News about World Economic Forum on Africa 2011

22nd World Economic Forum on Africa to be Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06 May 2011
• The next World Economic Forum on Africa will take place in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa • Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and Africa’s second most populous nation • For more on the 21st World Economic Forum on Africa, visit: www.weforum.org/africa2011
President Kikwete: Innovative Partnerships Are Essential for Development Success
05 May 2011
• “Partnerships are desirable and necessary and have worked well for Tanzania,” said President Kikwete • Innovative partnerships in agriculture are increasing the productivity of the sector across Africa • For partnerships to be sustainable, there must be trust, which takes time to build • For more on the meeting, visit: www.weforum.org/africa2011
African Leaders Pledge to “Speak with One Voice” at Durban Climate Change Talks
05 May 2011
- African leaders pledged to speak with one voice at the upcoming climate change talks in Durban - In shaping a new framework on global warming, governments must work with business and civil society - The social impact of climate change, particularly on women and children, must be a focus of the talks - For more on the meeting, visit: www.weforum.org/africa2011
Water Partnership for South Africa Launched at the World Economic Forum on Africa
05 May 2011
• South African Government, Nestlé and the World Economic Forum announce partnership • Water demand set to rise by 52% within the next 30 years in South Africa • South Africa joins the governments of Jordan, Mexico and the State of Karnataka in India as a partner with the Water Resources Group
Africa’s Leading Social Entrepreneurs To Be Awarded At World Economic Forum On Africa
03 May 2011
- The Schwab Foundation to announce four winners of the Social Entrepreneur of the Year in Africa at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town, South Africa - Winners working across Africa are among a group of 17 Social Entrepreneurs from around the world who will take part in the meeting – they provide an on-the-ground perspective to sustainability and social innovation - Learn more about the Schwab Foundation at www.schwabfound.org
World Economic Forum on Africa Poised for Take Off
28 Apr 2011
• Prominent African and global leaders to take part in the 21st World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, next week • South Africa’s President Jacob G. Zuma to host the meeting, which will feature more than 900 participants from over 60 countries – a record for the World Economic Forum on Africa • For more on the meeting, visit: http://www.weforum.org/africa2011
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