Africa 2011 - Africa's Role in the New Reality
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 27/06/2011

http://www.weforum.org/

04.05.2011

Developing countries now represent half of global growth, and six of the 10 most rapidly expanding economies are located in sub-Saharan Africa. How is the continent defining its role in a shifting global economy and guarding against emerging risks?

The following dimensions are addressed:
- Global value chains
- Geopolitics
- Global risks

Simultaneous interpretation in French.

This session is on the record and webcast live.

• Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman of the Board, Nestlé, Switzerland; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; Global Agenda Council on Water Security
• Timothy P. Flynn, Chairman, KPMG International, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• P. Mpho Makwana, Chairman, Eskom Holdings, South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Linah K. Mohohlo, Governor and Board Chairman of the Bank of Botswana; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; Regional Agenda Council on Africa
• Rajiv J. Shah, Administrator, US Agency for International Development (USAID), USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; Young Global Leader
• Jubril Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando, Nigeria; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Anti-Corruption
• Jacob G. Zuma, President of South Africa

Welcoming Remarks by Katherine Tweedie, Director, Head of Africa, World Economic Forum

Chaired by Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum