Wednesday 5 May, 15.15 – 16.45 (12.15 – 13:45GMT)

Africa's Destabilizing Factors

Economic and social development is best fostered in an environment with peace, security and clear rule of law. However, many parts of Africa continue to be affected by destabilizing elements from coastal pirates, to ethnic violence, to the trafficking of drugs, weapons and counterfeit items.

What can global and African institutions do to stem the rise of destabilizing activities and mitigate both social and economic costs?

What dual role do the international media play in exposing these threats but managing the image of Africa in a responsible manner?

Speakers

• Tewodros Ashenafi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SouthWest Energy
  (HK), Ethiopia; Young Global Leader
• Jack Leslie, Chairman, Weber
  Shandwick Worldwide, USA
• Benjamin William
  Mkapa, Co-Chair,
  Investment
  Climate Facility For Africa (ICF); President of Tanzania (1995-2005)
• Mabel van Oranje, Chief Executive
  Officer, The Elders, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader
• Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, UN Special Representative for Somalia, United Nations Political Office For Somalia (UNPOS), Nairobi

Moderated by

• Richard Dowden, Director, Royal African Society, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Africa.

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Wednesday 5 May, 17.15 – 18.45 (14.15 – 15:45GMT)

Opening Plenary – Unlocking Africa's Growth Potential

For the most part, Africa is a continent rich in land, natural resources and water, with a favourable climate and over one billion people, immense intellectual capital and consumer power. However, barriers remain to its social and economic development.

What are the critical elements that will translate this potential into sustainable economic development?

The co-chairs of the World Economic Forum on Africa highlight current examples of how innovation, partnership and an empowerment mindset can unlock Africa's potential.

Speakers

• Ajai Chowdhry, Founder, HCL; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HCL Infosystems, India; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
• Pat Davies, Chief Executive, Sasol, South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
• Kuseni Douglas Dlamini, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual, South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010; Young Global Leader
• Joergen Ole Haslestad, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yara International, Norway; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
• Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of Tanzania
• Anna Tibaijuka, Undersecretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010

Welcoming Remarks

• Katherine Tweedie, Director, Head of
  Africa, World Economic Forum

Chaired by

• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

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Wednesday 5 May, 18.45 – 18.55 (15.45 – 15.55 GMT)

 Social Entrepreneur Award — Africa 2010

The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides a global platform to promote social entrepreneurship as a means of advancing societies and addressing social problems in an innovative and effective manner.

Presented by

• François Bonnici, Head, Africa and Middle East, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Switzerland

Chaired by

• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

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Thursday 6 May, 09.00 – 10.15 (06.00 – 07.15 GMT)

 CNBC Africa: 2010 Investment Heatmap

As foreign direct investment fell by 20% worldwide in 2008, capital flows to Africa jumped 16%, to US$ 61.9 billion — its highest level ever — indicating a changing perception of investment risk versus opportunity.

Join private equity investors, financial institutions and business operators as they discuss their outlook for investment opportunities on the continent.

Speakers

• Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance of
  South Africa
• Armando Emilio Guebuza, President of
  Mozambique
• Donald Kaberuka, President, African
  Development Bank (ADB), Tunis
• Nku Nyembezi-Heita, Chief Executive
  Officer, ArcelorMittal South Africa, South Africa

Moderated by

• Alishia Seckam, Anchor, CNBC Africa, South Africa

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Thursday 6 May, 14.00 – 15.15 (11.00 – 12.15 GMT)

Managing the Water-Food-Energy Nexus

With continuing population growth, rising energy demand and the growing impact of climate change, the water-food-energy nexus is rapidly becoming a central concern for the world, and first and foremost for Africa.How can African governments and businesses work across boundaries to ensure that the water-food-energy bottleneck is turned into a sustainable growth and development opportunity?

Speakers:

• James Collins Jr, President, DuPont Crop Protection, DuPont, USA
• Xolani H. Mkhwanazi, Chairman, BHP Billiton, South Africa
• Namanga Ngongi, President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA),Kenya; Global Agenda Council on Food Security
• Sheila Sisulu, Deputy Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Rome
• Buyelwa Patience Sonjica, Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs of South Africa

Moderated by

• Andrew Rugasira, Chief Executive Officer, Good African Coffee, Uganda; Young Global Leader

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Thursday 6 May, 15.45 – 17.00 (12.45 – 14.00 GMT)

Africa: Towards One Voice?

The Copenhagen Climate Change negotiations were a landmark for Africa's unified voice at a time when nation states are facing inconsistencies between their sovereignty and the legitimacy of the transnational institutional bodies to which they belong. What will catalyse the continent's nations to cooperate and rally around one aggregated African voice when seeking greater representation in future political negotiations such as the G20 and Doha?

Speakers

• Rupiah Bwezani Banda, President of
  Zambia
• Donald Kaberuka, President, African
  Development Bank (ADB), Tunis
• Asha-Rose Migiro, UN Deputy
  Secretary-General, New York
• Ali Mohammed Shein, Vice-President of
  Tanzania
• Buyelwa Patience Sonjica, Minister of
  Water and Environmental Affairs of South Africa
  

 Moderated by

• Lord Malloch-Brown, Vice-Chairman, World Economic Forum

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Thursday 6 May, 17.30 – 18.45 (14.30 – 15.45 GMT)

A New Vision for Africa's Agriculture

Agriculture is a key component of African economies, providing up to 70% of employment in countries such as Tanzania, but climate change may reduce production by up to 25% in the coming years, threatening both food security and potential economic gains. How can stakeholders work together effectively to drive sustainable growth in the agriculture sector and capture the region's considerable agricultural potential?

Speakers

• Dyborn Charlie Chibonga, Chief Executive Officer, National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM), Malawi
• Eleni Gabre-Madhin, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopia Commodity Exchange,Ethiopia
• Joergen Ole Haslestad, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yara International, Norway; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
• Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of Tanzania
• Kanayo
  Nwanze, President, International Fund for
  Agricultural Development (IFAD), Rome
• Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

 Moderated by

• David Nabarro, Special
  Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Food Security and Nutrition,
  United Nations, Geneva; Global Agenda Council on Food Security

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Friday 7 May, 09.00 – 10.00 (06.00 – 07.00 GMT)

The Future of Africa's Democracies

In the coming year, a number of African countries will hold elections. While certain countries such as Ghana have followed a strong democratic process, the prevalence of military coups, delayed elections and negotiated “unity” governments are also a reality. What is the current state of democracy in Africa and what efforts need to be taken to prevent negotiated democracy or rule by force becoming the “new normal” forAfrica's political architecture?

Speakers

• Idriss Ndélé Moussa, President, Pan-African Parliament, South Africa
• Raila Amolo Odinga, Prime Minister of Kenya
• Salim Ahmed Salim, Prime Minister of Tanzania (1984-1985); Chairman, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Foundation, Tanzania; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Africa
• Jacob G. Zuma, President of South Africa

 Moderated by

•  Raenette Taljaard, Senior Lecturer, Public Policy, University of Cape Town, South Africa; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Africa

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Friday 7 May, 10.15 – 11.30 (07.15 – 08.30 GMT)

Across the Ages: Leadership in Africa

2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the start of Africa's independence decade and provides an opportune time to reflect on the past, current and future leadership of the continent. In a culturally and ethnically diverse region such as Africa, what are the values and behaviours underlying true and effective leadership? Join this candid multigenerational discussion on what effective leadership means, and what role current and future leaders will take in positioning Africa within a global competitive arena over the next 50 years

Speakers

• Yolanda Cuba, Chief Executive Officer, Mvelaphanda Group, South Africa; Young Global Leader
• Graça Machel, Founder and President, Foundation for Community Development (FDC), Mozambique; Global Agenda Council on the Future of Africa
• Benjamin William
  Mkapa, Co-Chair, Investment Climate Facility For Africa
  (ICF); President of Tanzania (1995-2005)
• Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of Namibia
• Bongani Ncube, Global Changemaker

Moderated by

• Tumi Makgabo, Founder and Executive Producer, Tumi & Co., South Africa; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Gender Gap

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Friday 7 May, 11.45 – 13.00 (08.45 – 10.00 GMT)

The Redesign of Africa's Role in the New Global Economy

Africa is forecast to play an increasing role in the growth of the global economy over the course of the next decade. The continent's growth and its subsequent geopolitical role will be a product of both its competitive economic development and commitment to fostering strong social and political structures. What are the critical elements underpinning Africa's future growth strategy, competitiveness and leadership in a post-crisis global economy?

Speakers

• Ajai Chowdhry, Founder, HCL; Chairman
  and Chief Executive Officer, HCL Infosystems, India; Co-Chair of the World
  Economic Forum on Africa 2010
• Pat Davies, Chief Executive, Sasol,
  South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
• Joergen Ole Haslestad, President and
  Chief Executive Officer, Yara International, Norway; Co-Chair of the World
  Economic Forum on Africa 2010
• Jakaya M. Kikwete , President of
  Tanzania
• Anna Tibaijuka,
  Undersecretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements
  Programme (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
  2010
• Jacob G. Zuma, President of South
  Africa

 Closing Remarks

• Katherine
  Tweedie, Director, Head
  of
  Africa, World Economic Forum

Chaired by

• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

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