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EMERING EAST AFRICAAccess Capital Investment Forum 2012,16-17 January 2012, Raffles Dubai, UAE

ACCESS CAPITAL INVESTMENT FORUM 2012

DISCOVER THE EMERGING FRONIER MARKETS OF EAST AFRICA

We cordially invite you and your team to Access Capital’s Investment Forum 2012, at the Raffles Dubai on January 16-17, 2012.

Access Capital is the premier investment research, advisory and management firm in Ethiopia with offices in South Sudan and Washington DC. Our executive team has more than twenty five years of Wall Street experience as well as sixteen years of local investment experience. With significant frontier market experience, Access Capital combines market knowledge, entrepreneurship and business expertise and established local relationships to offer unique innovative investment opportunities.

On January 16-17, 2012, we have organized a 3-country investment forum with a focus on Ethiopia, South Sudan and Djibouti. We are delighted to present this forum in order to introduce the region to the international investment community, share our experiences and explore new synergetic investment opportunities. We hope to provide you with unique insights into the prospects for growth and investment in these emerging frontier markets.

We kindly request for you to register online at www. accessinvestmentconference.com. For smaller or one-to-one conversations, please sign up online for 17th of January for sector specific discussions.

We hope you will join us at the luxurious Raffles Hotel Dubai for this event and look forward to welcoming you.

Regards,Rahel H KidaneExecutive Vice President


WELCOMING NOTE FROM THE CEO

It gives me a great pleasure to welcome you to Access Capital’s Investment Forum 2012, at the Raffles Dubai on January 16-17, 2012.

With political turmoil in North Africa, market crises in Europe and stagnation predicted in Asia, Africa presents a relatively bright investment opportunity. Indeed in recent years, we have heard much about Africa’s untapped investment potential. Profitability of foreign investment has been consistently higher than in most other regions of the world and rate of return in Africa has averaged 30%. Over the last few years, Ethiopia has undergone economic transformation and South Sudan is at the dawn of a new promising future. Together with Djibouti, these frontier markets are surely entering a new economic era making it an appropriate time to assess the opportunities in East African Frontier markets.

Today, we are here to share our experiences with you as the premier investment management and advisory service firm in region. Our team has over twenty five years experience in Wall Street and over sixteen years local investment experience. We hope to provide you with unique insights into these markets as we assess current trends, identify high-growth industries. Perhaps you might join us in some of the investment opportunities.

I look forward in meeting you at this inaugural event at the luxurious Raffles Dubai Hotel on January 16-17, 2012.

Sincerely,

Ermyas T. AmelgaCEO, Access Capital


EMERGING EAST AFRICA

Date: Conference on Monday January 16, 2012 One-to-One, group meeting on Tuesday January 17, 2012

City: Dubai, UAEPlace: Raffles Dubai Hotel Sheikh Rashid Road Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: (971 4) 324 8888 Fax: (971 4) 327 9495 http://www.raffles.com/dubai/

For reservation, call Raffles Dubai at (+971 4) 324 8888 or reserve online at http://www.raffles.com/dubaiFor hotel discount, please provide the following group code: ACC150112

We look forward to see you in Dubai.

Regards,

Rahel H. KidaneExecutive Vice PresidentAccess Capital SC


DAY 1: MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012 MORNING SESSION

VENUE: Raffles Ballroom A

8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration and Welcome Coffee Break at Raffles Ballroom Foyer

9:00 – 9:15 AMOpening Remark and Welcoming Note by Ermyas T. Amelga, CEO and Chairman of Access CapitalIntroduction to Ethiopia and Access Capital

9:15 – 9:30 AM Key Note Address by Ethiopia’s Minister of Industry, the Honorable Mr. Tadesse Haile

9:30– 10:30 AM

First Session: Ethiopia, The Roaring Lion by Access Capital1. Country Investment Profile2. Vitality of local Equity Market 3. Attractive Sectors and Industries4. Current Investment Opportunities

10:30 – 11:15 AM

Second Session: Republic of South Sudan, The New Dawn by New Dawn by Deputy Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affair, The Honorable Dr. General Majak Agot Atem1. Recent Economic Activity 2. Investment Climate/Profile3. Attractive Sector and Industries4. Current Investment Opportunities

11:15 – 11:45 AM Mid-morning Coffee Break and Networking at the Ballroom Foyer

11:45 – 12:30 PM

Third Session on Djibouti: Country in Transition by Minister of Economy, Finance, Industry and Planning, The Honorable Mr. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh1. Recent Economic Growth2. Country Investment Climate/Profile3. Attractive Sectors and Industries4. Current Investment Opportunities

12:30 – 1:30 PMBuffet Luncheon: Buffet Lunch at Fire and Ice Key Note Speaker (**Reserved for Diamond sponsor)

1:30 – 2:00 PM Afternoon Coffee Break and Networking at the Ballroom Foyer

** Please take a look at the sponsorship package.


DAY 1: MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012 AFTERNOON SESSION

VENUE: Raffles Ballroom A

2:00 – 5:00 PM BREAKOUT-SESSION FOR SECTOR-SPECIFIC DISCUSSION

2:00 – 3:00 PM Hotel Real Estate Opportunities in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Djibouti

3:15 – 4:15 PM Mixed-Use Real Estate Development Opportunities in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Djibouti

4:15 - 4:30 PM Coffee Break and Networking

4:30 – 5:30 PMAgro-Processing in Ethiopia** Session Open for Diamond sponsor

Beyond Capital: Building the Human Capital of an Enterprise”, in partnership with DFIs

5:30 PM Closing Remark (Reserved for Diamond Sponsor)

6:00 – 7:30 PM Cocktail Reception



TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012: ROUNDABLE DISCUSSIONS and Q&A SESSION

VENUE: LUXOR ROOM RIGHT WING, LEVEL 3

We are looking to open up a session called “Beyond Capital: Building the Human Capital of an Enterprise”, in partnership with UNDP, USAID & DFIs. Please stay tuned.

Ticket: $250 USD per person for 2-day event

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9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PRE-SCHEDULED ROUNDABLE DISCUSSION SESSIONS

8:00 – 9:00 AM Morning Coffee and Registration at the Library

9:00 – 10:00 AMCurrent Investment Opportunities in Hotel Sector** Session Lead Open for Gold sponsor

10:00– 11:00 AMCurrent Investment Opportunities in Residential, Commercial and Retail Mixed-use development** Session Lead Open for Gold sponsor

11:00 – 11:30 AM Mid-Morning Coffee Break at The Library and Networking

11:30 – 12:30 PMCurrent Investment Opportunities in Commercial Farming & Agro-Industry** Session Lead Open for Gold sponsor

1:00 – 2:00 PM Buffet Lunch at Azur Restaurant

2:00 – 3:30 PM Coffee and Networking

3:30 – 4:30 PMCapital Leasing, Market Opportunity in Ethiopia** Session Lead Open for Gold sponsor

4:30 PM End of Session


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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS (DRAFT)

Mr. Emryas T. AmelgaCEO, Access Capital

Mr. Amelga is the innovative founding Chairman and CEO of Access Capital SC, the premier investment advisory research and management company in Ethiopia. He is the founding chairman and CEO of Access Real Estate, the leading Real Estate developing firm in Ethiopia with 65% market share. He is also the founder of Access Resort Hotels PLC of which he is also the Chairman and CEO. Prior to this, Mr. Amelga founded Zemen Bank, a commercial bank servicing high-net worth individuals and was the Chairman of the Board. He is also a managing partner of AfricaDit, an investment firm in South Sudan with interests in residential real estate development, hotels and construction and trade. Mr. Amelga is known for his innovative leadership and fund raising capabilities. Mr. Amlega has been responsible for more than ten early-stage acquisition or start-up transactions in Ethiopia and South Sudan and has had successful private equity transactions.

Mr. Amelga’s career spans over twelve years in investment banking experience on Wall Street before returning to Ethiopia in 1996. Mr. Amelga brings a deep base of experience that includes decades of investment management and venture development. Under his leadership, the advisory team has raised more than 400 million ETB in local equity market and ventured several businesses in consumer goods, agro-business, commercial farming, real estate and financial service sectors. Mr. Amelga holds an MBA in Finance from Boston University, MA in International Economics from Boston University and BA in Economics and Political Science from Amherst College.


Mr. Ilyas Moussa DawalehMinister of Economy, Finance, Industry and PlanningRepublic of Djibouti

Mr. Dawaleh’s political career spans over eighteen years. He began his career in 1993, as one of the draftsman of the Act Guidance Plan. He served as department head in charge of the private sector within the National Directorate of Planning, Office of the President. From 1993 to 1994 Mr. Dawaleh served as a Special Adviser to the Chief and head of Autonomous Port of Djibouti (PAID) from 1994 to 1996. Mr. Dawakeh was the Chief Operating Officer of the National Treasure from 1996 until 2004. In recent election, Mr. Dawaleh was the senior technical advisor and Head of Election to the President of the Republic, Ismail Omar Guelleh as Cabinet member.

Mr. Dawaleh is known for his entrepreneurship and leadership qualities. He as has held positions in both the public and private sector, including the CEO and founding member of several companies in Djibouti and abroad.

Mr. Dawaleh has also served as an advisor and lead negotiator of several notable international agreements including the bargaining-concession agreement between Djibouti and Dubai Ports, the National Monitoring Committee of COMESA, the Joint Ethio-Djibouti Commission, the National Commission on Reform of the House Commerce and President of Djibouti Board of BMOD.

Mr. Dawaleh also served as a director of corporate and not for profit boards, including Chairman of the Board and Board of Trustee of non-profit organization. He is also the co-founding chair person of RDE, Djibouti’s Young Entrepreneurs’ Club.

Mr. Ilyas Dawaleh Moussa holds a Masters degree in Economic and Social Administration, Business Management option from the University Francois Rabelais of Tours in France and a postgraduate diploma (DEA) Marketing and Strategic Management. He further completed his professional training from the Institute IPPP in Washington DC, Institute Port of Le Havre (France) and the Institute of International Maritime Organization in London. Ilyas M Moussa Dawaleh is fluent in English, Arabic and French.


Dr. General Majak Agot AtemDeputy Defense Minister, Republic of South Sudan


Mr. Haile TadesseMinister of Industry Democrat Republic of Ethiopia


THE VENUE: WORLD-CLASS, LUXURY AND CONVENIENT

Inspired by the great pyramids of Egypt, the pyramidal structure of Raffles is a stunning landmark in Dubai’s skyline. This award-winning hotel features handcrafted ornaments and luxurious fabrics decorate the rooms at Raffles Dubai, each with a generously-sized private balcony with views of the Dubai skyline. All units also have a satellite flat-screen TV, iPod dock, minibar and free in-room Wi-Fi

Raffles Amrita Spa beckons with a pampering menu to relax and revitalize. It includes saunas, steam rooms and a 10,000 square foot botanical garden. There is also an outdoor swimming pool and extensive gym.

There is a wide selection of international fare on offer at Raffles’s 8 dining outlets. The ultra-modern RED Lounge. Terrace, situated at the peak of the pyramid, offers Chinese culinary bites. Raffles Salon serves traditional afternoon tea.

A shopping adventure lies around the corner as Raffles Dubai adjoins Wafi, one of Dubai’s most exclusive shopping malls. Dubai International Airport is a mere 15-minute drive away. At Raffles Dubai, surrounded by private gardens and situated in the heart of the city, is the perfect place offering the most modern amenities with gracious service. Raffles Dubai occupies a pre-eminent position right on Sheikh Rashid Road, the premium business and shopping district located in the heart of Dubai. Part of Wafi, Dubai's ultra-exclusive lifestyle complex, the hotel is a mere 15 minutes from the International Airport and 10 minutes from Dubai Financial City and Dubai World Trade Exhibition / Convention Center (Umm Hurair Rd/D 78) and is next to Al Rigga Metro Station.

For reservation, call Raffles Dubai at (+971 4) 324 8888 or click this http://www.raffles.com/dubaiFor hotel discount, please provide the following group code: ACC150112


FOR YOUR SHOPPING ENTERTAINMENT

For your shipping convenience, the Raffles Dubai hotel is located in Wafi District. Wafi, located in the heart of Dubai, offers the best in food, fashion, art, entertainment and lifestyle and is unrivalled in the world and the region. Over 350 stores showcase exclusive brands from around the world, alongside many unique and individual boutiques, all located within an environment that is itself a work of art. Beautiful marble floors and individually carved statues are surrounded by a kaleidoscope of color as light floods through the stained glass pyramids that crown the mall.

Khan Murjan, a 14th Century Souk, avails even greater architectural treasures, and is a haven for traditional artisans and craftsmen. They can create a fascinating selection of authentic products, using skills and techniques handed down through many generations. At the centre of the souk is an underground courtyard where Middle Eastern delicacies and Arabic coffee can be sampled. Above ground, beautifully landscaped gardens provide a tranquil oasis that is home to an opulent spa, a state-of-the-art gym and a winding lazy river. Wafi is home to the finest restaurants in Dubai, and has an extensive choice of cuisines.

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