South Africa will this year host yet another important world event, the 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa, scheduled to be held from 8 - 10 May 2013 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
This Forum will reflect on a broad range of economic issues relating to the African continent, converging particularly around the issues of growth and development. The theme of the event is “Delivering on Africa’s Promise”, which will form the basis for more deeper engagement of economic issues such as strengthening the continent’s competitiveness, creating inclusive and sustainable growth, accelerating infrastructure development and economic
diversification.
The Forum will provide an open platform for global and regional leaders and luminaries in various sectors such as business, banking, government, civil society, academia and others to engage deeply on the issues which are key to the renewal of the African continent.
The three-day deliberations will be anchored on the following three themes:
- Accelerating Economic Diversification
- Boosting Strategic Infrastructure and
- Unlocking Africa’s Talent
The above themes consolidate the previous ones discussed during the 22nd World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which focused on leadership, innovation and shared opportunities as well as increasing investment in Frontier Markets.
The crux of the Forum is making a positive response to the economic growth in the continent, and leveraging important sectors to further advance this growth. In turn, this lends yet another opportunity to advance the African Agenda of economic growth and development, as well as security.
The government of South Africa expresses its full support and commitment to the event, and encourages all relevant participating sectors to take part in making this event a resounding success.
A detailed media programme will be issued at a later stage.
For media logistics please contact:
Bongiwe Gambu
Cell: 082 714 9463
Enquiries:
Mac Maharaj
Cell: 079 879 3203
Email: macmaharaj@icloud.com
