1. Land of opportunities…

2. Contents Section Page 1. Mali at a glance 3
2. Reasons to invest in Mali 4
3. Improving Investment Climate 5
4. Investment opportunities 8
Selected Public Projects 18

3. 1. Mali at a glance Towards a Sustainable Economic Growth…
Political Stability Reinforced…
Effective implementation of State Institutions and reinforcement of democracy.
2013 Presidential election, Ibrahima Boubacar Keita President of the Republic for 5 years.
2013 Deputy’s election for Congress, strong majority for the presidential alliance.
Member state of AU, ECOWAS, WAEMU, OIF and the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD).
New government policies implemented.
INDICATORS
MALI
Land Area (sq. Km)
Population (millions in 2013)
15,40
Population Growth Rate
3,60 %
Expected GDP growth (2015)
5,1%
GDP per inhabitant (2013)
USD
Local currency
Franc CFA (XOF)
Local currency pegged to Euro: Fixed exchange rate
1 Euro = XOF
1 USD = 500 XOF
Rating (financial) – S&P
B+ (2008)
Towards a Sustainable Economic Growth…
Expected growth rate of 5,8% in 2015.
A trade crossroads in the heart of West Africa, Mali has 7 borders!
Mali has registered the highest growth rate increase in the WAEMU between 2008 and 2011.
48% population consumption increase between 2009 and 2010.
19% export increase between 2010 et 2011.

4. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 2. Reasons to invest in Mali Mali, Hub of West Africa
Strategic access point for regional and sub-regional markets
Stable and welcoming country
New President in office for 5 years following transparent elections
Rich and authentic culture
Real center of cultural wealth and goldmine for tourism, several places classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site
Favorable economic growth
5,8% GDP expected growth in One of the highest in West Africa
Improving Business environment
Joint Committee State/Private Sector for Monitoring the business environment and the One-Stop Shop
Competitive legal and regulatory framework
One of the most attractive Investment Code in Africa
Booming and dynamic private sector
Private companies provide investors with all operational tools for the efficient conduct of their businesses
Land of opportunities
Investment Promotion Strategy targets primarily the sectors of Agriculture, Infrastructure Mining, Tourism, Handcraft and Renewable Energy 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8

5. 3. Improving Investment Climate
Increase of Foreign Direct Investment
World Average 22,2%
2009
2013
Several companies committed to doing business in Mali

6. 3. Improving Investment Climate (contd.)
Mali’s Investment Code guarantees full rights and protection for investors
Non-Discrimination
Foreign investors have the same rights and privileges as local investors .
Repatriation of Funds
Individuals and corporations who make foreign currency investments in Mali are guaranteed the right to repatriate their capital and profits.
Foreign Ownership
Foreign investors are not obliged to have a Malian partner in their investments. The capital can be 100% foreign.
Expropriation
Investors are guaranteed against nationalization and expropriation.
Dispute Resolution
Mali is a member of the International Center for Dispute Resolution (CIRDI) and the Communal Court for Justice and Arbitration (CCJA) of the Organization for the Harmonization of the Business Environment in Africa (OHADA).
Investment Guarantee
Investments in Mali are guaranteed under Article 15 of the treaty establishing the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

7. A B C D 3. Improving Investment Climate (contd.)
The new Investment Code also offers investors with several fiscal incentives
REGIMES
INVESTMENT AMOUNT (USD)
Exemption from import duties
Exemption from value added tax
Reduction of 25% of the fiscal taxes
Exemption from Minimum Income Tax
Exemption of all taxes A
≤Investment≤
3 years
7 years
n/a
30 years if exporting at least 80% of their production B
<Investment <
10 years
8 years C
Investment ≥
15 years D
Investment >25 000
80% production for export
30 years

8. 4. Investment opportunities
Land of opportunities…

9. 4.1 Agriculture
With the two largest rivers in West Africa and vast alluvial plains, Mali has the best irrigation potential in the region
Nearly 2 million hectares of irrigable land yet to be equipped
2 largest rivers in West Africa (Niger and Senegal rivers) - largest inland water area in the region
Estimated 2.2 million hectares total irrigable land - only 300,000 under irrigation today
Office du Niger is one of the largest irrigated perimeters in Africa
Senegal river catchment:
90,000 ha irrigable
Niger river catchment:
2,1 million ha irrigable, including
- Haute Vallee du Niger (100,000 ha)
- Office du Niger (250,000 ha)
San-Mopti (800,000 ha)

10. Population density map
4.1 Agriculture (contd.)
With vast arable land and relatively low population density, Mali has one of the largest untapped land assets in the region
37 million hectares of untapped arable land
Over 40 million hectares of arable land - four times the arable area of Senegal - third largest in West Africa.
Low population density - second highest arable land area per capita in the region.
Only 7% of potential used - 37 million hectares of untapped useable land assets - an area larger than Germany.
Population density map

11. High potential in livestock
Among the top producer in West Africa with an estimated livestock of more than 7,8 million cattle, 22 million sheep and goats and camels.
Comparative advantage in leather production.
Meat factories, slaughterhouses, milk processing plant and tanneries.

12. Mali has a rich and diverse natural resources
4.3 Mining
Mali has a rich and diverse natural resources
Gold
3rd producer in Africa, Production of 70 tons/year (estimation of 800 tons in reserve)
Oil
Studies have shown presence of important reserve, particularly in the Northern part of the country
Limestone
Over 100 million tons in reserve (Kayes, Hombori, Sikasso)
Uranium
Studies revealed trails and additional studies are underway
Iron
1,360 billion tons in reserve
Lithium
Interesting findings
Bauxite
1,2 billion tons in reserve
Phosphates
53 millions tons in reserve

13. 4.3 Mining (contd.)
The mining sector is a big lime consumer and guarantees an increasing demand in the long run
Gold production is constantly increasing
The mining sector needs an important amount of lime
Today, the gold sector is the principal user. Their demand is expected to increase by 50% in the next 3 years and reach tons.
Iron and bauxite deposits are still not exploited. These sectors are even bigger consumer of lime than the gold sector.
In Western Europe, 30 % of lime is used for the steel industry.
Mineral
Deposit
Quantity of lime needed
Gold
800 tons
2-3 kg per ton of minerals
Iron
2 billion tons
40 kg per ton of minerals for steel industry
Bauxite
1,2 billion tons
50 kg per ton of bauxite to make aluminum
Uranium
5’000 tons -
The annual lime consumption in industrialized countries is estimated between tons per inhabitant, and only 2-3 kg in Mali
 There is a huge potential for market development

14. HOMBORI site (Dimamou and Tchironal) : 45 MT of good quality lime.
4.3 Mining (contd.)
The principal Limestone deposits are ideally situated next to the road and to the main mineral deposits
HOMBORI site (Dimamou and Tchironal) : 45 MT of good quality lime.
Legend:
Iron deposit
Aluminium deposit
Gold deposit and mine
Recently paved roads or rehabilitated (since 2005)
Several limestone deposit present interesting opportunities:
CCM site : 20 MT of reserve and a potential of 60 MT.
Stone site : 60 MT of reserve.
SFTP site: 2000 MT of reserve.
Projected highway
EDM network
Projected network
extension

15. 4.4 Energy
Mali has a huge potential for electricity production from local natural resources
Legend:
2’ ’400 kWh/m2/year
A huge hydro-electrical potential
Almost 800 MW yet to be developed principally on the Niger and Senegal rivers.
2’ ’200 kWh/m2/year
1’ ’000 kWh/m2/year
EDM network
Projected network extension
A strong solar potential
The country has virtually unlimited potential and large areas for its development.
Tombouctou
Potential for biomass valorization
The country could produce up to 300 MW through a better use of the biomass.
Niger
Gao
Kayes
Mopti
Office du Niger
Ségou
Kita
céréales
Sénégal
Systematic use of local natural resources would easily produce more than 1 GW in the short term
BAMAKO
Maïs
Coton

16. 4.5 Business tourism
Strategically situated in west Africa, Mali has been a premium destination for international conferences.
Mali will host the upcoming Africa-France summit in 2016
Geographic position
1 to 2 hours flight time between the capital Bamako and other WAEMU and ECOWAS State capitals.
Extension of the International Bamako Airport to be finalize (1.5 millions passengers).
The new fret terminal is operational since 2011.
« Open Sky »
Hosting infrastructure
Hotels and housing sectors in constant growth.
Conference centers available in several hotels.

17. 4. Niger Inland Delta & Gourma
4.6 Tourism
The government is seeking to attract investment in the tourism sector in five main locations in the country
Mopti
5. Timbuktu
Main entry-point and staging post for exploring the Center, with flights from Bamako, river boats to Timbuktu and the Inland Delta with road access to the Pays Dogon and Djenné
Ancient city surrounded by Niger with mud mosque, museums and bustling ports and markets
Iconic remote city, on the edge of the Sahara
Ancient trade, education and religious center. Home to the unmistakable Tuareg
Classified as World Heritage site by UNESCO
Gourma
4. Niger Inland Delta & Gourma
Pristine, undeveloped wildernesses
A wetland the size of Belgium, home to birdlife, hippos, manatees & crocodiles
Desert reserve, home to 400 elephants, the northernmost colony in Africa
2. Djenné
Pays Dogon
Oldest known city in Sub- Saharan Africa
World famous mud mosque
Winding lanes and ancient houses, protected on an island in the river
Classified as World Heritage site by UNESCO
3. Pays Dogon
Jewel of tourism in Mali
289 villages clustered along a 200km long cliff & plateau
Classified as World Heritage site by UNESCO

18. 5. Selected Public Projects
Sector
Projects
Type of financing
Status
Departments
Mining
1. Gold mining concessions
State or Private
On going
Ministry of Mines
2. Construction of a gold refinery
PPP
Studies to be conducted
3. Construction of a cement plant
Oil
4. Construction of a pipeline to guarantee Mali hydrocarbon supply
Studies on going
Ministry of Economy and Finance
5.Construction of fuel storage tanks
6.Exploration of oil blocs
Real estate
7. 50,000 social housing program
State, Private or PPP
Ministry of Urbanism and Habitat
8. Bamako-Senou city airport
Office of the Prime Minister
9. Relocation of military bases
Ministry of Defense and Military Veterans and Ministry of State Heritage and Land Affairs
10. Development of the Niger riverbanks
Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of State Heritage and Land Affairs
11. Construction of ACI business center
Ministry of State Heritage and Land Affairs and ACI (Agency for Land Transfer)
12.Construction of a modern commercial center (mall)
PPP or Private
Ministry of State Heritage and Land Affairs and ACI
Transport
13. Road program
Studies available
Ministry of Equipment and Transport
14. Construction of integrated dry ports
15. Construction and rehabilitation of railways
16. Construction of the 4th bridge in Bamako

19. 5. Selected Public Projects (CONTD)
Sector
Projects
Type of financing
Status
Department
Industry
17. Development of 9 industrial park
PPP
Studies to be conducted
Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Industry and Trade
Agriculture and Livestock
18. Construction of modern slaughter houses
Ministry of Rural Development
19. Land development for diverse cultures in the Office du Niger
PPP or Private
Ministry of Rural Development and Office du Niger
Environment
20. Construction d’une usine de traitement des déchets de Bamako
Studies on going
Ministry of Sanitation, Environment and Sustainable Development
Energy and water
21. Solar energy program
Ministry of Energy and Water
22. Development of the SOMAGEP
Hotels
23. Cession of the ACI hotel
Studies available
Ministry of State Heritage and Land Affairs, ACI
24. Cession of the Mariétou Palace hotel
Ministry of State Heritage and Land Affairs
Communication
25. Development of postal services
Ministry of Digital Economy, Information and Communication
Trade
26. Construction of a modern market
Ministry of Industry and Trade
27. Construction of the trade fair and exhibition center

20. Contact information
Minister of Industry and Investment Promotion
Cité Administrative, Bâtiment n°6, 1er étage
BP: 234, Bamako, Mali
Tel: , Fax:
(under construction)
Investment Promotion Agency of Mali (API-Mali)
Quartier du fleuve, BP: 1980
Bamako, Mali
Tel:
Fax: