Guest speaker: National Director Angolan Ministry of Water and Energy Dr.. Manuel Quintino Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Location: Netherlands Water Partnership Bezuidenhoutseweg 2 2594 AV Den Haag
Angola is a country in full development. In all sectors, foreign aid is welcome. This also applies to the water sector. The Angolan government has an ambitious investment in the water sector for the period 2011-2016, several programmed activities such as the following:
a) the construction of laboratories for research on water quality; b) strengthening of water supply and sanitation systems in several provincial capitals; c) renovation and construction work for the reception of groundwater supply in rural areas
With regard to the Integrated Management of Hydraulics Resources, the Ministry of Energy and Water (Minea) through the National Directorate of Hydraulics Resources (DNRH) for the period 2011 to 2016 developed the general policy (22) for Integrated Application of Hydraulics Resources of Hydrographic Basins on the program.
On October 5, 2010, the Institutional Development of the Water Sector (PDISA) was officially launched. The program is partly funded by the Government of the Republic of Angola (49.7%) and partly by the World Bank (50.3%).
PDISA includes the following structural elements: a) Development of water bodies in the subsector b) Management of Hydraulics Resources c) Renovation of water supply systems d) Institutional empowerment and management of change
To implement these and other projects, the Angolan government is looking for knowledgeable investors, agents and contractors. This is an excellent opportunity for Dutch water companies. The National Director of the Angolan Ministry of Water and Energy Dr.. Manuel Quintino will be coming to the Netherlands to seek collaboration with Dutch companies.
During this mission, there will be discussions on incoming, current and future projects and investment opportunities Dutch companies. Besides the water sector Dr. Quintino touch on the energy sector, which proves to be quite promising.
We invite you to participate in this unique seminar. At present, companies can still register for the seminar . In addition there is also possibility (if you would like) for the incoming mission during the day to visit your offices. This will allow you to make show what services and products your organization may offer , quite an effective way to ntwork and market.
The mission will be here from March 28, 2011 through April 2, 2011 in the Netherlands.
You can register by mail Frank@angolact.com : You will receive a digital confirmation of your registration.
Program Seminar March 30, 2011 10.00 Welcome by Dr. Joaquim Duarte, Consul General Republic of Angola 10.20 am Presentation / Introduction by Frank Antonio, Angola Center for Trade 10.40 Presentation about investment opportunities,plans and projects in Angola's Water and Energy Sector, Dr. Quintino 11.20 Coffee break 11.35 Questions Session 12.00 Networking Session 14.00 Closing - Refreshments
For more information please contact Angola Center for Trade and Development Cooperation: Name: Frank Antonio Tel.: 0614115363 Email: Frank@angolact.com
The Angolan inbound trade mission is sponsored by Angola Center for Trade and Development Cooperation (ACT). Your Guide When doing business in Angola
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