Credentials / Profile:
Mr. Bharat Merchant (Country Director Tanzania)
Cosmic Heights A Wing Apt. 1005, Bhakti Park, Wadla East, Mumbai 400037 India
Education:
1. M. A. , Hindu College, Delhi.
2. Post Graduation from IIFT [Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi]
SHORT PROFILE : AFRICA FINANCE, INVESTMENTS & MARKETING AND LATEST AfCFTA
{African Continental Free Trade Area} WHICH OFFERS NEW DIRECTION AND DIMENSION TO
AFRICAN CONTINENTFREE TRADE. COVERING DUTY-FREE TRADE AMONG 54 AFRICAN COUNTRIES.
BANK OF MAURITIUS, TDB, AFDB, BADEA+OTHER FINANCIAL BANKS AND INSTITUTES.
African Countries Trade & Investment adviser and specialist:
Latest innovative structure raising finance for African countries REGIONAL stock markets. (The Capital Market Finance Raising is still low in Africa).
We structure cross-listing of Regional African Stock Market Equity on AFRINEX EXCHANGE https://www.afrinexexchange.com and other Global markets, 2nd cross-listing of companies. {We are focused on Raising Local Currency Debt, which has NO DEVALUATION RISK. We specialize in raising finance, Raising Local Currency Debt by Private Investors,
Financial Institutions, Pension Funds, By African and global financial institutions. To arrange & structure financing for African countries’ trade requirements, For Projects in African countries to arrange private Equity, Debt, and Institutional Financing at very low interest rates, BY local very Hi-net worth Africans as equity partners.
Local & Federal Government liaison, support for Projects land procurement, govt. permission plus Government incentives, and concessions for the project.
Having very high clout with African entrepreneurs and private equity investors, tosource the right local directors/partners for Project smooth working with maximum support and incentives from the Government.
PRODUCTS, PROJECTS.
ENTRY.
BUSINESS MODEL:
WE PROPOSE TO COVER COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL RISK FOR INVESTMENT
ANDTRADING.
THE LATEST INPUTS TO SUPPORT THESE ARE:
A. PAPSS [PAN -AFRICAN PAYMENT & SETTLEMENT SYSTEM] BYPASS SWIFT NY, LONDON, HK PAYMENT SAVING US$ 40 BILLION PER YEAR OF AFRICAN GOVT. CENTRAL BANKS & ALL CLIENTS.
B. IAIGF [INTRA AFRICAN INVESTMENT GUARANTEE FACILITY]
C. EATPP [EGYPT-AFRICA TRADE PROMOTION PROGRAM}
D. IAEFF [ INTRA-AFRICAN EXPORT FINANCING FACILITY]
E. IP/EPZ [ INDUSTRIAL PARKS AND EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES INITIATIVE.
F. ETCs [ EXPORT TRADING COMPANIES ETCs INITIATIVE]
G. ITSS [ INTRA AFRICAN TRADE SERVICES SUPPORT FACILITY]
H. AFRICA FILM DEVELOPMENT FINANCING FACILITY.
I. COUNTRY -AFRICA AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITY BUSINESS COUNCILS PROGRAMME
THE LATEST TREND AFTER:
COP28 in Dubai, November 30 to December 12, 2023.
To reduce global warming and save the African continent and our mother earth from
climate change calamities and global warming. To support Africa’s SDG {sustainable
development goals by raising ESG green bonds/ green financing instruments, raising
finance to support Africa’s development projects by raising Local currency debt. We are
assured full financing to raise these Local Currency debts [ all types of bond green/
municipal / development bond by African financial institutes, African and global pension
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funds, and Scandinavian green investors.
TO RAISE THIS FINANCE ON LOCAL AFRICAN REGIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE AND ON
NEWLY STRUCTURED AFRINEX EXCHANGE MAURITIUS TO SUPPORT RAISING FINANCE
FOR AFRICAN COUNTRIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FROM US$ 5 MILLION TO US$ 100
MILLION AT VERY LOW-COST RAISE FINANCE FOR AFRICA’S ESG SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS.
Information on my / our background in Africa, as per my short profile for Africa
Business Entry & Marketing.
a. my stay in the United States from 1997 to 2006, I attended, twice the Summit of
African Heads of States in Atlanta USA. During this Summit, most of the Heads of
state get together in Atlanta, the information is as follows:
b. The African Heads of State Meet, in Atlanta USA detail.
I / We had t h e privilege to attend t h e Two African Heads of State Summit in
Atlanta.
Ambassador Andrew Young Brings African Presidents and Heads of State
foreignpolicyblogs.com/…/ambassador-Andrew-young-brings-Africa…
20 Sep 2010 – Ambassador Andrew Young Brings African Presidents and Heads of
State to Atlanta, Georgia. Southern Africa … on dates and location on the African
continent for the 2011 Leon H. Sullivan Summit … and over the past 10 years
trained participants from all walks of life in Namibia, Uganda, and USA. …
► : Message: AMBASSADOR ANDREW YOUNG CHAIRED THE AFRICA …
groups.yahoo.com/group/theblacklist/message/18400 –
4 Nov 2010
Atlanta Mayor Kai Reed reveals his DNA – Roots traced to the Ibo ….organized by
the Leon H Sullivan Foundation, organizers of the Africa Summit…..Chaired by
Ambassador Andrew Young, graced by Head of State Coliseum Balsam, ….Miss
Africa USA was a special guest and AWDF-USA was one of the …
Abuja : Message: African Heads of State meet in Atlanta …
Nigerian : Message: HOW ANDREW YOUNG AND HIS FRIEND OBJ …
Due to my attendance at these summits twice, I was in personal contact with President Moi and his
Government of Kenya, plus other senior Statesmen of African Continent Countries.
I have achieved a good breakthrough through my two-time participation in the African
HeadSummit in Atlanta USA.
Our Past Success & Achievements:
Had offered large credit lines to Government of Zambia from Singapore withsuccess
of payment receipt from Zambia.
The huge volume claim Recovery of Political Risk cover For Nigeria & Sudan fromECGC
India.
During My USA Stay, was Advisor to USA NASDAQ listed company for their investment in
Cameron and West Africa in Telecom broadband sector.
Had Structured their investment of US$ 25 Million in 2004-2005 For SAKON, a subsidiary
of Titan wireless, who have put up new Broadband Projects in Cameron, Ghana, and
Bangladesh with a full cover of political and commercial riskby Global Financial Institutes
OPIC & USA EXIM BANK.
With the above background,
At present exploring secured risk-free business models’ exposure
to invest & market Indian products, Scandinavian, USA, and European projects and
services in African continents.
With fully Secured Payment BUSINESS MODELS.
Experience to Execute:
❖ My multiple visits to 33 countries in the African continent with long physical
stay, in Nigeria, DRC Congo, Zambia, Kenya, and Tanzania incorporation
of local companies in Regional Trade blocks/ Hub ofECOWAS {West Africa}
and COMESA {Central & East Africa}
The countries that have vast potential, that India should explore are as
follows.
❖ Congo, with a focus on the Lubumbashi Region.
We have put our focus on sourcing Lithium for electrical with applicable batteries
and minerals like Graphite. We also offer Mercury Free Gold Dust processing with
South African and German technology.
The latest secure model of supply warehouses which are available in Lubumbashi,
Zambia, and Tanzania.
Credentials / Profile:
1. Education:
M. A. Delhi Hindu College.
Post Graduation from IIFT [Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi] First Five
Business School of India 1972-73.
Website: www.iift.edu/iift
THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE is among first five Business
Schools of India.
2. Experience: 45 years in International Marketing and Finance with
8 Years Stay in Atlanta USA.
5 Years in Moscow Russia & CIS
3 Years in Malaysia/Singapore.
15 Years in African Countries.
{With Residential stay in five African Countries Multiple Visits to 33
Countries, Expert on African Trade }
COMESA:
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
www.comesa.int/
ECOWAS:
THE ECOWAS COMMISSION { West African Countries}
www.ecowas.int/
SADC:
Southern African Development Community ::
www.sadc.int/
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Present Status:
FOUNDER PROMOTER, DANISH GREEN PROJECTS & FINANCING ADVISERS.
(This company has been merged to SCANDI ESG LTD, TANZANIA)
With a Founding Partner Anders LINDQUIST – a founder of EcoStone housing.
We are in a process to put SCANDI ESG in Kenya, Sweden and USA.
A. CHIEF COORDINATOR
GREEN FINANCE & GREEN BOND,
For Creating Green Exchange & Green Bond Exchange with Mauritius Stock Exchange to
List and Raise Finance for Green Bonds to Finance Green Projects in India, African
Continent & Emerging Countries.
Specialized in International Marketing, Trade Finance, Financing of Short Term & Long-
Term Credits to Emerging Countries & African Countries.
B. Director of India Home Loans LtdBSE
Code 530979
Website: http://indiahomeloans.co.in affiliated to
National Housing Bank Website: www.nhb.org.in/
Accredited by NHB [National Housing Bank] Mumbai India
Exploring Housing Finance opportunities India by raising Finance Globally and in India.
Plus, Under LOW-COST AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, we are tied up with the Swedish
technology with our Founding Partner Anders LINDQUIST who have built many houses in
Nigeria, Ghana, Panama etc.
ECHO- housing Founder (ANDERS LINDQUIST) already met the Prime Minister of
Maharashtra and finalized to enter Indian market in Mumbai and Maharashtra to build
affordable housing.
C. Former Director of Mohit Industries Ltd
BSE Code No.531453
Website: www.mohitindustries.com
D. Founder Promoter Director of Mohit
E-Waste Recovery Pvt Ltd subsidiary of
Mohit Industries Ltd.
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E. Past Director WOW Vision Pte Ltd
Singapore
Website: www.wow-vision.com
Leader in Wireless Technology Cloud Computing AV.
F. Adviser & Global Marketing Agent Infinity Industrial Park Ltd.,
www.infinityindustrialpark.com
Nairobi KenyaUS$250 Million First Private Industrial Park of African
Continent.
1. Education:
M. A. Delhi Hindu College.
Post Graduation from IIFT [Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Delhi] First Five
Business School of India 1972-73.
Website: www.iift.edu/iift
THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE is among first five Business
Schools of India.
2. Experience: 45 years in International Marketing and Finance with
8 Years Stay in Atlanta USA.
5 Years in Moscow Russia & CIS
3 Years in Malaysia/Singapore.
15 Years in African Countries.
{With Residential stay in five African Countries Multiple Visits to 33
Countries, Expert on African Trade }
COMESA:
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
www.comesa.int/
ECOWAS:
THE ECOWAS COMMISSION { West African Countries}
www.ecowas.int/
SADC:
Southern African Development Community ::
www.sadc.int/
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Present Status:
FOUNDER PROMOTER, DANISH GREEN PROJECTS & FINANCING ADVISERS.
(This company has been merged to SCANDI ESG LTD, TANZANIA)
With a Founding Partner Anders LINDQUIST – a founder of EcoStone housing.
We are in a process to put SCANDI ESG in Kenya, Sweden and USA.
A. CHIEF COORDINATOR
GREEN FINANCE & GREEN BOND,
For Creating Green Exchange & Green Bond Exchange with Mauritius Stock Exchange to
List and Raise Finance for Green Bonds to Finance Green Projects in India, African
Continent & Emerging Countries.
Specialized in International Marketing, Trade Finance, Financing of Short Term & Long-
Term Credits to Emerging Countries & African Countries.
B. Director of India Home Loans LtdBSE
Code 530979
Website: http://indiahomeloans.co.in affiliated to
National Housing Bank Website: www.nhb.org.in/
Accredited by NHB [National Housing Bank] Mumbai India
Exploring Housing Finance opportunities India by raising Finance Globally and in India.
Plus, Under LOW-COST AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, we are tied up with the Swedish
technology with our Founding Partner Anders LINDQUIST who have built many houses in
Nigeria, Ghana, Panama etc.
ECHO- housing Founder (ANDERS LINDQUIST) already met the Prime Minister of
Maharashtra and finalized to enter Indian market in Mumbai and Maharashtra to build
affordable housing.
C. Former Director of Mohit Industries Ltd
BSE Code No.531453
Website: www.mohitindustries.com
D. Founder Promoter Director of Mohit
E-Waste Recovery Pvt Ltd subsidiary of
Mohit Industries Ltd.
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E. Past Director WOW Vision Pte Ltd
Singapore
Website: www.wow-vision.com
Leader in Wireless Technology Cloud Computing AV.
F. Adviser & Global Marketing Agent Infinity Industrial Park Ltd.,
www.infinityindustrialpark.com
Nairobi KenyaUS$250 Million First Private Industrial Park of African
Continent.
Expertise:
In S. E. Asia, Russia and CIS.
AT PRESENT IN INDIA, TANZANIA, KENYA, SWEDEN AND USA.
PROFESTIONAL EXPERT TO ADVISE INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES AND CORPORATES FOR
INDIA BUSINESS ENTRY AFRICAN CONTINENT.
EMERGING MARKETS AFRICAN CONTINENT.WITH FULLY SECURED BUSINESS MODEL,
COVERING ALL RISKS POLITICAL AND COMMERCIAL + INVESTMENT RISK.
Additional Qualification:
1. Past President of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Alumni Association, Bombay
Chapter.
2. General Secretary, Bombay Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s College
1970-71
3. Executive Committee Member, India Brazil Association,
4. Former Honorary Secretary of Indian Business Association, Russian Federation
1994-1996.
5. Former Active Silver Member Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce,
Atlanta United States.
6.
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7. Was on selection Panel to Give IIFTian of the
Year Award along with prominent IIFTian Alumni.
Sushil Roongta Former Chairman [ SAIL]
Steel Authority of India
Arvind Pandlai Former Chairman STC
Director General & Faculty Members of IIFT.
Have unanimously awarded the Award for year 2009,
To Prominent IIFTian Alumni,
Rashesh Shah Chairman & MD Edelweiss Ltd.
7. Former Board of Director,
JT. Secretary Lions Club of Carter Road Mumbai.
Sports & Professional Service Distinction:
1. Silver Medal Winner Highest Scorer for Indian Water Polo Team.BEST
CENTER FORWARD OF VI. ASIAN GAMES.
VI. Sixth Asian Games, Bangkok Thailand 1970.
The Indian Water Polo Team was awarded as the best team of the year fromIndia by
Indian sports Journalist association.
Selected as Indian Player to Play for Combine Asian Water Polo Eleven against
European Water Polo Eleven.
Vice-Captain of Indian Team, Water Polo, Tehran Iran, VII. Seventh Asian Games
1974 Tehran Iran.
Twice Gold Medal winner India-Sri Lanka Dual Aquatic & Water Polo
Championship. 1069-1971
2. Four-Time Water Polo NATIONAL Champion
1967 to 1971 Gold Medal National Swimming &
Water polo Championship.
4. LONG DISTANT RIVER SWIMMING GOLD MEDAL HARI OM ASHRAM TAPTI RIVER
1968 & 1969.
5. URAN TO GATEWAY OF INDIA SEA SWIMMING IN 1967
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@ 16 YEAR AGE IN RECORD TIME 2 HOURS 55 MINITUES, WHICH INSPIRENATHUBHAI
PAHADE [ MIHIR SEN] OF GUJARAT
TO TAKE UP LONG DISTANT SWIMMING, INTRODUCE AND TAUGHT LONG DISTANT
SEA SWIMMING.
6. Winning Team Intercollegiate Mumbai university St. Xavier College Mumbai 1966-67.
7. Captain of Mumbai University and Winner Mumbai university ALL INDIA University
Championship Jaipur 1969 & Varanasi 1971.
8. Captain Bhavans College Gold Medal Mumbai Inter Collegiate Championship 1968-69
9. Captain Hindu College Gold Medal Delhi Inter Collegiate Championship 1972-73 Delhi.
10. Captain Garware Law college Pune Gold Medal Pune Inter Collegiate Championship
1973-74.
11. Captain Elphinstone College Team Mumbai university 1971-72.
12. Captain PM Hindu Bath, Maharashtra State Water Polo Team which won the Gold
Medalat State, National’s Invitation Meets Kolkata, and Delhi All India Invitation
Open Water Polo Championship.
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