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85 Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 7LT
Office Line: +44 (0) 203 834 9480
Relationships matter when doing business in Africa.
The Connect Africa Network has been building and nurturing strong relationships across the African continent for two decades. With a focus on pan-African trade and investment, we provide advisory and related services to foreign governments, corporations and organisations seeking out investment opportunities and the establishment of long-term partnerships in Africa.
The Connect Africa Network understands the needs of global investors and can translate these into practical outcomes-focused interventions in the continent. We align with investors who have a passion for African development and a commitment to equitable and sustainable investment.
A B O U T
The Connect Africa Network has close ties with Africa and continues to enable opportunities between African and global companies – with the goal of driving sound investment into the continent.
Harnessing a strong network of pan-African stakeholders – from government leaders to family-owned businesses – The Connect Africa Network has facilitated numerous interventions and transactions across the continent with successful results for our clients.
The Connect Africa Network Roadmap
There is an exciting and positive investment case for Africa. However, global stakeholders eager to invest here can encounter roadblocks due to a lack of in-depth jurisdictional knowledge; limited understanding of local frameworks and policies, combined with few opportunities to properly engage with regulators and gatekeepers; superficial understanding of local business norms; and limited access to the right stakeholders.
Services
What We Can Do For You?
Strategic Advisory
Working closely to understand our clients’ business imperatives and long-term goals, The Connect Africa Network builds client roadmaps that reflect how our clients would like to do business in Africa. Leveraging legal, accounting, governance and financial expertise, we offer clear outcomes-driven pathways along with sound advice and guidance, to reduce investment risk, limit time delays and avoid unnecessary expenditure.
Public Affairs and Public Relations
The Connect Africa Network has demonstrable connections including with numerous governmental ministries throughout the continent. Furthermore, we understand the best routes to access audiences with key public sector stakeholders. The Connect Africa Network does not only facilitate introductions but engages in the conversations alongside our clients, to ensure that all parties reach mutually agreeable conclusions.
Stakeholder Engagement and Client Coverage
Relationship building, management and nurturing are the most critical yet most overlooked drivers to investment success in the continent. The Connect Africa Network believes that opportunities and avenues for collaboration exist long after the closing bell. Our strength lies in leveraging these opportunities for our clients and ensuring their sustainable footprint.
ESG Advisory
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are becoming more fully embedded in Africa’s policies and frameworks. We provide our clients with best-practice guidelines, and advice on the requirements, implications and particular business impacts of in-country ESG policies or frameworks.
Due Diligence and Risk Advisory
From embarking on a transaction process to appointing high-level personnel, foreign companies will generally undertake a due diligence process. In the African context this can be complex, requiring multiple methodologies that include non-digital approaches. Using experienced, on-the-ground partners we are able to support a thorough due diligence process.
Get In Touch
85 Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 7LT
Office Line: +44 (0) 203 834 9480