Africa 2011 - Innovative Partnerships for Development
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 2011-06-30

http://www.weforum.org/  

05.05.2011

The G20 Seoul Consensus for Shared Growth reiterates the role of business as an enabler of development in low-income countries. How can effective partnerships with the business community be created and scaled to unlock Africa's development potential?

The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Trading comparative advantage
- Resource generation
- Collective learning
- Risk sharing

Panelists:
• Kofi Annan, Secretary-General, United Nations (1997-2006); Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum
• Godfrey G. Gomwe, Executive Director, Anglo American South Africa, South Africa
• Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of Tanzania
• Strive Masiyiwa, Group Executive Chairman, Econet Wireless Group, South Africa
• Rajiv J. Shah, Administrator, US Agency for International Development (USAID), USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; Young Global Leader
• Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, Chief Executive Officer and Head of Mission, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), South Africa
• Mark Suzman, Director, Policy and Advocacy, Global Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA

Chaired by Robert Greenhill, Managing Director and Chief Business Officer, World Economic Forum