Discussions at the World Economic Forum on Africa, will be centred around the South-South cooperation and relationships between economic partners. The Co-Chairs of the meeting will share their views on the economic situation in the region and will give an insight into the outlook of their respective industries. This will be the first time in its 20 year history that the World Economic Forum will be taking place in East Africa.
"As Africa joins India and China in crossing the billion person mark, its young population, natural resources and market potential are catalysts for significant future growth and development.” World Economic Forum on Africa 2010-Rethinking Africa’s Growth Strategy."
"As Africa joins India and China in crossing the billion person mark, its young population, natural resources and market potential are catalysts for significant future growth and development.” World Economic Forum on Africa 2010-Rethinking Africa’s Growth Strategy."
Interviews
Katherine Tweedy, Director, Head of Africa, World Economic Forum shares her views on the theme of the forum this year which is: Rethinking Africa’s Growth Strategy.
Ajai Chowdhry, Founder, HCL; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HCL Infosystems, India
Joergen Ole Haslestad, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yara International ASA, Norway, which is an international global company specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents. Mr Haslestad talks about what he hopes to achieve at the meeting.
Kuseni Douglas Dlamini, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual, South Africa. Old Mutual is the largest and most well-established financial services provider in Southern Africa. Mr. Dlamini says that Africa can play a major part in the global world economy.
Pat Davies, Chief Executive, Sasol, South Africa is the producer of petrol and diesel from coal and natural gas. Mr. Davies talks about the role that Africa could play in the world economy.
Ajai Chowdhry, Founder, HCL; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HCL Infosystems, India
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