By Umika Pidaparthy
10 June 2009
More than 700 economic and political delegates are attending the World Economic Forum on Africa 2009 in Cape Town to discuss the impact of the global economic crisis on the African continent.
The forum, which takes place over a span of three days will be co-chaired by former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Anan, Executive Chairman of the Dubai Group of the United Arab Emirates, Soud Ba'alawy, Chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of the People's Republic of China, Jiang Jianqing, Cheif Executive of SABMiller, Graham Mackay and Managing Director of the World Bank, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
The event also includes the launch of the Africa competitiveness report in the market in terms of natural resources and foreign capital. Interactive sessions with the co-chairs and other panelists will also look at solutions to tackle the recession and promote economic growth in South Africa.
President Jacob Zuma is expected to attend as a part of the South African delegation.
10 June 2009
More than 700 economic and political delegates are attending the World Economic Forum on Africa 2009 in Cape Town to discuss the impact of the global economic crisis on the African continent.
The forum, which takes place over a span of three days will be co-chaired by former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Anan, Executive Chairman of the Dubai Group of the United Arab Emirates, Soud Ba'alawy, Chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of the People's Republic of China, Jiang Jianqing, Cheif Executive of SABMiller, Graham Mackay and Managing Director of the World Bank, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
The event also includes the launch of the Africa competitiveness report in the market in terms of natural resources and foreign capital. Interactive sessions with the co-chairs and other panelists will also look at solutions to tackle the recession and promote economic growth in South Africa.
President Jacob Zuma is expected to attend as a part of the South African delegation.
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