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Triangle of TradeAn unconventional way of facilitating

successful commodity transactions

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The Problem … Commodity traders find it very difficult to

successfully close African commodity deals. The vast majority of these transactions inevitably

bog-down and are ultimately aborted … with vast amounts of time and money wasted in the process.

Reasons include an absence of mutual trust, incompatible procedures, scammers, etc.

It’s a problem crying out for a practical solution but, until now, none has been

proposed that actually works.


What is Triangle of Trade?A uniquely efficient and cost effective online/offline commodity trading solution

… enabling transactions to be completed QUICKLY, CLEANLY, FAIRLY and SUCCESSFULLY on a regular and

consistent basis…with a share of the proceeds of each

transaction dedicated to the development of innovative African

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Triangle of Trade Components

Dream-Deal

Re- Genesis

TOT Web

Platform


Structural Components

1.

Triangle of Trade’s state-of-the-art Web-based Commodity Trading Platform

facilitates successful high-value commodities trades by precisely linking real and capable Buyers and Sellers and offering them a way to unerringly close

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2.

Triangle of Trade’s DREAMDEAL provides the MEANS of doing this via a uniquely-

structured and highly secure deal-closing solution that uses mediation as the

mechanism to achieve win/win outcomes … thus reversing the odds on deal failure;



3.

Triangle of Trade’s REGENESIS Foundation harnesses a small percentage of the revenues generated out of every

deal to fund disruptive business ventures that will make INNOVATION the new cornerstone of the African economy.


The Offline/Online mix …Triangle of Trade’s Commodity Trading

solution involves two integrated components:

Offline … A facility geared to safely and securely implement a series of functions and processes to enable the successful completion of commodity deals; and

Online … A multi-functional website to support this process and to position Triangle of Trade as the pre-eminent platform for commodity deal-making.


Triangle of Trade unique features: a totally safe, independent and neutral

online/offline venue where every transaction can take place in an unthreatening environment ... unhindered by concerns about the safety of the process or the security of the transaction;

a secure and confidential repository where privileged information is stored;

an adjudication service to verify potential Buyers and Sellers and authenticate their respective offerings … without revealing the identity of either;

a legal framework that records all conrtibutions … and guarantees that contributors will be rewarded accordingly;


Unique features(cont): a facilitated process, tailored to address the

unique circumstances and needs of all parties … aimed at eliminating obstructions and ensuring that parties arrive at quick, clean and mutually beneficial outcomes;

a mediation service to resolve disputes and achieve WIN/WIN solutions; and

An in-house paymaster to prevent circumvention and ensure that all parties to every transaction receive their just financial rewards;


On the Web …Triangle of Trades’s subscription website will

provide a number of services including: a one-stop source of information about the

commodity industry; an online trading platform where Buyers and

Sellers are registered and offers are logged; a highly secure repository where confidential

information from buyers and sellers can be safely stored while it is verified;

an online meeting room where negotiations are mediated

a peer-review facility where the facilitators and participants in each deal can be rated by the other participants.


Triangle of Trade’s approachThe Triangle of Trade solution employs a

non-confrontational problem-solving approach designed to

proactively address all contentious issues and achieve basic consensus before parties are brought into direct contact and the deal is negotiated.

This involves an 8-phase process …


Triangle of Trade Process Outline:1. In-principle agreement to transact between

willing buyer and seller;2. The selection of a mutually-acceptable deal

facilitation team; 3. The design of an appropriate process and

initiation thereof;4. Assurance around the security of the deal;5. Checking and verification of all relevant

documentation;6. Mediated negotiation process and

resolution of contentious issues and areas of dispute;

7. Finalization of the transaction and adjudication of commissions;

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Ownership/Implementation TeamTriangle of Trade is envisaged as a collaborative business venture where all who contribute in practical terms towards its successful implementation become co-owners and shareholders. The founders/concept originators are the initial

co-owners. They’ll bring on board a financial partner to fund

the project, diluting their percentage share accordingly.

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Team and Support Structures

Triangle of Trade will be headed-up by an Executive Director and highly experienced, professional and competent Support Team comprising co-owners;

ToT will have a presence on the ground in all major African commodity-producing countries … to authenticate offers and coordinate their export

The ToT team will be supported by post-graduate administrative, financial, legal and research interns who will each spend one year with Triangle of Trade to gain experience prior to embarking on their own professional careers.


The Panels …Triangle of Trade’s services are provided by

two separate panels of respected experts universally recognized for their

impartiality, independence and neutrality, specifically:

a Facilitation Panel comprising alternative dispute resolution experts, including facilitators, mediators and process designers;

an Adjudication Panel consists of legal and accounting experts.


Regenesis Governance Structures …

The strategic direction Triangle of Trade’s Regenesis Foundation will be determined by ToT’s Ownership Team;

A Panel of Patrons, comprising exemplary individuals … who are influential and widely respected with a track record of service and a passion for the sustainable development of Africa and her people will guide the selection of projects.


The Finances …Triangle of Trade’s Income is generated in various

ways, but primarily by levying a substantial commission in every successful deal it facilitates.

The is split according to a pre-determined formula between:

the Company and its shareholder members; the Panel members who facilitate the deal-flow

process; the Regenesis Investment Fund that channels

it towards far-sighted and sustainable projects.


Looking aheadAlthough the current focus of the initiative is on high-value African commodities … once success is demonstrated, the concept could be rolled out globally.

Thank you for your attention and interest . If you feel you have something valuable to contribute

towards this venture, please email the author on [email protected]


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