The acquisition of new projects is fundamental to the achievement of the investment objectives of the Company. A research-driven investment process is applied to each prospective project to determine the political, regulatory and economic environment of the relevant emerging market. The investment process has been specifically structured to incorporate risk management considerations, which look beyond the apparent and account for the uncertain, common only to emerging market in Africa and Asia. Such considerations are aimed to mitigate the inherent risks that acquisitions in such market could have on shareholder value.
The investment process has been structured to include risk management consideration which look beyond the apparent and account for uncertainties specific to asset acquisition in Africa. Such considerations are aimed to mitigate the risks that acquistions may pose to shareholder value
The Investment Advisory Committee operates under powers delegated by the Chairman. It has the responsibility of regulating the investment process and in particular ensuring those investments are within an acceptable risk framework and that appropriate risk management strategy is identified.
In the discharge of its responsibility, the Investment Advisory Committee will confirm that the contemplated investment is aligned to the agreed strategies, values and community responsibilities adopted by the Company. The Investment Advisory Committee reports to the Board of the Company on decisions taken and recommendations made.

