| Summary: Capitalizing on Opportunity |
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When more than 800 business, government and civil society leaders from 50 countries met in Cape Town for the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa, the optimism generated by yet another year of strong economic growth in the continent was evident. |
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| Introduction |
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Preface
As many of those present were aware, this year's World Economic Forum on Africa was our 18th year of
activity in Africa.It is a continued honour for us to maintain the trust of the community ... |
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| Challenges |
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Re-engineering Growth
Since 2004, Africa has experienced economic growth of about 6%. The main factors behind this strong performance are evident: the rise in global demand ... |
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Unfinished Business
As African companies rise to the challenge of finding creative ways to exploit the multiplier effect of their economic activities, business as usual will not be enough. |
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Innovate or Perish
African countries have made progress towards tackling the significant problems that continue to impede the continent's development but the scale of the challenges requires innovative... |
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Partnerships without Borders
In the session "Taking Control of Global Partnerships," moderator Siki Mgabadeli, Senior Business News Anchor at CNBC Africa, asked whether the title reflects reality. |
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Licence to Lead
"There clearly is a crisis of leadership not just in Africa but in the world," said Wendy Luhabe, Chairperson of the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa... |
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