8 to 10 May
More than 1 000 leaders from business, government, civil society and academia gather in Cape Town for the World Economic Forum on Africa 2013 this week to discuss Africa’s economic future under the theme Delivering on Africa’s Promise.
The meeting, which will take place against a backdrop of significant economic growth and progress in reducing poverty in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa, features a programme built around three pillars:
- Accelerating economic diversification
- Boosting strategic infrastructure
- Unlocking Africa’s talent.
President Zuma will, along other African Heads of States and leading luminaries in the business and economic sector, participate in a number of sessions in this Forum.
In addition to a two-day public programme, there will also be a number of significant meetings on the fringes of the World Economic Forum on Africa.
- The Grow Africa Investment Forum, on 8-9 May, will attempt to build on its successes in 2012 by underscoring further commitment from both the public and private sectors.
- Another meeting is Shape Africa, organized by the Cape Town hub of the Global Shapers Community, a worldwide network of young leaders between the ages of 20 and 30, which takes place in the city on 6-7 May.
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
You can follow the Forum online:
- Read speeches and statements by South African government leaders
- See the best photos of the event: Photo gallery
- Watch Live webcasts of sessions
- Become a fan of the Forum on Facebook
- Read the Forum blog
- Download the Forum Media App
Source: World Economic Forum
