VIDEO: Inside Story - Africa's Quest for Sustained Economic Growth

Africa: World Economic Forum On Africa Closes With Call for Action

WEF, 10 May 2013

Calling for investment to consolidate and make more inclusive recent African growth, leaders from across the continent gathered to close the 2013 World Economic Forum on Africa. Read more »

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Africa's Education in Crisis?

While Africa has made remarkable progress, it is unlikely most countries will meet the MDG goal by 2015 and millions of children are still not getting access to a decent education, ... Read more »
- Africa: Regional Integration Key to Africa's Future Competitiveness
- Africa: African Economic Growth to Be Consolidated

Africa: Kenyatta Advocates 'All-Inclusive Society' at Economic Forum

allAfrica, 10 May 2013

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who describes himself as a simple man driven to help his country prosper, faced challenging questions at a World Economic Forum session here on… Read more »
Africa: Paving a New Silk Road Through Africa

WEF, 10 May 2013

Unreliable as they might come in Africa, statistics all indicate that the continent is ready to take off economically. Six out of the 10 fastest growing economies over the past… Read more »
Africa: Building Africa's Property Boom

WEF, 10 May 2013

Mention "Africa" to the world's industrialists, retailers, bankers and technologists, and the associated responses are "exploration" and "opportunity". Mention "opportunity" to… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Add Value to Its Vast Natural Resources

WEF, 10 May 2013

Although a number of African countries have experienced rapid economic growth over the past decade, substantial developmental challenges remain. Read more »
Africa: Regional Integration Is a Must for Africa

WEF, 10 May 2013

Throughout the post-war period, international trade has proven to be a key driver of growth for many countries, in particular for small economies. Although Africa has been growing… Read more »

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World Economic Forum on Africa 2013.

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9 May 2013

World Economic Forum on Africa 2013

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Under the theme "Delivering on Africa's Promise", the 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place 8-10 May 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa, will ... see more »

Africa: Greater Mobility in Africa Will Aid Development

WEF, 10 May 2013

Connecting the continent through infrastructure development and removing bottlenecks to greater mobility of people will allow Africans to work together towards the common goal of… Read more »
Africa: Integration 'Key to Africa's Growth'

SA Info, 9 May 2013

Closer regional integration will be crucial for addressing underlying weaknesses in Africa's long-term competitiveness and ensuring that the continent delivers on its massive… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Growth to Be Consolidated

The Herald, 11 May 2013

The successes registered by African economies in achieving growth need to be consolidated by efforts to boost long term competitiveness if the continent is to achieve sustainable… Read more »
Africa: Five Ways to Promote Entrepreneurship in Africa

WEF, 9 May 2013

Africa needs accelerated structural transformation in order to take the bulk of its population out of poverty. This requires deeper investment in factors leading to… Read more »
Africa: AGRA Calls Leaders to Place Agriculture At the Heart of Africa's Growth

AGRA, 9 May 2013

Today, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) called on global leaders at the World Economic Forum on Africa to recognise agriculture’s rightful place—at… Read more »
Africa: Latest At WEF- Africa Bullish About Future Prospects

The Herald, 9 May 2013

The World Economic Forum on Africa got off to a good start this morning with the launch of a Global competitive report, which is putting into perspective the strengths and… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs a New Development Model

The Herald, 9 May 2013

The World Economic Forum on Africa annual gathering opened in Cape Town yesterday, bringing together government leaders business leaders, the media, civil society and the academia… Read more »
Africa: President Zuma Welcomes Delegates to World Economic Forum On Africa

Govt of SA, 8 May 2013

President Jacob Zuma extends a warm welcome to delegates of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, which meets in Cape Town from today, 8 May to 10 May 2013. Read more »
Africa: Can Africa's Natural Resources Lift People Out of Poverty?

WEF, 9 May 2013

Several African countries are among today's fastest-growing economies in the world, often driven by discoveries of oil, natural gas and strategic mineral reserves. Extreme poverty… Read more »
Africa: How to Reinvent Africa's Sickly Health System

WEF, 9 May 2013

Given the billions of aid dollars spent on improving the health systems of Africa, it may surprise you to learn that the majority of Africans still turn to the private sector for… Read more »
Africa: Diversifying African Economies

WEF, 8 May 2013

As an African entrepreneur, I keenly await the outcomes of the 2013 World Economic Forum on Africa. One of the key issues to be discussed is how to accelerate economic… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Journey From Poverty to Prosperity

WEF, 8 May 2013

The walia is a species of ibex found only in northern Ethiopia. Some 40 years ago, with fewer than 200 left, the walia was in danger of extinction. It remains an endangered… Read more »
Africa: Feeding Africa's Future

WEF, 8 May 2013

Today, we have the tools and knowledge to end extreme poverty and hunger by working together to transform agriculture. This isn't just a development hypothesis; it's actually… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Become Self-Sufficient Says Zuma At Opening of World Economic Forum On Africa

WEF, 9 April 2013

The fact that South Africa hosted the recent BRICS summit is an indication of how much Africa has changed, Jacob G. Zuma, President of South Africa, told the opening plenary of the… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Healthcare Is At a Critical Crossroads

WEF, 9 May 2013

For six years, I have travelled across Africa as a humanitarian - speaking to mothers caring for sick children, listening to the inspiring words of dedicated healthcare workers and… Read more »
Africa: Unleashing Africa's People Power

WEF, 8 May 2013

If the mantra "our people are our greatest asset" is a truism for business, it is even more so for a continent of over a billion people and rising. Read more »
Africa: The Changing Landscape of Aid in Africa

WEF, 8 May 2013

In the world of international health and development, a new model is taking shape. The traditional structure of aid agencies in Sweden, the United States and other donor countries… Read more »
Africa: Three Tips for Boosting Social Innovation in Africa

WEF, 8 May 2013

At the World Economic Forum on Africa this week, I’ll be discussing some of the lessons I’ve learned over the past year in a session entitled “New Solutions:… Read more »
Africa: Closing Africa's Gender Gap

WEF, 7 May 2013

Africa stands to benefit from the converging of many trends, including a 5.5% growth rate and an increasingly educated young population. But will 51% of its population benefit from… Read more »
Africa: WEF to 'Deliver On Africa's Promise'

SA Info, 6 May 2013

Over 1 000 global business, government and academic leaders will converge on Cape Town from Wednesday to Friday to focus on driving Africa's economic growth, boosting strategic… Read more »