Deal #3735 Version 63223 Version 63224
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2010, current] 1126.0 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [2018, current] 550.0 ha
Comment on land area
First phase covering 550ha operational
Comment on intention of investment
Focus on timber processing, consequence of law banning export of raw timber.
Focus on timber processing, consequence of law banning export of raw timber. Infrastructure and logistics business
Negotiation status
  • [current] Intended (Under negotiation)
  • Intended (Under negotiation)
  • [2010, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Implementation status
  • [2019, current] In operation (production)
Comment on investment chain
Joint venture project between Olam International and the Republic of Gabon
Joint venture project between Olam International and the Republic of Gabon GSEZ has re-organised its business into three separate verticals – ARISE Port & Logistics (ARISE P&L), ARISE IIP and ARISE Infrastructure Services (ARISE IS) to extract full value from its investments in infrastructure and logistics projects in Africa
Comment on gender-related info
Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) is running an extensive project to recruit women to be crane, dumper truck, excavator and other vehicle operatives. Backed with a major communication campaign and funding from CDC Plus, the project aims to create a critical mass of female drivers (50+) that would encourage other women to consider driving as a profession and invest in getting a driving licence and apply for driving jobs.

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Url
Publication title
OlamAnnual Report 2019
Date
2020
Comment on data source
ANNOUNCEMENT SALE OF STAKE IN GAB ON SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE SA

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Type
Company sources
Url
Keep PDF not public
No
Publication title
GSEZ website
Date
2018