4th East Africa Islamic Economy Summit 2019

East Africa has been the most appealing region for non-commodity investment from the Gulf, with Kenya and Mozambique attracting investment into retail and tourism sector, Uganda’s education sector, Sudan’s banking sector and Ethiopia’s Manufacturing sector. To support this momentum, it is increasingly important to establish larger and competent talent pool of professionals in the industry particularly in the core sectors like Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Capital Markets, Halal Tourism, Halal Food and Fashion.

Addressing the human capital gap not only in East Africa but in the continent, will take the collaborative commitment from regulators, policy makers, industry leaders, academic institutions and training providers to bridge the human capital gap.

This intervention will accelerate and sustain the growth of the industry, contribute to employment, open up markets for Sharia Compliant investment and ultimately contribute to economic growth.

Our host country Kenya has three fully fledged Islamic financial institutions, a sharia compliant mutual fund, a Takaful insurance company and two sharia compliant cooperatives, these employ just over 800 people directly, of these less than 3 % have degree level qualifications in Islamic Finance.

It’s on this backdrop, that GBS Africa & IsFIN have dedicated this year’s summit to Awareness, Training and Capacity Building. In partnership with Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), the organizers will conduct a 2-day training course (alongside the summit) for 60 professionals working in the financial & capital markets sector. Industry professionals have an opportunity to update and develop skills in Islamic Banking, Finance, Halal Economy, Dispute Resolution in Sharia Compliant Investments and Shariah Principles.

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Summit Programme

We are currently working on the summit agenda for 2019

Who should attend?
  • Entrepreneurs (businessmen/importers/exporters)
  • International Business Leaders
  • Government Leaders & Heads of Government Ministries
  • Business Professionals
  • Shari’a Scholars and Advisors
  • Lawyers & Legal Experts
  • Professors & Academicians
  • Owners of Islamic Business Enterprises
  • Senior Representatives of Multilateral Bodies
  • Asset Management and Private Equity Firms
  • Takaful and ReTakaful Companies
  • Financial Institutions
  • Food Manufacturers and Processors
  • Hotels, Travel Agencies, and Tourism Related Companies & Bodies.
EA Islamic Finance Leaders Recognition Awards 2018.

Delegate Registration

Agenda Themes 2019

LEADERSHIP

The Future of Africa’s Islamic Economy.

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Shining a light on East Africa’s Islamic Economy – case Studies from Kenya & Uganda & Sudan.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

Tourism Infrastructure for Halal Tourism – Build it, they will come.

REGIONAL POLITICS

Global, Regional political outlook vs Islamic Economy.

TRAINING

Next Generation of Islamic Economy Professionals.

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

Islamic finance: a significant potential for international arbitration.

REGIONAL & GLOBAL ISLAMIC TRENDS

Report on trends and global finance indicators for Islamic Finance and Economy.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

SDGS in Islamic Economy

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2018 Participants had these to say..

A great initiative and commendable consistent effort in the Islamic Finance Sector

Abdulfutah Mohamed Abdikier
Lawyer ASA Advocates

Well organised and presented 3rd year in a row.

Sameer Gadhia
VP, CMO Issuer Services Citibank NA

Overall the experience is very good in terms of progress and challenges in Islamic Finance industry in the region

Adan Shibia
Policy Analyst, Private Sector Development KIPPRA

Very beneficial.We hope the next forum will be step ahead for Islamic Finance in East Africa.

Fatma Jaffer
Branch Admin Assistant Stima Sacco

2018 Summit Photos

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For speaking opportunities:

Agnes Gitau

Conference Director
86-90 Paul Street London EC2A 4NE
+44 203 808 7127
agnes@gbsafrica.co.uk

For Delegates & Being Sponsor:

Steven Owuor

Conference Manager
03 Ring Road, Parklands Westlands, Nairobi
+254 720 45 99 89
steve@gbsafrica.co.uk

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