The Bassiouni Group|Trade

International Trade & Sustainable Development Solutions

Agribusiness | Infrastructure | Energy | IT |Manufacturing | Security & Defense

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Who We Are

Our Expertise:

The Bassiouni Group is a New York-based Global Development firm with a focus on emerging/frontier markets. Working together with key trading partners, TBG Trade enables American companies to tap into fast-growing markets in Africa, Latin-America and Asia.

Global trade between the Americas and Africa is increasing at an exponential rate as Trade outgrows Aid. South-South trade has been growing an estimated average annual rate of 10 percent compared to 6 per cent for world trade. The IMF forecasts that between 2016 and 2020, Africa will reach annual growth of 4.3%, which continue to be higher than many other developing and emerging regions worldwide. The continent is home to 6 out of the 10 fastest growing economies and boasts a rising consumer class.

With a network of high-level contacts and industry/business relationships across emerging and frontier markets, TBG Trade is uniquely positioned to help exporters from the Americas to tap into Africa’s explosive growth and rapid development.

Leadership Team:

The TBG Trade team comprises leading experts from the Trade, Corporate Development, Government and International Development fields.

• Dr. David S. Bassiouni – Dr. Bassiouni, a former senior government official, diplomat and International Development veteran, leads TBG. Following government service, has served in the United Nations (UN) system for over twenty years, primarily working with UNICEF, DHA, OCHA and UNDGO in senior positions.

• Mr. David Bassiouni – Mr. Bassiouni specializes in global business, sustainable development, political affairs and crisis management. He helps dynamic companies/ institutions to navigate the global economy and build sustainable solutions for long-term growth and socioeconomic impact.

• Mr. Gavin Ottley – Mr. Ottley is the Managing Director at Gateway to Global (G2G), a leading international business service provider. He specializes in cross-border finance, international trade, economic devolvement and country promotion in the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.

“Despiterecentshocksandchallenges,Africa’shouseholdconsumptionandbusinessspendingarebothgrowingstrongly,offeringcompaniesa$5.6trillionopportunityby2025[…]Sixtypercentofconsumptiongrowthhascomefromanexpandingpopulation,andtherestfromincomesrisingenoughtofuelspendingondiscretionarygoodsandservicesaswellasbasicnecessities—allpoweredbyrapidurbanization.”(McKinsey,September2016)

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What We Do

Our Vision:

To leverage our business, political and cultural insights and become the trusted leader in Sustainable Trade and Development between the Americas and emerging/frontier markets in Africa and Asia.

Our Mission:

Our mission is threefold: to provide a seamless and transparent exporting process for North/South American exporters and emerging market importers; to provide a competitive pricing structure to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship; and to implement Sustainable Trade and Development solutions that empower institutions, companies and communities alike.

Our Unique Approach:

By combining the capabilities of an experienced International Development firm and a proven Import/ Export company, we are able to provide key insights and create sustainable Trade and Development solutions that boost the bottom line while improving the quality of life.

Export + Business Management (E+B) System:

Through our Export Management System, we provide a range of integrated services:

Access to Finance; Business Advisory; Business Counseling; Business Linkages; Business Plan Development; Capacity Building; Corporate Strategy; Due Diligence; Facilitating Market Entry; Growth Management; Knowledge and Skills Management; Legal Advisory; Project Development and Finance; Training; Value Chain Development; Market Site Visits and more.

Trade + Development (T+D) System:

Through our proprietary Trade + Development system, we provide a unique blend of customized consulting and technical assistance services so that our clients can implement projects, access decision-makers, create long-term partnerships and implement sustainable solutions in target markets:

Capacity Development for Public/Private Partnerships; Coalition Building; Community Development; CSR Program Development & Implementation; Market Transformation Assistance; Public-Private Partnerships Development; Technical Assistance & Project Management; Trade Facilitation; Investment Support; Sector Partnerships and more.

AcrossdevelopingAsia,growthwillcontinuetoremainresilientinthe2016-18forecast,reaching5.7%growthin2017-18.Inaddition,domesticdemandwillremainrobustacrossmuchoftheregionoverthenextthreeyears.(AsianDevelopmentBank,2016)

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We provide a comprehensive suite of products that are designed to drive sustainable development across all sectors and improve the quality of life across emerging and frontier markets.

• Agribusiness Inorganic fertilizer; organic fertilizer; agricultural machinery and equipment; and storage silos.

• Energy Solar power installation; pumps for power generation, mining, oil & gas and construction; power transformer tanks; fans, butterfly valves and radiators for power transformers and other applications.

• Food Commodities Various food products including rice, pasta, crackers, cereals, sugar, oils, candies, and wheat as well as packaged goods (canned meat/seafood, dried meat, deli meat, canned/jarred vegetables and fruits, beverages, snacks, ready meals).

• Healthcare Medical digital x-ray equipment, and various used medical equipment.

• Infrastructure Development Low cost sustainable buildings; reinforcement steel and related products; cement and related products; gantries and half gantries (large road signs); road poles (stop signs, caution signs, directional signs, etc.); road guard rails; and lumber products, doors, windows, roofing or any other item related to residential or commercial building construction.

• Manufacturing High-speed packaging machinery for food processing, pharmaceutical and chemical industry.

• Security & Defense Blast mitigation products for defense and commercial use; ballistic armor products; armored vehicles and trucks; and security patrol boats.

• Industrial Supplies Engines and parts for heavy equipment; industrial and specialty chemicals; conveyor belt systems; synthetic resins; industrial and high performance paints; traffic marking paints; and hot dip galvanizing.

Our Product Portfolio

Lookingaheadin2017,growthinLatinAmericaisexpectedtopickuptoalmost2%andprivateconsumptionwillremainsolidduetounchangingemploymentgrowthinnon-resourcesprovinces.OngoingrecoveryintheUnitedStateswillcontinuetobrightengrowthoutlookforCentralAmerica.

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PRODUCT SNAPSHOT: Agribusiness/AgriFood

The Challenge and the Solution

According to WFP and the World Bank, we are entering a new Global Food Crisis: “Food prices are near their historic peaks, and food price volatility is widely seen as the “new normal.” The impact has been devastating for global communities, especially the poorest families and young people. It is noted that “malnutrition contributes to infant, child and maternal illness; decreased learning capacity; lower productivity and higher mortality.” Furthermore, “poor nutrition causes nearly half (45%) of deaths in children under five - 3.1 million children each year.” Overall, “842 million people in the world do not have enough to eat” and the “vast majority of hungry people (827 million) live in developing countries, where 14.3 percent of the population is undernourished.”

As part of our commitment to addressing the Global Food Crisis, we leverage the expertise of The Bassiouni Group’s Humanitarian Response, Logistics and Agriculture Practice Groups and work with a range of commodities producers based in strategic locations such as the Black Sea and Asia. Together, we bridge the gap between producers and buyers, and provide a range of high-quality products including wheat, rice and sugar at competitive prices. We are uniquely positioned to work with INGOs, governmental agencies, and corporations to meet the demand.

Our unique experience in Complex Emergencies, Humanitarian Response & Assistance – coupled with our network of local partners in developing countries - provides us with a unique understanding of the strategic, logistical, and operational elements that are required to enable the production and delivery of Sustainable Food sources to at-risk populations in need.

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The Challenge and the Solution

Emerging/frontier markets face a major housing crisis due to rapid urbanization and a growing slum population. New and innovative approaches to affordable/sustainable housing are necessary if countries want to take advantage of the demographic shift to make cities inclusive, spur economic growth and expand job opportunities,

A new World Bank report (“Stocktaking of the Housing Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa”), projects that Africa could have as many as 1.2 billion urban dwellers by 2050 and 4.5 million new residents in informal settlements each year, most of whom cannot afford basic formal housing or access mortgage loans.

“Adequate quality housing is critically important for economic growth and social inclusion,” said Mamta Murthi, the World Bank Group’s Acting Vice President for Africa. “Governments will need to join hands with the private sector to facilitate investments in housing by expanding access to and improving the quality of existing stock, while at the same time making it easier for people to access land and housing finance.

As part of our commitment to addressing the Global Housing Crisis, we partner with established and proven partners to develop and deploy solutions. One of our leading partners is U.S.-based 84 Lumber. Established in 1956, 84 Lumber is the largest privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors in the U.S. and the company provides a range of housing solutions including affordable housing products. TBG’s partnership with 84 Lumber

Our unique approach to Housing is built upon reliable and proven technological partners, strong local networks (developers and construction firms) in key markets, a Housing Practice Group and a unique understanding of the demand based on our innovative TBG Housing database that captures real-time data on housing trends in sub-Saharan Africa, LatAm and Southeast Asia. Furthermore, TBG is committed to developing high-quality housing that is economical, environmentally safe, technologically advanced and socially impactful.

PRODUCT SNAPSHOT: Housing

The Bassiouni Group | Trade

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