Please allow me to introduce myself.

Prof. Israel Kodiaga is recognised as one of Africa's leading political analysts, futurists, researchers, strategists and the most passionate of keynote speakers. He has written papers and trained widely on issues in financial sector management, foreign exchange and reserves management and regulation. Backed by years of research Israel has gained very firm grounding on African governance, economic, security challenges and risk analysis. As director of SDI and a core faculty at The African Centre for International Studies, Israel consults for a host of governments, non-governmental organisations and major blue-chip companies with outstanding keynotes and workshops. He has over 15 years’ experience in delivering stimulating, insightful and thought-provoking presentations on North-South relationships, BRICS among others.

Israel remains a very regular face on CCTV Africa and other leading international media on incisive political discourses. He conducts very informed analysis and early warning of conflict on Africa with the aim of informing policy responses at the regional and international level and supporting African and international efforts to prevent, manage and resolve a conflict.Elsewhere, Israel also serves as Secretary for global affairs (Africa) at Global Unification International www.globalunification.com an analytical research, advisory and sustainable development 'think tank' integrating technology systems and applications, social and corporate governance to government institutions and private organisations in emerging economies. Israel's corporate keynote presentations may be booked by contacting [email protected] or a visit at our website: www.thesdi.net or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/prof.kodiaga.