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World Economic Forum on AfricaProgramme

Cape Town, South Africa 08-10 May 2013

Regional Agenda

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Interpretation

This logo denotes GGC track sessions in the programme. Global Growth Company (GGC) tracks comprise a selection of sessions of particular relevance to companies experiencing strong growth and engaging in international expansion. GGC track sessions are an integral part of all Forum regional meeting programmes. Where appropriate, the output of each will be incorporated into subsequent GGC track sessions in the build-up to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2013, which will take place in Dalian, People's Republic of China from 11 to 13 September

Televised session

An Insight, An Idea

On the record

WorkShop/WorkStudio session

Frans van Houten, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Royal Philips Electronics, Netherlands

Mo Ibrahim, Chairman, Mo Ibrahim Foundation, United Kingdom

Mustafa Vehbi Koç, Chairman of the Board, Koç Holding, Turkey

Frannie Léautier, Executive Secretary, The African Capacity Building Foundation, Zimbabwe; Global Agenda Council on Youth Unemployment

Arif M. Naqvi, Founder and Group Chief Executive, The Abraaj Group, United Arab Emirates

Programme Co-Chairs

Programme Pillars

Boosting Strategic Infrastructure

Unlocking Africa's Talent

Accelerating Economic Diversification

World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 2

Wed | Thu | Fri

08.00 - 20.00CTICC - Registration Area

Registration Opens

The registration desk is located on the ground floor of Cape Town International Convention Center.

registration

08.00 - 22.00

Private Industry and Constituent MeetingsPrivate industry and constituent meetings will take place at the CTICC, Westin Cape Town, Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel and The One & Only Cape Town.

private events

18.15 - 19.15CTICC - CTICC Lobby

Welcome Reception

Hosted by the Government of South Africa

South Africa welcomes all World Economic Forum on Africa participants to the City of Cape Town.

welcome reception


Wed | Thu | Fri

09.00 - 10.30CTICC - Bo Kaap

Building a Resilient ContinentWhat coordinated actions can Africa's public, private and social sectors take to build societies that are more resilient to risk?

Session objectives:- Identify at a national level the range of shocks to which African societies are most vulnerable- Exchange viewpoints on the most pertinent adverse trends undermining Africa's capacity to deal with external shocks- Formulate strategies to mitigate vulnerability and enhance resilience of African societies

risks and resilience

09.00 - 11.00CTICC - WorkStudio

Mapping the African Infrastructure LandscapeWhat progress has been made and what accelerating factors are necessary for infrastructure development over the next decade?

Session objectives:- Understand the current state of infrastructure- Prioritize future infrastructure needs- Identify factors accelerating investment

mapping/infrastructure

09.15 - 10.30CTICC - Camps Bay

Forward Leadership

How are the aspirations of Africa's future leaders being integrated into business, government and civil society?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding shifting dynamics of peer groups and value trends influencing youth- Overcoming stereotypes about youth- Elevating young people into leadership roles- Sharing experiences across national, linguistic and generational boundaries

Simultaneous interpretation in English and French

This session is open to reporting press.

forward leadership


Wed | Thu | Fri

09.15 - 10.30CTICC - Lion's Head

Myth Busting: Investing in AfricaHow are successful examples disproving common misconceptions of investment risk in Africa?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Separating perception from reality- Gaining access to the right information- Growing local businesses into global players



This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Michael Drexler is available to brief participants.

myth busting/investment

09.15 - 10.30CTICC - Cape Point

New Solutions: Entrepreneurship UnlockedHow can Africa's entrepreneurs be transformed into global champions?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Adapting policy ecosystems to bolster entrepreneurship- Improving access to capital for SMEs- Connecting to global value chains- Attracting talent from the returning diaspora


new solutions/entrepreneurship

11.00 - 12.00CTICC - Plenary Hall

Building with BRICS

How will collaboration with the BRICS empower Africa to deliver on its promise?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Maintaining investment and economic dynamism- Building intra-regional infrastructure links- Sharing best practices for workforce development and job creation


This session is open to reporting press and webcast live.

opening plenary


Wed | Thu | Fri


Social Entrepreneurs Award 2013 for AfricaSocial Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and environmental problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2013 Africa Social Entrepreneurs of the Year from different sectors and countries across the region.



social entrepreneurs award


Oceans: A New Resource Frontier for AfricaThirty-eight of 54 African countries have access to a coast, and ocean-related activities employ over 50 million people in Africa.

Join a conversation about the crucial role of ocean resources for Africa's growth.

This session is open to reporting press

oceans

12.15 - 13.30CTICC - Networking Area

Community Lunch

Lunch will be served in the networking area of the CTICC. Lunch will also be served outside the Lion's Head session room.

community lunch


Wed | Thu | Fri

13.15 - 14.30CTICC - Table Mountain

Made in Africa

How can Africa tap into local innovation to launch globally recognized brands?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Facilitating access to regional and global markets- Removing supply chain barriers- Achieving quality standards

This session was developed in partnership with CNN.


As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and webcast live.

cnn/made in africa

13.15 - 14.45CTICC - Bo Kaap

Connected Africa: Can We Get There Faster?How can infrastructure opportunities be accelerated to improve African transport systems?

Session objectives:- Examine capacity and urban congestion management- Map regional connectivity and corridor growth- Pave the way for cold chains and specialized infrastructure

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Sean Doherty is available to brief participants.

transportation


Mapping the African Growth LandscapeWhat sectors and industries hold the most promise for growth and diversification in the next decade?

Session objectives:- Examine project sector potential- Explore models of diversification- Leverage regional comparative advantages

mapping/economic growth


Wed | Thu | Fri


Energy in Africa: A Brighter FutureWhat are the latest developments in addressing energy infrastructure constraints?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding the changing energy landscape- Learning from innovative energy reforms- Optimizing the range of energy sources



energy update


Building Africa's Financial SectorWhat progress and opportunities are advancing Africa's financial infrastructure?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Achieving scale and deploying capital in frontier markets- Adapting innovative technologies and services- Fostering a conducive regulatory environment



This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Giancarlo Bruno is available to brief participants.

financial infrastructure


New Solutions: Scaling Social InnovationHow can social innovation in Africa be scaled up for greater impact?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Leveraging experimentation of social enterprises- Fostering innovative partnerships and financing models- Targeting policies and incentives for growth


new solutions/social innovation


Wed | Thu | Fri


An Insight, An Idea with Pedro PiresA conversation with Cape Verde President emeritus Pedro Pires about his perspectives on leadership legacies

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Portuguese


one-on-one/pires


Working Women: From Talent to LeadershipAs one-half of Africa's talent pool, how can women's human capital potential be more fully engaged?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Increasing the number of female graduates in relevant fields- Building productivity in agriculture and other sectors- Integrating women in decision-making and leadership positions



female talent/leadership


New Solutions: Accelerating Infrastructure FinancingWhat new financing solutions are bridging the gaps in the provision of infrastructure funding?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Creating mutually beneficial partnerships- Establishing appropriate capital structures- Strengthening risk mitigation instruments



This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants.

new solutions/infrastructure financing


Wed | Thu | Fri

15.15 - 16.45CTICC - Bo Kaap

Higher Learning

How can African universities position themselves as hubs of innovation and capacity-building?

Session objectives:- Explore the future of online education- Increase linkages between education systems and employers- Connect academic research to policy-making and intellectual leadership

higher learning


Agriculture: Investing in TransformationHow are partnerships in the region accelerating investment in agriculture?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Enabling private-sector investment- Bolstering infrastructure- Developing regional markets- Empowering women farmers

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa.



cnbc/agriculture investing


An Insight, An Idea with Arif NaqviA conversation with Arif Naqvi about defining private equity 3.0 for Africa's social and economic development


one-on-one/naqvi


Wed | Thu | Fri


Mapping the African Jobs LandscapeWhat sectors and industries hold the most promise for job creation over the next decade?

Session objectives:- Project high job-growth sectors based on national comparative advantages- Identify implications for human resource needs- Assess re-skilling the workforce for projected jobs

mapping/jobs


Governance Best PracticesHow are African leaders driving positive change and creating enabling environments for growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Sharing best practices- Tackling barriers to change- Prioritizing reforms



governance


New Solutions: Arts, Culture and MediaHow can Africa's creative culture be more fully developed and shared across borders through art and media?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Capturing the evolving narrative and dialogue on African aspirations- Unleashing creative talent through theatre and multimedia- Elevating new voices from rural areas and underrepresented communities


new solutions/arts culture media


Wed | Thu | Fri

19.00 - 22.00CTICC

Cultural Soirée/MoketeCo-hosted by the President of the Republic of South Africa

The Government of South Africa and the World Economic Forum request the pleasure of your company at the 2013 World Economic Forum Mokete. Join us for an eventful evening featuring world-renowned artists and showcasing soulful South African cuisine on the theme, Riches beyond Our Culture.

soirée/mokete

22.00 - 23.30CTICC

Transfer to Hotels

Buses will return from the Cultural Soirée/Mokete to the hotels.

transfer/hotels


Wed | Thu | Fri

08.30 - 11.30Mfuleni Community Centre

Visit to Afrika Tikkun's Mfuleni Community CentreParticipants will visit Afrika Tikkun's Mfuleni Community Centre of excellence, which provides education, health and social support for children, youth and their families, for a musical workshop on Africa's leadership.

The transport provided by the Forum will depart from the entrance of the CTICC at 08.30 and return to the same location at 11.30. As places are limited, participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

learning journey/afrika tikkun

08.30 - 11.30Khayelitsha Township

Visit to Kuyasa Fund's Sustainable Community in KhayelitshaParticipants will visit a household in the Khayelitsha Township micro-financed by Kuyasa Fund, which draws on a culture of group savings to support low-income and unbanked or underbanked people.

The transport provided by the Forum will depart from the entrance of the CTICC at 08.30 and return to the same location at 11.30. As places are limited, participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

learning journey/khayelitsha


An Insight, An Idea with Morgan TsvangiraiA conversation with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai about the future of Zimbabwe


one-on-one/tsvangirai


Wed | Thu | Fri


New Solutions: Mobility of Productive ResourcesWhat efforts remain to facilitate mobility of productive resources regionally and continentally, and what can be learned from success stories?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Increasing talent mobility- Strengthening regional flows of capital- Freeing the movement of goods



new solutions/mobility


Digital Technologies: Unlocking Transformational GrowthWith over 650 million mobile phone subscribers in Africa, how are communication technologies catalysing open, sustainable and inclusive development in the region?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Deepening financial inclusion- Catalysing an environment for growth- Unleashing the power of open development



This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Bruce Weinelt is available to brief participants.

technology growth

09.00 - 10.30CTICC - Bo Kaap

Infrastructure Development through MiningHow can the region capitalize on the mining sector to maximize infrastructure development?

Session objectives:- Move from single- to multi-purpose- Facilitate resource corridors- Encourage new financing models that leverage investment partnerships

mining development


Wed | Thu | Fri


Shaping the Post-2015 Development AgendaFrom an African perspective, what themes should pave the way towards the post-2015 development agenda?

Session objectives:- Build an inclusive agenda- Formulate measureable and attainable goals- Rethink development frameworks

post-2015 development agenda


An Insight, An Idea with Calestous JumaA conversation with Professor Calestous Juma on the role of science and technology in realizing the next frontier of growth for Africa


one-on-one/juma


Thinking Ahead with Young Global LeadersIn these times of increased global complexity and economic uncertainty, the world needs to rely more than ever on innovation and creativity.

Young Global Leaders give three short talks on how to adopt creative solutions for a stronger economy.


thinking ahead


Wed | Thu | Fri


Africa 2063: From Fragility to StabilityAs African economies transform over the next 50 years, how will political and geopolitical tensions in the region be managed?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Stabilizing political transitions beyond elections- Overcoming religious and ethnic divisions- Fostering conditions for investment and growth



fragility to stability


Community Lunch

Lunch will be served in the networking area of the CTICC. Lunch will also be served outside the Lion's Head session room.

community lunch

12.15 - 13.15The Westin Grand - Ballroom East

Sub-regional Lunch: Eastern and Southern AfricaJoin this informal lunch session to exchange insights with business, government and civil society leaders from Eastern and Southern Africa.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis

sub-regional lunch/eastern and southern


Wed | Thu | Fri

12.15 - 13.15The Westin Grand - Ballroom West

Sub-regional Lunch: Western and Central AfricaJoin this informal lunch session to exchange insights with business, government and civil society leaders from Western and Central Africa.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis

sub-regional lunch/western and central


Africa's Global PartnershipsHow are new and existing partnerships with Africa facilitating the exchange of comparative strengths?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Going beyond access-to-resources to economic integration- Exchanging knowledge and experience- Widening the range of financing models

This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television.



bloomberg/global partnerships

13.15 - 14.45CTICC - Bo Kaap

Capital for the Common GoodHow can the full spectrum of financial and philanthropic capital be aligned for greater impact in funding Africa's inclusive growth?

Session objectives:- Scope opportunities and challenges for collaboration between development and investment players- Map complementary skills, risk appetites and investment instruments- Identify concrete initiatives ripe for aligned investment

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Terri Toyota is available to brief participants.

capital for common good


Wed | Thu | Fri


New Solutions: Skilling and ScalingHow can Africa's workforce acquire the skills needed to succeed in the public and private sectors?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Addressing skills mismatches through secondary and higher education- Developing programmes for vocational skills and apprenticeships- Integrating informal-sector models into the formal-labour market


new solutions/skills


Resource Wealth ManagementWhat lessons from mineral value management can be applied to other resources?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Promoting value-maximizing models of resource ownership- Wealth funds and commodity exchanges- Existing multistakeholder partnerships



This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants.

resource management


Africa's Values ContextWhat tensions and transformations are shaping the debate on values and identity in Africa?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Learning from the past to create a new future- Expanding interconnectedness from community to country to continent- Reconciling rural and urban identities



values context


Wed | Thu | Fri


Integrating to CompeteHow can regional integration reinforce competitiveness across the continent?

Session objectives:- Examine key tools and drivers for integration- Define role of the private sector- Explore implementation of RECs

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Jennifer Blanke is available to brief participants.

regional integration


An Insight, An Idea with Uhuru KenyattaA conversation with President Uhuru Kenyatta on the future of Kenya


one-on-one/kenyatta


African Economic OutlookHow are current developments informing the region's economic outlook for the year to come?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Increasing productivity and employment- Leveraging innovation as a growth engine- Collaborating with other regions


This session is on the record and webcast live.

economic outlook


Wed | Thu | Fri


New Solutions: Investing in Green GrowthHow are stakeholders partnering to create green growth investment opportunities in Africa?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Leveraging private investment through public action- Diverting investments from conventional to green alternatives- Building synergies between development and growth agendas



new solutions/green investing


Africa's Agenda on Science, Technology and InnovationWhat should be at the top of the African agenda for science, technology and innovation in 2013?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Creating new sources of growth- Innovating for food, energy and resource security- Building a talent pipeline for Africa



science agenda

15.15 - 16.45CTICC - Bo Kaap

Healthy Families, Healthy EconomyIs Africa poised to realize the economic potential of its demographic dividend?

Session objectives:- Define the demographic dividend- Examine economic growth through voluntary family planning and efficient health systems- Explore investment in young people's health to prepare for tomorrow's productive workforce

This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Robert Greenhill is available to brief participants.

healthy economy


Wed | Thu | Fri


An Insight, An Idea with Mo IbrahimA conversation with Mo Ibrahim about his perspectives on the role of civil society


one-on-one/ibrahim


Facing Africa's FutureSignificant challenges to Africa's resilience - widespread unemployment, unstable commodity prices and rising inequality - are counterpoised with the continent's rich opportunities - youthful population, burgeoning infrastructure and rapid economic growth. How can fresh insights and innovations emerging from Africa's transformative connectivity, consumer power and dynamic talent motivate us to deliver on Africa's promise?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Measuring and accelerating progress on new and existing initiatives- Taking action with bold decisions and innovations- Acting together through creative partnerships



closing plenary


Farewell Reception

Hosted by the Government of Nigeria

The Government of Nigeria and the World Economic Forum invite all participants and their spouses to the 2013 World Economic Forum on Africa Farewell Reception

farewell reception


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