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News about World Economic Forum on Africa 2012

Young African Leaders Call for Change
11 May 2012
  • Africa’s young leaders call for change in closing of World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa
  • World Economic Forum participants want integrity in leadership and narrow country interests set aside
  • For more information about the meeting, please visit: http://wef.ch/africa2012
Deepening Regional Integration Will Increase Africa’s Competitiveness
11 May 2012
  • Greater political will is required to seek regional solutions
  • Logistics costs must be reduced
  • For more information about the meeting, please visit: http://wef.ch/africa2012
Time to Move from Design to Delivery to Close Africa’s Infrastructure Gap
11 May 2012
  • Infrastructure is critical to Africa’s transformation
  • The public and private sectors must work together to constructively build Africa’s future
  • De-risking infrastructure investment is the most daunting challenge
  • For more information about the meeting, please visit: http://wef.ch/africa2012
Honesty, Vision, Clear Priorities, Responsibility, Accountability and Perseverance Must Lead Africa’s Transformation
10 May 2012
  • Africa’s leadership needs clear plans and priorities to overcome structural problems while focusing on inclusive economic growth
  • Building strong institutions is a priority
  • Leaders cannot see themselves as above the state and the citizenry
  • It is time for Africa to define its own future
  • For more information about the meeting, please visit: http://wef.ch/africa2012
African and Global Leaders Rally Private Sector Investment to Accelerate Agricultural Transformation
10 May 2012
  • Grow Africa Agricultural Investment Forum convenes 270 high-level leaders at the African Union Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, 9 May 2012
  • Seven countries showcase investment opportunities aligned to national plans for agricultural transformation; generating strong private sector interest
  • Event attended by 116 African, global and other companies; plus leaders of government, international organizations, civil society and farmers’ organizations
  • For more information about Grow Africa: www.growafrica.com
Opening of World Economic Forum on Africa Declares Continent Needs to Prioritize Economic Transformation
10 May 2012
  • Economic growth alone is not sufficient to build Africa, panellists proclaim in opening of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Africans want to take charge of their future and are now in a position to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth
  • For more information about the meeting, please visit: http://wef.ch/africa2012
Philanthropic Fund Ensures Engagement of Young Global Leaders from African Civil Society Groups
10 May 2012
  • Dangote Group philanthropic foundation is supporting six non-business Young Global Leaders (YGLs) to travel to 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa in Ethiopia
  • The African Fellowship Programme was established by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote to help African YGLs from civil society groups to engage actively in the World Economic Forum’s activities
  • More information about The Forum of Young Global Leaders is available here: www.younggloballeaders.org
Leading African Social Entrepreneurs Awarded at World Economic Forum on Africa
08 May 2012
  • The Schwab Foundation announces the winners of the Social Entrepreneur of the Year Africa award at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Ethiopia
  • Winners working across Africa are among 19 Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneurs from around the world taking part in the meeting, providing their perspectives on sustainability and social innovation
  • Learn more about the Schwab Foundation at www.schwabfound.org
Over 700 Leaders from 70 Countries Will Convene This Week in Ethiopia
07 May 2012
  • Over 700 from more than 70 countries to participate at the World Economic Forum on Africa this week
  • The meeting will take place in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia for the first time, from  9-11 May
  • Eight African heads of state or government among 90 public figures taking part
  • For more information about the meeting see http://wef.ch/africa2012 and meeting Fact Sheet
What change do you want to see in Africa by 2013? Follow the Africa meeting online
02 May 2012
  • The Forum is asking the public: “What change do you want to see in Africa by 2013?”
  • Follow the One Year One Change campaign and follow participants responding to your ideas
  • Over 700 participants will gather at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 9-11 May 2012, under the theme Shaping Africa’s Transformation. Read more at http://wef.ch/africa2012
Media Accreditation Opens for Forum’s First Meeting in Ethiopia This May
13 Feb 2012
  • Media accreditation opens today at www.weforummedia.org
  • World Economic Forum on Africa convenes in Ethiopia for the first time on 9-11 May 2012
  • Over 600 participants will deliberate under the theme Shaping Africa’s Transformation
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