AfDB president, Donald Kaberuka, will co-chair the 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa, to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 9 to11 May. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in sub-Saharan Africa, and a prime example of the continent's fast-growing economies.

Home to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa will offer an exceptional opportunity to bring together global and pan-African leaders to shape the region's transformation.

Africa is on the brink of a major transformation. Over the last decade, the continent was home to six of the world's 10 fastest growing economies, and the outlook for the region remains bright at a time when the rest of the world is facing major political and economic challenges. However, attaining Africa's aspirations in a new global context will require bold and actionable ideas, as well as strong leadership on regional, national and industry levels.

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Magatte Wade