Consultancy
APIX – Investment Arm of the Senegalese Government
Utho were advisors to APIX to assist with boosting investment into Senegal from South African companies. Identification of key sectors for capital project focus within Senegal; Short-listing of specific investment opportunities in Senegal for South African entrepreneurs / companies in each focus sector Preparing a target list of at least sixty South African companies / entrepreneurs with a strong potential to invest in the focus sectors in Senegal Framework for arranging one-on-one meetings with the above mentioned South African companies / entrepreneurs and Senegalese counterparts and institutions; Evolving a plan to arrange focused business delegations from South Africa to Senegal Evaluating current strengths and systems for Overseas Investment Promotion in Senegal Based on this evaluation recommend initiatives to enhance the quality and effectiveness of support systems, which would make Senegal a more investor-friendly destination Propose a “Matrix of Institutional Alliances” between companies and organisations in Senegal and South Africa to give a sustained boost to these efforts.
DBSA: SAPP study on Cross Border Financing Models for Regional Power Projects in the SADC Region
Utho were the lead consultants to the DBSA on this project. The study was designed to assist the region to overcome the challenges and bottlenecks that are currently hindering the development of regional power projects. The study was funded by the DBSA and AfD, and its main objectives was as follows: Review existing cross-border financing models and approaches with the aim of ascertaining best practice, and best ‘fit’; Develop a ‘situational and needs analysis’ of the SADC regional project financing environment; Develop generic principles and cross-border financing models [including institutional, regulatory, legal and political arrangements] Develop specific principles and cross-border financing models and Recommend the best option for the SADC region and an associated implementation procedure.
SADC Banking Association
Utho was the technical advisor to Southern African Development Community- Banking Association (SADCBA) & Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to assist formulate infrastructure development in SADC by providing technical assistance in the form of: Identification and prioritisation of projects for PPPs; Training and capacity building; Networking initiatives to promote PPPs in the region; Short and long term technical assistance for PPP related projects; and Monitoring and evaluation This project involved 6 countries in SADC including; Zambia, Tanzania, Mauritius, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique
DBSA: SAPP study on Cross Border Financing Models for Regional Power Projects in the SADC Region
Selected and packaged 10 power projects in the SADC region for the Investors’ Round Table Conference held in July 2009. The final output was Project Information Reports for each of the selected projects for distribution to delegates. These reports were designed to convey the appropriate level of information to potential investors, developers, EPC contractors and other stakeholders in attendance.
National Treasury
Utho Capital were consultants to the National Treasury to assist in the Capacity building project with the Public Private Partnership Unit of National Treasury. The main purpose of the Project was to carry out institutional surveys and develop funding plans that would provide a solid foundation for focused capacity building initiatives designed to enhance both conventional and PPP procurement capacity in provincial treasuries.
National Treasury
Utho Capital were consultants to the National Treasury to assist in the review and drafting of the BEE guidelines and framework for PPPS in South Africa.
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