Focus on Leadership and Education
African countries should focus on raising the quality of leadership and education to capitalize fully on the growing opportunities available thanks to strong economic growth and the significant decrease in conflict in recent years, business and government leaders said at the closing session of the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa.African business ready to forge new kinds of global partnerships
The private sector is poised to play a growing role to help Africa become more competitive and forge international alliances that extend beyond the customary handouts that have long characterized the region’s relationship with rich countries. That conclusion emerged as one point of consensus among panellists in a session entitled “Taking Control of Global Partnerships” at the World Economic Forum on Africa today.Support for Smallholders Key to Addressing Food Crisis
Governments, multilateral organizations and aid agencies should ensure that African smallholders receive the inputs they need for the next planting season and create the conditions for sustained growth in agriculture to defuse what Jacob G. Zuma, President of the African National Congress (ANC), South Africa, called a “time bomb” of food prices that could lead to an “uprising” should the poor be “cut out from buying food”.Push for peace a priority in Africa
At the opening plenary session of the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa, five African government leaders welcomed the progress that their countries have made in recent years but also highlighted the challenges faced by the continent, notably food security, the management of resources, political development and sustainable growth. “Africa is evolving very well in the correct direction,” said Thabo Mbeki, the President of South Africa.Africa Gender Parity Group Works to Close the Continent’s Gender Gap
Top female and male leaders from across the continent have launched an Africa Gender Parity Group at the World Economic Forum on Africa. The group of business, government, media, academic and civil society decision-makers are collaborating on ways for companies and countries to eradicate gender inequality and better engage women in the economy.Africa-Risk Report highlights obstacles in Africa
A new report claims shortages in food supply, a lack of fresh-water and geopolitical risks, are among the major threats to sustainable economic growth in Africa. Anger over high food prices has sparked protests in several African countries including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mozambique and Senegal.CNBC Africa puts World Economic Forum on Africa in the spotlight
CNBC Africa viewers can look forward to unprecedented coverage of the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa ever seen on television in Africa, when it takes place in Cape Town from 04 to 06 June.
World Economic Forum on Africa
More than 800 decision-makers from 50 countries will participate in the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa.Under the theme Capitalizing on Opportunity, the meeting will address the challenges that Africa must address if it is to be seen as a reliable and competitive partner in the global economy.