World Economic Forum on Africa 2008

African countries should focus on raising the quality of leadership and education to capitalize fully on the growing opportunities available, thanks to strong economic growth and the significant decrease in conflict in recent years, business and government leaders said at the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa. The Forum was held in Cape Town, 4-6 June 2008, with the theme Capitalizing on Opportunity.

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