offered by our company and the economic
relationship between Zambia and Turkey.
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) sponsored the
conference.
Other major speakers are:
- Chris B. Yaluma – Minister of Commerce, Trade and
Industry
- Ronald K. Chitotela – Minister of Tourism and Arts
- Matongo Matamwandi – Director of Zambia
Development Agency
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/sadc-investment-and-
entrepreneurship-conference/

TV Interview on Prime TV Zambia regarding SADC Investment Conference, 11 December 2019
Our company director Burak Unal attended a live
broadcast on Prime TV Zambia regarding the SADC
Entrepreneurship Conference. He is a guest speaker at
the upcoming conference.
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is prepared to
make presentations on available business opportunities
for local entrepreneurs and project funding opportunities
at the upcoming SADC Entrepreneurship Conference.
The conference is slated for December 16 and 17 in
Lusaka.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/company-presentation-and-
interview-on-prime-tv-zambia/

East Africa Internetional Trade Exhibition, 7 November 2019
The 22nd East Africa International Trade Exhibition
(EAITE) on multi-sector products, equipment & machinery
is the largest trade event held annually in Tanzania, the
hub of the vast East African market. The exhibition
attracts exhibitors from more than 30 countries and
visitors from all over East & Central Africa, thus giving
exhibitors an excellent opportunity to explore several
countries at one time.
Over the past few years, Tanzania has emerged as a
major regional trade centre. This is mainly due to the very
friendly and businesslike atmosphere it offers to foreign
investors and products. Duties are considerably low and
re-exports to neighboring countries are either very low or
exempted.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/east-africa-international-
trade-exhibition-in-tanzania/

Oxford Africa Conference, 18 May 2019
The Oxford Africa Conference is the leading
interdisciplinary conference on Africa, hosted by the
University of Oxford Africa Society. The Conference
brings together heads of state, policymakers, business
leaders, academics, artists, students, and professionals of
African descent to critically expand the discourse and
action on Africa. The conference is also the society’s
annual call to action: the opportunity for coalescing ideas
and initiatives that can augment and create opportunities
for African individuals, companies and organisations.
This year’s conference convenes around the theme
Africa’s Relevance: Locally, Continentally and Globally.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/the-oxford-africa-
conference-2019/

London School of Economics Africa Summit, 30-31 March 2019
Burak Unal, Director of African Markets, participated in the
LSE Africa Summit on 30-31 March 2019 at the London
School of Economics and Political Science. The
Since its founding in 2014, the London School of
Economics and Political Science (LSE) annual two-day
conference has established itself as a leading destination
for many professionals, students, and corporates in the
continent and diaspora alike.
By gathering renowned scholars, leading politicians,
forward-thinking corporate and entrepreneurial minds, the
Summit provides a unique platform for the sharing of ideas
and development of relationships that can be translated
into meaningful action.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/london-school-of-
economics-africa-summit-2019/

Oxford Business Forum Africa, 8-9 March 2019
Burak Unal, Director of African Markets, participated in the
Oxford Business Forum Africa on 8-9 March 2019 at the
University of Oxford. The Gala dinner took place at the
Balliol College, University of Oxford. The conferences and
networking events were at Said Business School,
University of Oxford.
The Oxford Business Forum Africa brings together
distinguished leaders from top companies, innovative start-
ups, government, and civil society from across Africa.
The Forum featured keynote addresses, focused panel
discussions, and networking opportunities and convened
around 350 delegates and a number of thought leaders as
speakers.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/tr/oxford-afrika-is-forumu-
2019/

Official Collaboration on the Ghana International Trade & Finance Conference
The organizing company, Rescue Shipping and Investment
Agency Ltd, has announced the official collaboration with
Istanbul Africa Trade Company on the Ghana International
Trade & Finance Conference.
Istanbul Africa Trade Company will actively take part in the
promotion of the conference in Turkey and across African
countries.
Please find detailed information about the conference, the
organizing company and our company at below links:
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/ghana-international-trade-
finance-conference/
http://www.gitfic.com/
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Africa’s Business Revolution – London Networking Event
Royal African Society hosted a panel about Africa’s
Business Revolution and a networking session
afterwards. Burak Unal from Istanbul Africa Trade
Company participated this event in Central London.
For global and Africa-based companies looking to access
new growth markets, Africa offers exciting opportunities
to build large, profitable businesses. Its population is
young, fast-growing, and increasingly urbanized—while
rapid technology adoption makes the continent a fertile
arena for innovation. But Africa’s business environment
remains poorly understood and known to many
executives in the West only by its reputation for
complexity, conflict, and corruption.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/africas-business-
revolution-2018-in-london/
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Turkey – Africa Economic and Business Forum 2018
Istanbul Africa Trade Company participated in the Africa
Economic and Business Forum. We discussed long-term
business opportunities by contacting Turkish exporters
and African investors. In addition, we promoted the
companies we work with.
Turkey-Africa the Second Economic and Business
Forum was jointly organized by Turkish Ministry of
Commerce, AUC and DEiK under the motto of “Building
a Sustainable Future Together through investments and
joint ventures” on 10-11 October 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/turkey-africa-economic-
and-business-forum-2018/
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Turkey – ECOWAS Business and Economic Forum 2017
Istanbul Africa Trade Company was present during the
ECOWAS Business and Economic Forum. Company
executive Mete Unal participated in conferences and
networking sessions. During these events, we African
businessman about the business landscape and
opportunities in Turkey.
Turkey-Africa relations have gained a substantial
momentum since the declaration of Turkey as a strategic
partner of the Continent by the African Union in January
2008. Turkey has given further boost to its Africa policy
as of 2013. Also in 2014, Turkey Africa Cooperation
Summit has been done in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
https://www.istanbulafrica.com/turkey-ecowas-business-
and-economic-forum-2017/
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