News about World Economic Forum on Africa 2012

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

11 May 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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