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The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council was delighted to host a ‘Coffee Colloquy’ by invitation of the The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli today at the Mansion House. The Lord Mayor’s Coffee Colloquies serve as a platform to actively convene influential voices from within the City of London Corporation‘s vast network… Continue reading Lord Mayor of the City of London and CWEIC host ‘Coffee Colloquy’ at Mansion House Exploring ‘The Commonwealth Opportunity’ with Influential Voices from the Business Community

Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African focused (re)insurance group, has launched ASR Syndicate 2454 focused on underwriting business across Africa. It is the first African focused syndicate writing business at Lloyd’s and is managed by Apollo. ASR Syndicate officially began underwriting on 26 April 2024 and has planned gross premium of approximately £70 million for… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner, Africa Specialty Risks launches ASR Syndicate 2454 at Lloyd’s

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Featured in the London Business Matters Magazine. The Magazine is the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) bi-monthly magazine. The popular publication includes expert advice, international trade insight, business trends and industry updates. In this May / June 2024 edition, Lord Marland shares his thoughts on the influence… Continue reading CWEIC Features in London Business Matters Magazine

Lord Swire led the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council delegation as they met with the Prime Minster of Togo, Her Excellency Ms. Victoire Tomegah Dogbé.  Togo joined the Commonwealth in June 2022 which marked the beginning of a collaborative effort by CWEIC to assist the country in accessing the extensive network of the Commonwealth’s business community.… Continue reading Lord Swire Meets With The Prime Minister of Togo

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced the signing of a $100 million risk-sharing facility with Citi to support the trade finance needs of SMEs and corporates in frontier and emerging African economies. The initiative was announced during a signing ceremony in Washington at the World Bank’s Spring… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner, British International Investment And Citi Launch $100 Million Risk-Sharing Facility To Support Trade Finance In Frontier And Emerging African Economies

At the invitation of the Republic of Gabon, the first Global Advisory Council (GAC) meeting of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Hub for the Central African sub region was held on 23 – 24 April 2024 in Libreville, Gabon. Strategic Partners from Cameroon, India, Rwanda and the United Kingdom attended the event. The… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts First International Advisory Council in Gabon

In an occasion symbolising growing ties, a delegation from the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) had the privilege of meeting with Gabon’s Prime Minister, His Excellency, Raymond Ndong Sima in Libreville. Led by Lord Swire, Deputy Chair for CWEIC, the delegation discussed avenues for enhanced economic collaboration. Accompanying Lord Swire from CWEIC were Cham… Continue reading Delegation Honoured to Call Upon Prime Minister of Gabon

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) delegation led by Lord Swire was delighted to be hosted by Invest in Gabon (ANPI-Gabon). The CWEIC delegation was welcomed by Aimé-Popa N’tzoutsi Mouyama, Chairman of ANPI-Gabon, with the goal of collaboratively exploring business opportunities to boost the Gabonese economy, leveraging Gabon’s affiliation with the Commonwealth. Lord Swire underscored… Continue reading Invest in Gabon Hosts Delegation in Libreville

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) recently led a delegation of  operators, businessmen, and investors to Gabon Special Economic Zone, spearheaded by Lord Swire, Deputy Chair of CWEIC. This mission was part of our ongoing commitment to fostering economic partnerships and investment within the region. During the visit, which coincided with the International Advisory… Continue reading Lord Swire Visits Gabon Special Economic Zone

Lord Swire was pleased to lead a delegation to the Port Authority of Kribi, a CWEIC Strategic Partner. The Port Authority of Kribi, has recently launched the construction of an integrated industrial zone in the coastal city of Kribi. The delegation was received by the General Manager Mr Patrice Melom who has developed the vision… Continue reading Further Development of the Port of Kribi Impresses CWEIC Delegation