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Shaping Africa's Transformation: The Role of Business
Thursday 10 May More than a decade of significant economic growth has profoundly transformed the continent’s corporate sector. How can Africa’s new champions of growth create shared opportunities and advance social development? Key Points ...
Africa's Investment Heatmap
Thursday 10 May In recent years, returns on foreign direct investment in Africa have been higher than anywhere else in the world, mostly due to high commodity prices. What new sectors and geographies will provide the highest returns in the coming ...
Africa's Innovators
Thursday 10 May A rising generation of innovative entrepreneurs, investors, activists and policy-makers is transforming business and society from the grass-roots level. Who are Africa’s emerging innovators and how are they shaping Africa’s ...
Africa's Leadership
Thursday 10 May Improved macroeconomic and political stability, an ongoing resource boom and a growing consumer base put Africa on the brink of a major transformation. What are the priorities for the region's leaders to transform growth into ...
Open for Business: Unlocking Africa's Growth Potential
Friday 11 May Improved macroeconomic stability, high economic growth and a population that will double by 2040 make Africa an attractive investment destination. How can global and regional investors untangle the challenges posed by a complex ...
Women as Africa's Way Forward
Friday 11 May Women are at the foundation of Africa’s political and economic transformation. How can female leadership be scaled up across businesses, institutions and governments? Dimensions to be addressed: Exploring best practices in ...
Accelerating Job Creation
Thursday 10 May Seven of the world's 10 fastest-growing economies are forecast to be in Africa, yet over 70% of the working-age population is unemployed or has no job security. How can growth be translated into gainful employment? ...
Grow Africa: Transforming African Agriculture
Thursday 10 May With access to 60% of the world's potentially available crop land, Africa's agriculture sector could deliver growth and food security throughout the continent and beyond. How can leaders bring about a lasting transformation in ...
The Market Integration Challenge
Friday 11 May The Cape to Cairo project aims to integrate 26 countries and 590 million people into one free trade zone. What does market integration really require? Dimensions to be addressed: Rethinking sovereignty models Emphasizing ...
New Solutions: Ending Energy Poverty
Friday 11 May The number of people without access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to rise to almost 700 million by 2030. How can the public and private sectors accelerate access to safe, reliable and affordable energy? ...
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