Plenary 1 Program

Thursday 10 May 2012

09.00 - 10.00 (06.00 - 07.00 GMT)

Africa's Innovators

A rising generation of innovative entrepreneurs, investors, activists and policy-makers is transforming business and society from the grass-roots level. Who are Africa's emerging innovators and how are they shaping Africa's transformation?

• Omobola Johnson, Minister of Communications Technology of Nigeria
• Nick Moon, Co-Founder and Director, KickStart Kenya, Kenya; Social Entrepreneur
• Ory Okolloh, Policy Manager, Africa, Google, South Africa; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Africa
• Bright Simons, President, MPedigree Network, Ghana; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on Information & Communication Technologies
• Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Co-Founder and Managing Director, SoleRebels, Ethiopia; Young Global Leader

Moderated by

• Olanrewaju Akinola, Editor, This is Africa, Financial Times, United Kingdom

 

09.00 - 10.15 (06.00 - 07.15 GMT)

Africa in the World Economy -- From Tigers to Lions?

In eight of the past 10 years, Africa's "lion" economies have grown faster than East Asia's tigers. What are the priorities for the continent to emerge as a new global growth pole?

• Kofi Annan, Chairman, Africa Progress Panel (APP), Switzerland; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
• Gao Xiqing, President and Vice-Chairman, China Investment Corporation (CIC), People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Bekele Geleta, Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Geneva; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Monhla Hlahla, Chairperson, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Tunis; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wal-Mart International, Wal-Mart Stores, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa

Opening Remarks by

• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
• Josette Sheeran, Vice-Chairman and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

Chaired by

• Børge Brende, Managing Director, Government Relations and Constituent Engagement, World Economic Forum

 

13.30 - 14.45 (10.30 - 11.45 GMT)

Advancing Africa's Trade Agenda

Despite growth in some emerging regions, the global economy remains steeped in uncertainty with export forecasts falling and the Doha trade round in deadlock. How can the continent advance its regional and global trade agenda?

• Mahmoud Eisa, Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade of Egypt
• Jean-Louis Ekra, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, African Export-Import Bank, Egypt
• Pascal Lamy, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva
• Mekonnen Manyazewal, Minister of Industry of Ethiopia
• Jaidev R. Shroff, Chief Executive Officer, United Phosphorus (UPL), India

Moderated by

• Jim Frederick, Editor, Time International, USA

 

13.30 - 14.45 (10.30 - 11.45 GMT)

Grow Africa: Transforming African Agriculture

With access to 60% of the world's potentially available crop land, Africa's agriculture sector could deliver growth and food security throughout the continent and beyond. How can leaders bring about a lasting transformation in African agriculture and food security?

• Zein Abdalla, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Europe, Switzerland
• Fahad Bin Abdulrahman Bin Sulaiman Balghunaim, Minister of Agriculture of Saudi Arabia
• Dyborn Charlie Chibonga, Chief Executive Officer, National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM), Malawi
• Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of Tanzania
• Berry J. Marttin, Member of the Executive Board, Rabobank Group, Netherlands
• Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Moderated by

• Josette Sheeran, Vice-Chairman and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

 

15.15 - 16.30 (12.15 - 13.30 GMT)

Africa's Leadership

Improved macroeconomic and political stability, an ongoing resource boom and a growing consumer base put Africa on the brink of a major transformation. What are the priorities for the region's leaders to transform growth into shared opportunities for present and future generations?

• Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon
• Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President of Nigeria
• Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of Tanzania
• Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Chaired by

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

 

18.15 - 18.30 (15.15 - 15.30 GMT)

Social Entrepreneurs Award for Africa 2012

Social Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and environmental problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2012 African Social Entrepreneurs of the Year working in different sectors and countries across the region.

Presented by

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

 

Friday 11 May 2012

09.00 - 10.15 (06.00 - 07.15 GMT)

Rethinking South-South Relations

Moving 5 million of China's 85 million low-value manufacturing jobs to Africa could boost employment by 50%. As China, India and Brazil move up the industrial ladder, how is their relationship with Africa evolving and what opportunities does this present?

• Amadou Diallo, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Freight, Deutsche Post DHL, Germany
• Charles Gaëtan Xavier-Luc Duval *, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Mauritius
• Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance of South Africa
• Ashish J. Thakkar, Managing Director, Mara Group, Uganda; Young Global Leader
• Zhong Jianhua, Special Representative, African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China

Moderated by

• Shantayanan Devarajan, Chief Economist, Africa Region, World Bank, Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on Poverty & Economic Development

 

09.00 - 10.15 (06.00 - 07.15 GMT)

Accelerating Infrastructure Investments

In past years, transportation, energy and communication investments contributed substantially more to per capita growth than structural policies. What winning models and partnerships are accelerating infrastructure investment?

• Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2007-2010) and Chair of World Economic Forum Global Issues Group
• Ahmed Heikal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Citadel Capital, Egypt
• Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Tunis; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Brian Molefe, Group Chief Executive, Transnet, South Africa
• Tidjane Thiam, Group Chief Executive, Prudential, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Jubril Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando, Nigeria; Young Global Leader
• Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Chaired by

• Robyn Curnow, Correspondent, CNN, South Africa

 

13.30 - 14.45 (10.30 - 11.45 GMT)

CNBC Debate: The Market Integration Challenge

The Cape to Cairo project aims to integrate 26 countries and 590 million people into one free trade zone. What does market integration really require?

In partnership with the World Economic Forum, CNBC Africa hosts this televised debate.

• Eleni Gabre-Madhin, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, Ethiopia
• Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance of South Africa
• Erastus J. O. Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson, African Union, Addis Ababa; Global Agenda Council on Africa
• Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance of Nigeria
• John Rwangombwa *, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda
• Meles Zenawi *, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Moderated by

• Bronwyn Nielsen, Anchor, CNBC Africa, South Africa

 

15.15 - 16.30 (12.15 - 13.30 GMT)

Women as Africa's Way Forward

Women are at the foundation of Africa's political and economic transformation. How can female leadership be scaled up across businesses, institutions and governments?

• Diezani K. Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources of Nigeria
• Kenneth C. Frazier, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Co., USA
• Monhla Hlahla, Chairperson, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Tunis; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
• Charlotte Osei, Chair, National Commission for Civic Education, Ghana
• Sheila Sisulu, Deputy Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Rome

Moderated by

• Julie Gichuru, TV Host and Media Executive, Royal Media Services, Kenya; Young Global Leader

 

15.15 - 16.30 (12.15 - 13.30 GMT)

Shaping Transformation: Africa's Rising Leaders

Around the globe, companies and countries increasingly link their growth aspirations to the promise of Africa's resource wealth, retail markets and talent pools. What are the hopes and aspirations of Africa's rising leaders for the region's transformation?

• Tewodros Ashenafi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SouthWest Energy (HK), Ethiopia; Young Global Leader
• Yawa Hansen-Quao, Founding Director, Leading Ladies' Network, Ghana; Global Shaper
• Euvin Naidoo, Co-President, South African Chamber of Commerce in America (SACCA), South Africa; Young Global Leader
• Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance of Nigeria
• Juliana Rotich, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Ushahidi, Kenya; Social Entrepreneur; Global Agenda Council on Information & Communication Technologies

Closing Remarks by

• Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance of South Africa

Chaired by

• Josette Sheeran, Vice-Chairman and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

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