MÁLAGA, SPAIN — Clevenard SL is pleased to announce that Bobby Rashad French, international business executive, Pan-African development strategist and Founder/Executive Leader of French Ward, will be a featured speaker at the Clevenard Open Project 2027 — 6th Edition, taking place from 22–25 June 2027 at the Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain.
Bobby Rashad French works at the intersection of African economic development, tribal wealth stewardship, cross-border investment and strategic project development. Through French Ward, he has developed business relationships and pursued commercial and development initiatives across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, Mali and South Africa.
His work focuses on connecting tribal institutions, government stakeholders, private investors and technical partners with projects intended to strengthen local productive capacity, expand economic participation and support long-term economic sovereignty.
On Day 2, 23 June 2027, Bobby will participate in the Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit, where he will address a critical subject for Africa’s economic development and natural-resource sector.
DAY 2 FEATURED SPEAKER — 23 JUNE 2027
Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit
PRESENTATION TOPIC: MINING PRODUCTION ON TRIBAL LANDS — MAXIMISING PRODUCTIVITY AND OUTPUT
Bobby Rashad French will speak on “Mining Production on Tribal Lands: Maximising Productivity and Output,” focusing on the importance of improving mining productivity and output while addressing the economic potential of mineral resources located on tribal lands.
His presentation will bring attention to the relationship between tribal wealth stewardship, natural-resource development, investment partnerships and the productive use of Africa’s mineral resources.
The discussion will explore the importance of connecting tribal institutions, local stakeholders, government representatives, investors and technical partners in developing mining opportunities. It will also highlight the need to consider how mining activities can contribute to stronger local productive capacity, greater economic participation and long-term development.
Drawing on his international business and development engagement, Bobby will bring perspectives on the opportunities surrounding African natural resources, including critical and rare earth minerals, and the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing mining-related initiatives.
His presentation will contribute to wider conversations about how African communities can participate in the development of their natural resources and how investment and project development can support economic opportunities on tribal lands.
FRENCH WARD: BUILDING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
As Founder and Executive Leader of French Ward, Bobby Rashad French leads an international business platform focused on Pan-African economic development, strategic asset management, cross-border trade and investment facilitation.
French Ward is positioned as a Black American-led enterprise working to advance African economic participation and sovereignty through commercial relationships, strategic project development and international collaboration.
The platform's work involves developing relationships with tribal representatives, government stakeholders, prospective investors and technical partners. Its approach focuses on identifying opportunities, coordinating stakeholder interests and connecting development priorities with potential international resources.
Through this platform, Bobby is pursuing initiatives across mining-related opportunities, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, natural-resource value chains and plant-based products.
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ACROSS AFRICA
Bobby Rashad French’s international business and development activities span several African countries, with engagement involving natural resources, cultural heritage, agriculture, infrastructure and investment opportunities.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
His engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes development-related initiatives connected to the Congo Basin’s seven tribes, plant-based medicines, critical and rare earth minerals, and strategic development planning.
These areas of interest reflect the importance of connecting local and tribal development priorities with responsible investment opportunities and international partnerships.
ZIMBABWE
In Zimbabwe, his work includes engagement involving Shona clan-related cannabis export initiatives and government-facing planning concerning agriculture, energy and plant-based medicine projects.
French Ward has pursued relationships with government and tribal stakeholders to support the planning of opportunities intended for consideration by foreign investors.
MALI
His engagement in Mali includes work involving Dogon cultural heritage and initiatives concerning the reclamation of tribal artefacts.
His development interests in the country also include prospective energy projects, water-treatment facilities and plastics-recycling infrastructure.
SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa, Bobby’s regional business-development interests include prospective investment initiatives involving energy, water infrastructure and recycling.
These areas form part of a wider development pipeline focused on infrastructure, productive capacity and international investment partnerships.
TRIBAL WEALTH STEWARDSHIP AND MINING DEVELOPMENT
An important dimension of Bobby Rashad French’s work involves tribal wealth stewardship and the development of value chains connected to natural resources.
His selected areas of engagement include:
Critical and rare earth minerals: Natural-resource opportunities connected to the Congo Basin.
Matupa clan-related initiatives: Gold and diamond export opportunities.
Shona clan-related initiatives: Engagement involving cannabis export development in Zimbabwe.
Khoisan-related value chains: Castor-oil products and associated development opportunities.
Congo Basin initiatives: Plant-based medicines associated with the seven tribes of the Congo Basin.
His interest in mining production on tribal lands reflects a broader focus on the economic potential of Africa’s natural resources and the importance of productivity, investment and strategic asset stewardship.
The central question is how mining opportunities can be developed to maximise production and output while ensuring that tribal institutions and local stakeholders are meaningfully considered in the development process.
CULTURAL HERITAGE AND STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT
Bobby’s development interests also extend to cultural heritage and the stewardship of historically significant assets.
In Mali, his engagement includes Dogon cultural heritage initiatives, particularly matters concerning the reclamation of tribal artefacts.
French Ward also describes an asset-management role concerning a collection of Benin historical sculptures, which the organisation describes as the largest collection outside England.
This area of work reflects the importance of cultural heritage, historical preservation and the relationship between African identity, ownership and international asset stewardship.
INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Bobby Rashad French is pursuing strategic development opportunities in infrastructure and industrial projects designed to address important development needs across African markets.
French Ward’s prospective project pipeline includes:
Hydrogen energy: Prospective investment leadership and project development for hydrogen energy plants.
Water infrastructure: Development opportunities involving water-treatment facilities.
Plastics recycling: Prospective recycling facilities and industrial development initiatives.
Agricultural development: Opportunities to strengthen agricultural production and related value chains.
Plant-based products: Initiatives involving plant-based medicines and related commercial opportunities.
The stated geographic focus for the infrastructure pipeline includes Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa, alongside additional natural-resource and plant-based product initiatives connected to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and regional tribal partners.
These projects form part of French Ward’s broader efforts to prepare opportunities for prospective investor participation and international collaboration.
GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL AND INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT
A central part of French Ward’s approach involves developing relationships between government stakeholders, tribal representatives, private investors and technical partners.
The organisation has worked with government and tribal stakeholders in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on planning initiatives involving agriculture, energy and plant-based medicine projects intended to be presented to or supported by foreign investors.
The role described includes helping articulate project opportunities, coordinate stakeholder interests and connect local priorities with international capital and technical resources.
Bobby’s work emphasises the importance of collaboration between African institutions, traditional leadership structures, international business platforms and investors when developing opportunities with long-term economic potential.
STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND CROSS-BORDER PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Through French Ward, Bobby is preparing and pursuing investor participation in projects spanning multiple sectors and countries.
His strategic development pipeline includes hydrogen energy, water treatment, plastics recycling, agriculture, plant-based products and natural-resource value chains.
These initiatives reflect an international business outlook focused on identifying opportunities, developing partnerships and connecting prospective investors with projects across African markets.
His approach places importance on understanding local priorities, engaging relevant stakeholders and building relationships that can support project planning and implementation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND PROFESSIONAL FOCUS
Bobby Rashad French’s professional focus includes:
Pan-African economic development
International business and cross-border trade
Tribal wealth stewardship
Mining and natural-resource development
Mining productivity and production output
Strategic asset management
International investment facilitation
Government and tribal relations
Agriculture and agricultural value chains
Energy development
Hydrogen energy opportunities
Water infrastructure
Plastics recycling
Plant-based products
Critical and rare earth minerals
Cultural heritage and asset stewardship
Strategic project development
International partnership building
His combination of business leadership, international engagement and development-focused initiatives informs his work to connect African opportunities with global networks and resources.
A VISION FOR AFRICAN ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION AND SOVEREIGNTY
Across his work with French Ward and its international development initiatives, Bobby Rashad French is pursuing a vision centred on stronger African economic participation, strategic asset stewardship and international partnerships.
His approach recognises the importance of connecting local institutions, tribal representatives, governments, investors and technical partners to opportunities that can strengthen productive capacity and support long-term development.
From mining production and natural-resource value chains to cultural heritage, infrastructure, energy and agriculture, his areas of engagement reflect a broad interest in the economic opportunities and development priorities of African communities.
His participation at Clevenard Open Project 2027 will bring these perspectives to an international audience, contributing to discussions about mining productivity, investment, trade, economic development and the role of strategic partnerships in Africa’s future.
CLEVEnard OPEN PROJECT 2027: A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR CONNECTION AND OPPORTUNITY
The Clevenard Open Project 2027 — 6th Edition is a four-day international flagship forum themed “A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection.”
The event brings together global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, investors, authors, creatives and cultural representatives from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and other regions to encourage dialogue, build partnerships and support sustainable development.
Bobby Rashad French’s participation reflects the event’s commitment to creating a platform where international business leaders, development strategists and investors can exchange ideas, explore opportunities and build connections across borders.
His presentation on mining production on tribal lands will add an important dimension to the Day 2 discussions, highlighting the relationship between mineral-resource development, tribal wealth stewardship, investment and productivity.
EVENT PROGRAMME
Day 1 — 22 June 2027: Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit
Day 2 — 23 June 2027: Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit — Featured speaker: Bobby Rashad French
Day 3 — 24 June 2027: Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
Day 4 — 25 June 2027: Clevenard Global Awards — 4th Edition, International Fashion Runway, Art & Cultural Performance
EVENT DETAILS
Event: Clevenard Open Project 2027 — 6th Edition & Clevenard Global Awards — 4th Edition
Dates: 22–25 June 2027
Venue: Palacio de Congresos de Torremolinos, C/ México 3, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Organiser: Clevenard SL | NIF: B75809574
Website: www.clevenard.com
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