T he S we dish No rth Af rican Chamber Of Commerce
”Bringing the Swedish & North African
Business Communities together”
What
What
is Swenacc?
is Swenacc?
The Swedish North African Chamber of Commerce, SWENACC,
is a non-profit membership organisation that was established
in Stockholm in 2012 with the aim to facilitate and empower
two-way trade and investments between Sweden and North Africa.
The initiative to create SWENACC was taken by two members of the North African
diaspora in Sweden in response to recent developments in North Africa. The new
situation there has opened up further opportunities for Sweden to capture the
growing business opportunities in an expansive market and for North Africa to
diversify its exports to lucrative markets, such as Sweden.
Thus economic complementarities, geographical proximity and mutual interests on
both sides hold promises of establishing a sustainable win-win trade partnership.
Against this background SWENACC, and with the support of its members as well as its
business, government and institutional partners, seeks to achieve its vision: “to be the
premier network for the Swedish & North African business communities and contribute
to the development of a new dynamic, long term trade partnership between Sweden
and Northern Africa”.
SWENACC is led by a Board of Directors consisting of 15 elected members, with
in-depth knowledge of the North African & Swedish markets, including representatives
from renowned companies such as Volvo AB, Ericsson and NASDAQ OMX.
To facilitate the work of the Board, two committees have been established:
the Executive and the North African Committee.
The Board of Directors and the Executive Committee are led by the Chairman, Mathias
Mossberg a former career Swedish Ambassador who has served in the MENA region,
and supported by the General Secretary, Yacine Slamti who is the initiator of the
SWENACC and has played a key role in the establishment of the Swedish Trade Council
(now called Business Sweden) in the Maghreb.
The North African Committee is composed of leading persons from the North African
diaspora living in Sweden, one per North African country, and plays a strategic bridgebuilding role to help establishing viable high level networks and a fruitful exchange of
experiences, information and expertise.
SWENACC is primarily funded by annual membership dues and income from services
provided to members, governmental entities and other organisations/institutions.
What benefits do you get
from membership?
SWENACC is a cost efficient way to grow your sales and increase
your presence in North Africa/Sweden
Increase your Network & Visibility
Gain access to a high level network offering you the opportunity to establish privileged
contacts with entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, economic development
organizations and government leaders.
Showcase your business to new prospects and existing clients and increase your list of
business contacts in Sweden and North Africa.
Influence
SWENACC is your forum for addressing key issues impacting your business in Northern
Africa/Sweden. Our privileged access, strong ties to key decision-makers and policy
officials offers you the opportunity to influence strategic partners or address critical
issues with authorities.
Knowledge
We are culturally sensitive and have in depth knowledge of both Swedish and North
African political and economic structures and can use this knowledge to address your
business challenges. This exclusive access to information and business intelligence will
certainly have a positive impact on your business performance.
Communication
SWENACC’s ambition is to play an important role in the consolidation of the relationship
between Sweden and North Africa providing assured impact and visibility in the media.
You will thus benefit from exposure in Swedish and North African media.
”SWENACC is a timely and promising initiative that has a great
potential to promote trade and investments between Sweden
and North Africa”
- Dr. Ewa BJÖRLING, Swedish Minister for Trade
What do we do?
In order to fulfil its mission, to promote Swedish and
North African interests, SWENACC intends to provide
professional services and support such as:
Insight and updated information on trade and investment conditions &
opportunities as well as political developments in North Africa and Sweden
through our:
• rich calendar of events; seminars, after-works, breakfast meetings, conferences; with high profile speakers culminating in the annual Swedish North African business days;
•website;
•publications;
•courses.
Strategic relationship building with key Executives and Influencers in North
Africa or Sweden through our:
•Ambassador Series, receptions for dignitaries and exclusive networking events with private sector leaders and high-level government officials;
•close dialogue with the diplomatic corps, government officials and major business organisations to lobby on matters affecting our members;
•ability to arrange one to one meetings with key targeted industrial players,
potential partners, influential business leaders or government officials.
Sustainable relationship building through our:
• role as initiator and manager of long-term sector programs between Sweden and North Africa;
•drawing attention to the central position of the North African diaspora in Sweden in establishing two-way trade partnerships.
Business development assistance through the organisation of:
•trade fairs to develop connections with potential local partners and buyers;
•Round tables/ seminars and courses to learn how to tap into business opportunities and successfully navigate in the Swedish and North African business environment;
•business matching opportunities with potential customers and partners targeted to your specific interests and requirements.
Marketing and advertising through our:
•website reaching several million potential readers across North Africa and Sweden;
•press and media coverage and visibility in social networks.
Beyond trade cooperation through our:
•educational exchange initiatives such as twinning between Swedish and North African business schools;
•gender approach trying to facilitate contacts between Swedish and North African Executive Women;
•CSR promotion.
What are the swenacc membership levels and advantages?
Benfits Included In Your Membership
FOunding
Membership
VIP
Membership
Business
Membership
Unique access to the Swedish and North African
business communities
Unique access to an extensive calendar of business
development events
Unique access to networking opportunities with business
leaders and experts as well as high level officials
Unique access to invaluable experience and
knowledge sharing
Unique access to updated information through
SWENACC’s website
Be part of a stronger voice towards highest authorities in
North Africa and Sweden
Raise your company profile in North Africa and Sweden
Logo in our website
Members rates to SWENACC events and business services
Register your company on the Business Matchmaking
Online Database
Featured on the website and in our publications as a
VIP member and larger logo size
VIP seating at all major events
Automatic Invitation to Exclusive networking Events
Keynote speaker opportunities at major and relevant events
Featured on the website and in our publications as a
Funding member and larger logo size
Free access to information in the Business Matchmaking
Online Database
Opportunity of publishing guest columns on the website
Preferred Pricing to all Chamber Events and services
FOunding membership
(Annual membership and service fee: 50.000 SEK)
This is the inner circle – the superlative membership level. The Funding Membership is the most
influential and prominent of all memberships. You and your company are investing in the present
and the future of the Chamber and will be a strategic partner as the Chamber continues to grow and
expand. At the Funding Member level you will ensure that your company gets maximum exposure
within all the Chamber’s areas of operation. You are not only playing a vital part of the future of the
Chamber but you and your company are also portraying to the outside world that you want to continue
the impressive legacy of creating value for Swedish-North African business.
VIP membership
(Annual membership and service fee: 25.000 SEK)
The VIP Membership gives you a prestigious role within the Chamber.
Your company is leading the way by your commitment and support and in return gets benefits almost
parallel to being a Funding Member. The VIP Membership will ensure that your company will receive
preferential treatment within all the Chamber’s areas of operation.
Business membership
(Annual membership and service fee: 5.000–10.000 or 15.000 SEK depending on the company turnover)
This is the entry level to the Chamber for companies and organizations. This is your way to get to know
the Chamber and utilize the power of its network and services. Also, it is an ideal introduction to the
world of opportunities available to you as a Chamber Member. Membership application to the Swedish North African Chamber Of Commerce (swenacc)
Scan and email the application to [email protected]
Membership type*
Founding membership***
VIP membership
Business membership
company turnover > 500 Miillion SEK company turnover ≥ 50 - 500 ≤ Million SEK
company turnover < 50 Million SEK
Service Fee**
Member fee
Total (exclusive of VAT)
46 000 SEK
4 000 SEK
4 167 SEK / month
23 000 SEK
2 000 SEK
2 084 SEK / month
13 800 SEK
9 200 SEK
4 600 SEK
1 200 SEK
800 SEK
400 SEK
1 250 SEK / month
834 SEK / month
417 SEK / month
Details
Registered Company name .........................................................................................................................................................................
Trading name (if different from above) ....................................................................................................................................................
Number of employees ................................................................ Turnover ............................................................................................
Postal Address (including street, post code, city and country)
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Main Phone Number ................................................................... Main Fax Number ............................................................................
Email Address …..…………………………..................……………………. Web site ............................................................................................
What is your main reason for joining SWENACC and what do you expect?
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Industry (please tick the relevant box that applies to your business)
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Cultural and Recreational Services
Health and Community Services
Construction
Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants
Electricity, Gas and Water Supply
Finance, Legal and Insurance
ICT / Communication Services
Transport and Storage
Manufacturing
Government, Administration and Defence
Personal and Other Services
Mining
Retail Trade
Education
Wholesale Trade
Property and Business Services
Contact Person Details
Mrs.
Mr.
First Name .................................................................................... Last Name ..........................................................................................
Role ................................................................................................ Mobile ................................................................................................
Fax .................................................................................................. Email ...................................................................................................
Date................................................................................................. Signature ...........................................................................................
* Membership subscription year from 1 January to 31 December. For members joining after 31 October 50% of the subscription
fee is payable for the first year. Membership is renewed automatically from year to year, unless the cancellation is received three
months in advance.
** The service fee is tax-deductible.
*** Founding membership: annual membership and service fee 50 000 SEK (year 1), 40 000 SEK (year 2), 25 000 SEK (year 3)
Who we are
This is a presentation of the SWENACC’s board members
included in the Executive Committee.
Former ambassador H.E.
Mr Mathias MOSSBERG, Chairman
Current Occupation/assignments: writer, researcher
Previous positions: Assistant Under-Secretary for Africa and the
Middle East at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs; Swedish ambassador to
Morocco; Adviser on dialogue with the Muslim world at the Ministry;
Special investigator on Security policy; Mediator for the OSCE in
Nagorno-Karabach; Diplomatic posts in i.a. London, Amman, New York,
Moscow and Geneva; Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle
East Studies (CMES), Lund University
Education: Bachelor of Law and of Arts from Uppsala
University; Collège d’Europe, Bruges, Institut des Hautes Études
Internationales, Geneva
Languages spoken & written: Swedish (mother tongue);
English (fluent); French (fluent); Russian and German
Working with North Africa since: 1988
Mr Yacine SLAMTI, Secretary General & Initiator
Current Occupation/assignments: Secretary General,
responsible for the management of SWENACC
Previous positions: Senior consultant at the Swedish Trade
Council’s North Africa office (Business Sweden); Programme
Officer at Sida working with North and West Africa
Education: Master of Arts in Political Science from Uppsala
University; Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII)
Languages spoken & written: French (mother tongue);
Swedish (fluent); English (fluent);
Maghreb Arabic (intermediate)
Working with North Africa since: 2006
Mrs Catharina NYSTEDT-RINGBORG, Vice-Chairman
Mr Erik EDLING, Treasurer
Current Occupation/assignments: Director of the Board at
PA resources since 2006, adviser to a number of energy- and power
companies working internationally
Previous positions: Board member and adviser to several international
energy- and power companies, SVP of ABB Ltd, leading positions in
AGA SIR, France, the Swedish Government offices and OECD
Education: Bachelor of Economics; Master of Political Science; MBA
International Business Management and Interpreter training, Sorbonne
Languages spoken & written: Swedish (mother tongue), French
(second mother tongue) English (fluent) German (fluent) Spanish
(intermediate)
Working with North Africa since: 1995
Current Occupation/assignments: Project manager at the
International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR), responsible for
new markets and more especially the MENA and Eurasia regions
Previous positions: Board Business Intelligence & Media
Monitoring at Kreab Gavin Anderson; experience from UNICEF
Education: Master of Arts in Political Science from Uppsala
University
Languages spoken & written: Swedish (mother tongue);
English (fluent); French (basic)
Working with North Africa since: 2010
Mrs Karin FRIES, Vice-Chairman
Current Occupation/assignments: Fund Manager at Carnegie FONDER
answering for the African fund
Previous positions: Portfolio Manager and Analyst at HQ Fonder;
Client advisor at HQ Fonder
Education: BA Economics from the University of South Carolina;
Master of Economics from Lund University; Certified European Financial
Analyst (CEFA) from the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)
Languages spoken & written: Swedish (mother tongue);
English (fluent); French (intermediate)
Working with North Africa since: 2006
Mr Amr CHERIF, Representative of
SWENACC’s North African Committee
Current Occupation/assignments: Senior Consultant at Syncron
Previous positions: account manager at W.S. Software AB,
consultant at the Swedish Trade Council
Education: American University in Cairo
Languages spoken & written: Swedish (mother tongue);
Arabic (mother tongue), English (fluent)
Working with North Africa since: 2006
Mr Hans Gösta ENGZELL, adjunct member of
the Board of Directors’ Executive Committee
Current Occupation/assignments: board assignments, mentorship
Previous positions: Vice President and Senior Relationship
Manager for Middle East and Africa at Nordea Bank; Area Manager
for the Middle East at the Swedish Trade Council
Education: Bachelor of law and has a degree in Economics
Languages spoken & written: Swedish (mother tongue);
English (fluent); French (fluent)
Working with North Africa since: 1985
Do you want to
know more about us?
If you have any further questions do not hesitate
to contact our Secretary General and Co-Founder,
Yacine Slamti, using the contact details below.
Contact:
You are also most welcome to visit our website
www.swenacc.se
buro2.se
Tel +46 (0)70-143 22 52
Email [email protected]