Seminar in Lusaka

SEMINAR

The Swedish-African Chamber of Commerce (SSACC), in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Zambia and Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) are happy to invite all participants of the SSACC Business Mission to a one-day seminar Green Cities and Sustainable Solutions - Opportunities and Challenges for Swedish & Zambian Companies”.

This unique seminar will provide essential first-hand information from Government, Business Member Organisations, Regulators and well as the Business community.

The seminar is organised around multiple panel discussions covering opportunities and challenges within Renewable Energy, Clean Water, Waste Management, Smart Applications, Financing and Funding programs.

The program has been designed to facilitate networking. During the interactive sessions as well as coffee breaks, lunch and the cocktail mingle in the evening hosted by the Embassy of Sweden.

PROGRAM

09.00 - Welcome Remarks and Key Note speeches

Doing business in Zambia; business opportunities and challenges

Ambassador Anna Maj Hultgård, Swedish Embassy in Lusaka
Ms. Åsa Jarskog, President, SSACC
Mr. Chabuka Kawesha, President of ZACCI
Mr. Matongo Matamwandi, Acting Director General, ZDA
Mr Mulesha Mulenga, Permanent Secretary, Zambia Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry
Mr Brian Mushimba Minister of Transportation and Communication

10.30 - Introduction to the Swedish Business Delegation

The Swedish delegates briefly introduce themselves, their companies and value propositions as well as their objectives for coming to Zambia.

11.00 - Tea and networking

11.30 - Doing business in Zambia

Presentation by Acting Director Mr. Matongo Matamwandi, Zambia Development Agen

11.45 - Green cities and sustainable solutions

Practical examples on Business solutions contributing to Agenda 2030

Ms. Magdalena Svensson, Sida
Mr. Mattias Ohlsson, Emerging Cooking Solutions
Mr. Lee Muzala, CSR Network Zambia
Mr. Reshie Balkisson, Business Development Director, Volvo Trucks, partner in the PPDP ZAMITA

12.15 - Renewable energy solutions

H E Mr. Trevor Kaunda, PS Ministry of Energy
ZDA Energy Expert.
Vitalite och/eller Standard Microgrid/Fenix
Mr. Geoffrey Kaila, Solar Industries Association of Zambia,
Ms. Ana Hajduka Africa GreenCo,
Selected Swedish companies participating in the business mission

13.00 - Lunch

14.00 - Clean water and waste management

WARMA (Water Resources Management Authority)
Lusaka City Council (LCC)
Lusaka Water Sewage Company
Mr. George Ndongwe, Senior Water and Sanitation Consultant at African Development Bank Group
Mr. Misolo Sakala S@S: Separation at Source, (former Trashback) Recycling Co

14.30 - Innovation and ICT

ZICTA (The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority)
Mr. Mawano Kambeu, DotCom Zambia,
Paygo-users/Vitalite/Standard Microgri/ Fenix.
Mr. Lukonga Lindunda, or Simunza Muyangana, Bongo Hive

15.00 - Winning the customer and public procurement

Ms. Idah Chellah , former Acting General Director, Zambia Public Procurement Authority
Ms. Lillian Sabe, Director Foreign Trade, MCTIA

15.30 - Tea and networking

16.00 - Financing and funding programs (private, government, international)

Bank of Zambia
Zambia Credit Guarantees Scheme
African Development Bank
Mr. Kari Hämekoski, Manager, Beyond the Grid Fund, Nordic Environment Finance Corporation
Mr. Ceaser Siwale, Managing Director, Pangaea Securities

17.00 - The day will end with a Networking cocktail at the Embassy of Sweden