The Business Call to Action (BCtA), will host a panel discussion and reception featuring senior representatives from two of Kenya’s leading companies, Equity Bank and Safaricom.

The event will take place at Sarova Stanley, Wednesday, May 16 at 18:00. Attendees at this event will hear private sector representatives speak about current trends in East Africa’s inclusive business landscape and have the opportunity to meet with BCtA partner organizations, companies and institutions.

Recognizing the importance of the private sector for promoting innovation and economic development, the Business Call to Action (BCtA), a global initiative housed at the UN Development Programme (UNDP), encourages companies to promote inclusive business through initiatives which offer the potential for both commercial success and development impact. (www.businesscalltoaction.org)

The event is co-convened by Kenya ICT Board and Accenture Development Partnerships. The event is sponsored by Sarova Stanley Hotels.

What: Supporting Inclusive Business Models in East Africa, Panel Discussion and Reception

Featured Speakers:

Mary WangariWamae, Equity Bank Director Strategy & Corporate Affairs

Sylvia Mulinge, Safaricom Business Enterprise Unit GM 

Humphrey Muturi, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya GM for SME Banking

Nat Robinson, JuhudiKilimo CEO

Moderator:

Susan Chaffin, Business Call to Action Programme Manager

When: Wednesday, May 16, 2010 at 18:00 (6:00 pm)

Where: Sarova Stanley, Corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street, Nairobi

Contact: For more information about the event please contact: Susan Chaffin; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Kenyan Mobile Tel: 733-23-3623; UNDP NY Tel: 1-212-906-5871

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