The Zimbabwe Diaspora Investment Conference in London

Date: Saturday 26th September 2009

08.45 to 16.30*

Venue: University of East London, Docklands Campus, E16 2RD

The conference which is being hosted by the Zimbabwe Diaspora Development Interface (ZDDI) seeks to provide a platform for the Zimbabwean Diaspora to interact and converse with various key stakeholders on development, investment and migration matters. The conference will focus on; key policy issues relating to investment opportunities for the Zimbabwean Diaspora, skills return and development among other issues.

Guest Speakers:

From the Zimbabwe Government

Mr Richard Mbaiwa- Zimbabwe Investment Authority CEO,

Mr Emmanuel Munyukwi- Zimbabwe Stock Exchange CEO,

Mr Lazarus Muriritirwa- Policy and Implementation Director PM’s Office

Hon. Minister of State in the PM’s Office, Gordon Moyo (MP)

From Her Majesty’s Government

Mr John Dennis, Head of Zimbabwe Unit -Foreign & Common Wealth Office

Mr Robert Shooter, (Department for International Development)

United Kingdom Border Agency Representative

NB* Entry to this Conference is strictly by invitation and open to Zimbabwe Diaspora organisations, experts and interested individuals .Upon application to the email address below a non-transferable E-ticket with name will be issued. Places are limited & the ZDDI reserves the right to restrict access to any of its meetings without notice or explanation. Attendees will be required to present photo identification to provide confidence the ticket holder is genuine. If you would like to attend please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it stating your name and affiliation by Friday 11th September 09.

On the conference day doors will be open at 08. 30am and coffee & croissants and registration will start at 8.30am. We ask that you are in your seats by 09.20. After 9.20 we cannot guarantee you entry into the Conference venue. Your non-transferable E-Ticket must be presented on arrival along with your photo ID to avoid inconveniences. A hot lunch will be served to the delegates.