NYFA 2013 Speakers
SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICA

Country Coordinating Mechanisms and Women

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South African Swayed by Windpower

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Investing in Africa: Mind the bumps and the rewards will come

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Culture is the New Resistance

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Global Health Plan Aims to End a Third of Childhood Deaths

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Skills shortage could hamper Africa growth surge

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Is Tanzania’s economic growth an urban phenomenon?

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Who Owns the Land? Cameroon's Large-Scale Land-Grabs

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Innovation Leadership Training Program launching in Zambia

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Open Borders top EALA talks

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Open Borders top EALA talks

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Solar Powered Internet School Opens World of Possibilities in Uganda

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Women key to Africa’s development

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Ethiopian capital to burn waste, hopes for energy bonanza

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African Development Bank aims to boost investment to EAC

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Africans enrolled in Chinese Universities up 30 percent in 2012.

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African Health Ministers commit to ramped up TB/HIV treatment

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African Health Ministers commit to ramped up TB/HIV treatment

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12 million Africans entering the job Market every year.

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Emphasis on new Infrastructure driving a maintenance deficit.

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Rwanda’s ICT ambition bearing fruit

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Namibia examines BRICS

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Solar Powered Internet School Opens a World of Possibilities in Uganda

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By 2050, one in three children will be born in Sub-Saharan Africa

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New York African Film Festival Returns To FSLC April 3-9 To Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary

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First women-initiated bank launched in Ethiopia

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Lagos creating energy from waste

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Citi Bank to start operations in Ghana

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Nigeria set to overtake SA as Africa's biggest economy

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Food and drug regulators to cut counterfeits

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Gulf carriers aim for bigger slice of Africa market

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Can floating architecture save this Nigerian slum?

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Rwanda to host Agribusiness Forum.

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South Africa's Naspers in $570 million Russia internet deal

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Burundi supports border communities.

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Tanzanias financial sector is stable.

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Gambia gets its first Journalism School

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How African Feminism Changed the World.

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Rwanda gets U.S. $60 Million for Sustainable Energy

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Japan Boosts Private Sector Investment

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27 Million Women to Access Reversible Contraceptive.

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o Ghanian Entrepreneur Assembles trucks aimed at Industrial Production

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PPPs to Develop Africa’s Infrastructure?

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South Africa, Belarus discuss cooperation in Agriculture

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Google in Africa

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Zimbabwe looks to boost FDI

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Nigeria and Brazil Strengthen Economic Ties

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Ugandan Vocational Training School gets US $82Million

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FAO Report: Women in Agriculture

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African Union: Empowering Women in Agriculture

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Brazil tips Dar es Salaam on gas economy

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Potential in Africa’s renewable energy

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Ethiopia: Heineken to build the country's largest brewery in Ethiopia

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African hotel wins worlds best hotel for second year in a row by Travel + Leisure.

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Rwandan students to learn Chinese language

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New malaria drugs give hope to eradication

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In Rwanda 3000 teachers to enter the labor market

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Biogas looks to women to expand sector.

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Rwanda gets US $60m to develop energy sector

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Africa’s first Pan-African airline hits 75,000 passengers.

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Ambitious infrastructure project funded through contractor financing

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Zimbabwe’s tobacco crop down 3 million in 2012.

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U.A.E. and Zimbabwe discuss multi-billion-dollar cooperation

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S.A. task force to monitor agriculture emissions

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Nokia's Life launched in Kenya, hits 95 million global users

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Africa is more stable than you've been led to think.

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Uganda, Kenya coffees top in Africa

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Uganda student wins Africa IT award

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Are African women on the rise?

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Mozambique receives U.S.$9.3 Million for girls education.

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Malawi President Joyce Banda featured in CFR remarkable women of 2012.

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New oil deposits in Kenya may be commercially viable

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South Sudan and Sudan come to agreement to resume oil exports.

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New laws to stabilize oil market in Ghana.

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Expert engaged to set up futures exchange in Nairobi

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Analysis of micro enterprise growth in Africa and transitions to SME’s.

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Kenya demarcating 9 blocks of territory for auction of license to oil and gas exploration.

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Could the next pope come from Africa?

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Africa forecast to be a $45 billion pharma market by 2020

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Scientist in Benin unveil enhanced malaria test

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Zimbabwe to refine platinum locally.

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Renovated rail line connecting Nigeria’s two largest cities re-launched

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Nigeria top of the pack for internet speed in West Africa.

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PPP’s for infrastructure development.

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Kenya launches ICT master plan, aims to connect all

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MTN extends their fiber network in Uganda

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Cote d’Ivoire Cocoa Farmers Certified and Satisfied

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The effects of reducing risk for farmers in Africa – potentials for growing participants in the commercial sector.

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Uganda launches space program.

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Windows run Huawei phone launched exclusively for African market

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SME’s advised to trade internationally.

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5.4% non-oil growth in sub-Saharan Africa since 2008.

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Wi-Fi Giving Education a Boost

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Agenda

DAY 01
INDEPENDENCE & INVESTMENT
09:00 - 10:00
INDEPENDENCEDEBATE: THE ROAD TO A NEW INDEPENDENCE

More than 50 years after many African nations became independent, we discuss how they can forge ahead for
economic development, secured trade links, democracy, security and good governance. Now, the challenge is to
build an enduring platform for the continent’s future, one that will provide much-needed jobs, allow for productive
investment, and create an environment for widespread opportunity.
- In the 21st century, is economic independence harder to achieve than national independence?
- Where are the strengths that can be built on, and where are the weaknesses that need to be addressed?
- What is the right roadmap for tackling Africa’s major challenges?
- What is the relationship between economic progress and broad security in Africa?

NYFA Key Data
Annual real GDP growth (2003-11) 5.2%
Forecast GDP growth (2013) 4.8%
GDP (PPP) $3.16 trillion
GDP per capita $3,025
Population 1.044 billion

Speakers:Isabel DOS SANTOS - CEO, Unitel Telecom AngolaFatou BENSOUDA - Prosecutor, International Criminal Court The GambiaHubert VEDRINE - President, Institut Francois Mitterrand FranceColin COLEMAN - Managing Director, Goldman Sachs international South AfricaThierry TANOH - CEO, Ecobank TogoModerated by:Christine OCKRENT - Journalist and Writer France
10:05 - 10:15
WelcomeWELCOME ADDRESS AND OPENING REMARKS

The New York Forum AFRICA community of business, finance, policymaker and political leaders met for the first time in Libreville a year ago. What projects, ideas, initiatives and business emerged in the year since we last met?

Speakers:His Excellency President Ali BONGO ONDIMBA - President of The Gabonese Republic GabonRichard ATTIAS - Founder and Chairman, The New York Forum Morocco
10:15 - 10:50
Wise MenConversation With Wise Men: The Path to an Integrated, Peaceful Africa

Former heads of state consider what steps are needed to promote an equal, peaceful Africa.

Speakers:FW DE KLERK - President, South Africa (1989-1994) and Nobel Laureate (Peace), 1993 South AfricaOlusegun OBASANJO - President of Nigeria, 1999-2007 and Founder, Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation NigeriaModerated by:Vladimir DUTHIERS - International Correspondent, CNN Nigeria
10:50 - 11:10
SummersAddress: Africa's Economic Future
Speakers:Lawrence H. SUMMERS - Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus, Harvard University United States
11:10 - 12:00
HEADS OF STATENEW CHALLENGES, NEW HOPE, NEW LEADERSHIP: HEADS OF STATE DISCUSSION

Some of Africa’s most visionary heads of state provide insight into their key challenges, the hopes and aspirations they have for their country and their continent, and their perspective on the required actions to forge a prosperous future path.

Moderated by:Christine OCKRENT - Journalist and Writer France
12:00 - 13:00
OPENING CEMACFORMAL OPENING OF THE CEMAC SUMMIT

The Extraordinary Session of the Conference with the Heads of State of the CEMAC    

13:15 - 14:45
TASKFORCE LUNCHES

The New York Forum Taskforces are highly interactive, small discussion groups that will be focused on defining tangible opportunities and solutions. The outputs will be a set of practical, actionable steps for organizations’ leadership teams that willbe prerequisites or catalysts for success in the near and long term.
Our expert facilitator will move participants into small groups, to identify opportunities and challenges on the topic. Taskforces will also include remarks from leading experts on the topic. To jumpstart the discussions, moderators will facilitate participant dialogue. At the close of the session, the summarized list of opportunities will be discussed and participants will vote on them.

TASKFORCE 1 : ALBERT SCHWEITZER ROOMTOURISM: Generating economic opportunities and employment


Tourism, one of the world’s top job creators and a lead export sector (especially for developing countries) will play a significant role in the achievement of several of the Millennium Development Goals, including eradication of poverty, gender equality, environmental sustainability and global partnerships for development.

-  How can African nations build a successful tourism industry?

-  How can they market their “difference” as a destination, but also work with other African countries to promote Africa as a destination prospect?

-  How can nations manage the growth of their tourism industry to deliver maximum benefits and minimum negative impacts on local communities?


Speakers:Didier ACOUETEY - CEO, AfricSearch FranceGervais Koffi DJONDO - Chairman of the Board of Directors, ASKY Airlines TogoHassan AHDAB - Vice President, Regional Director of Operations-Africa and Indian Ocean, Starwood Hotels and Resorts BelgiumFrancis OKOMO-OKELLO - Advisory Board Member, Africa 2.0 Kenya - Moderated by:Peter SULLIVAN - President, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amrop South Africa
TASKFORCE 2 : LAMBARÉNÉ ROOME-AFRICA: Spreading connectivity, mobile business, access to communications

In the past few years, Africa has benefited from major investment into its internet economy. In Kenya, for example, the number of Kenyans on broadband shot up from 1.8 million in 2009 to more than 3 million a year later. Mobile networks, with enhanced technology, have been able to offer individuals and businesses attractively-priced internet connectivity, even in rural areas. As a result, Africa has in fact left the developed world in its wake when it comes to adopting breakthrough mobile technologies - particularly mobile payments such as the hugely popular M-Pesa system.

-  How can African suppliers partner with overseas counterparts to deliver quicker, faster, cheaper communications?

-  Are satellite providers on the verge of a game-changing drop in price?

Speakers:Samir BENMAKHLOUF - General Manager, Microsoft Morocco Morocco - Nicholas BUSSARD - CEO, LinkedAfrica.com France Yassir CHAKIB - President, PAYTOP MoroccoIbrahima GUIMBA SAIDOU - SVP Africa, SES South AfricaAlberto OLYMPIO - Co-Founder, President and CEO, Axxend SenegalYaw OWUSU - Founder, Ghana Cyber City GhanaModerated by:Alec ROSS - Senior Advisor on Innovation United States
TASKFORCE 3 : PORT-GENTIL ROOMFINANCE: Private Equity and financing growth

Are capital markets growing in depth as African companies and projects grow in increasingly sophisticated economies?

Where are the best practices in financing?

Are local institutions providing the necessary financing?

Has the growth of African-oriented private equity changed the landscape?

Speakers:Idelphonse AFFOGBOLO - Founder and Chairman, Africa Capital Ivory CoastEbenezer ESSOKA - CEO, South Africa, Standard Chartered Bank South Africa Karim HAJJI - CEO, Casablanca Stock Exchange MoroccoStefan HEILMANN - Managing Director, IEG-Investment Banking Group GermanyStella KILONZO - Founder, Astute Capital KenyaFatine LAYT - Chairwoman & Managing Partner, Oddo Corporate Finance FranceModerated by:David HALE - Founding Chairman, David Hale Global Economics United States
THINK TANK LUNCH (by invitation only)EMPOWERING THE AFRICAN UNION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS

In the year of the 50th anniversary of the AU’s predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity, the vision of a pan-African organisation for peace and security remains highly compelling. But recent failures to respond to the crisis in the Cote d’Ivoire, the Arab Spring, divisions over the NATO intervention in Libya, and a belated response to developments in Mali have shown that a true ‘Union’ remains some way off. How can we empower the African Union – and other cross-border institutions – so they can play as effective a role as possible?

During the NYFA, we will host thinktanks designed to bring together a small group of industry leaders to focus on finding solutions to key challenges within their industry. To facilitate the free exchange of ideas among peers, the thinktanks will be shaped by a “provocateur”, to encourage participants to explore new possibilities. The outcomes from the thinktanks will form part of a manifesto to be presented to the G8 meeting just after the NYFA.

Speakers:Jean-Jacques BOUYA - Minister for Spatial Planning and Delegate-General for Major Projects Republic of The CongoIvor ICHIKOWITZ - Founder and Executive Chairman, Paramount Group South AfricaLouise MUSHIKIWABO - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation RwandaBrian MENELL - Principal & CEO, Kemet Group United KingdomFW DE KLERK - President, South Africa (1989-1994) and Nobel Laureate (Peace), 1993 South AfricaModerated by:Ibrahima Cheikh DIONG - Founder and CEO, Africa Consulting and Trading (ACT) Senegal
FIRST LADIES’ LUNCHWOMEN OF INFLUENCE

By invitation only.


Mrs Sylvia BONGO ONDIMBA, First Lady, Republic of Gabon

Mrs Antoinette SASSOU NGUESSO, First Lady, Congo-Brazzaville

Dr. Malika ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU, First Lady, Niger

Mrs Chantal BIYA, First Lady, Cameroon

Mrs Chantal DJOTODIA, First Lady, Central African Republic

Mrs Louise MISHIKIWABO, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Rwanda

Mrs Najat VALLAUD BELKACEM, Minister of Women's Rights, France

Mrs Hélène CONWAY-MOURET, Delegate Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of the French Diaspora, France 

Mrs Paulette MOUGUENGUI, Delegate Minister to the Minister of National and Vocational Training, Republic of Gabon

Mrs Fatou BENSOUDA, Chief Prosecutor, International Criminal Court, The Gambia

Mrs Sidonie Flore OUWE, Procurator General, Republic of Gabon

Mrs Cécilia ATTIAS, Founder and President, Cecilia Attias Foundation for Women, United States

Mrs Cherie BLAIR, Founder, The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, United Kingdom

Mrs Isabel DOS SANTOS, CEO, Unitel, Angola 


15:00 - 15:20
Future Flash
Speakers:Nouriel ROUBINI - Co-Founder and Chairman, Roubini Global Economics United States
15:20 - 15:35
Conversation With Global Thought Leaders
Speakers:Isabel DOS SANTOS - CEO, Unitel Telecom AngolaSindika DOKOLO - Founder, Sindika Dokolo Foundation AngolaModerated by:Richard ATTIAS - Founder and Chairman, The New York Forum Morocco
15:35 - 16:25
FDIDebate: What's Hot and What's Not (In African Investment Opportunity)?

Foreign direct investment has been strong in Africa in recent years, with China in particular seizing opportunities on the continent.

-  What are the sectors and regions of Africa that provide the greatest opportunities for investors?

-  Where are the hidden investment gems in different sectors?

-  What more needs to be done in regulation and governance to create the best environment for investors?


NYFA Key Data

African FDI inflows (2000)  $9 billion

South American FDI inflows (2000)  $57 billion 

African FDI inflows (2010)  $55 billion

South American FDI inflows (2010)  $90 billion


Speakers:Jacqueline CHIMHANZI - Senior Strategist, Industrial Development Corporation South AfricaArnold EKPE - Former CEO, Ecobank NigeriaJean-Louis EKRA - President, African Export-Import Bank EgyptMartyn DAVIES - CEO, Frontier Advisory South Africa Serge MIKOTO - CEO, National Fund for Investment Republic of GabonModerated by:John QUELCH - Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School United States
16:25 - 16:40
Conversation With Global Thought Leader
Speakers:Lionel ZINSOU - Chairman and CEO, Pai Partners France Moderated by:Stéphanie ANTOINE - TV Anchor, France 24 France
16:40 - 16:55
Future Flash
Speakers:Bertin NAHUM - Founder and President, Medtech France
16:55 - 18:30
BRICA AND BEYONDPART I: THE NEW INVESTMENT WAVE

As the recent BRICS Summit made clear, there are increasing trade and investment connections between the large,  fast-growing economies of the BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. What will the role of the  BRICS be in Africa? What are the characteristics of this new investment wave? 

-  Are there particular skills and perceptions that these newer entrants to African economies can bring?

-  Is there a more natural ‘fit’ between emerging economies?


Speakers:Ivor ICHIKOWITZ - Founder and Executive Chairman, Paramount Group South AfricaMilind OZA - President, Global Ventures – North and West Africa Jindal Steel and Power IndiaLuc RIGOUZZO - President and Managing Partner, Amethis Finance FranceModerated by:Martyn DAVIES - CEO, Frontier Advisory South Africa
BRICA AND BEYONDPART III: LOOK EAST TO CHINA

China is pouring billions into Africa, through investment in oil and mining, as well as infrastructure, with Chinese firms constructing roads, bridges and stadiums. China has passed the U.S. to become Africa’s biggest trading partner. Will these strong, diverse investments continue? And how can Africa best benefit from its eastern partners? 

Speakers:Jean-Jacques BOUYA - Minister for Spatial Planning and Delegate-General for Major Projects Republic of The CongoLan YAN - Managing Director, Head of Greater China Investment Banking, Lazard China ChinaZhiming XU - Chairman, Yuemei Group and Vice-Chairman, China-Africa Business Council ChinaBlessing RUGARA - Managing Director, Circle Capital Global South AfricaXiaoming RUAN - Chairman, Gemsy New Group ChinaYuewen ZHENG - Chairman, Creat Group and Chairman, China-Africa Business Council ChinaModerated by:Beatrice MARSHALL - Anchor, Africa Live, CCTV News Kenya
BRICA AND BEYONDPART II: AFRICA’S BANKING LANDSCAPE

There are two hugely positive factors for banks in Africa: the vast numbers of unbanked individuals across the continent (only a quarter of adults in sub-Saharan Africa have accounts and only 3 percent have credit cards), and the steady diffusion of technology that enables African banks to leapfrog institutions saddled with obsolete, legacy IT systems. But some investors are growing impatient with expansion and investment at the cost of returns. What constitutes wise strategy for those forging regional banking giants? Will they maintain their independence or will global banks see them as the best path to Africa? 


Speakers:Mohamed EL KETTANI - Chairman and CEO, Attijariwafa bank Morocco Henri Claude OYIMA - CEO, BGFI Bank Republic of GabonModerated by:Nadia SALAH - Editorial Director, The Economist Morocco
18:30 - 19:00
20:00 - 22:00
DAY 02
INCUBATION & INNOVATION
08:00 - 08:50
Breakfast SessionPrivate Equity and Venture Capital

Private equity continues to grow in Africa, with over $3 billion raised in Africa-focused funds over the last two years. Illiquid, underdeveloped stock markets provide part of the opening for PE funds, and global groups are attracted by multiples 12 percent lower than the global average -- a signal of attractive valuations. Are favorable valuations going to persist, or will capital chasing deals drive up prices? Will PE be the investment of choice for long-term projects like infrastructure and mining? What are the advantages and disadvantages of PE investment for African companies? 

Speakers:Stéphane BACQUAERT - Managing Director, Wendel and Board Member, IHS Africa France Blessing RUGARA - Managing Director, Circle Capital Global South AfricaModerated by:Katherine TWEEDIE - Executive Director, Investec Investment Institute United Kingdom
09:00 - 10:20
Discussion: Africa's SME OpportunityPart 1: The Opportunity - The New African Consumer

More than 40 per cent of Africa’s billion-strong population live in cities: a figure roughly comparable to China and more than India. By 2030, this figure is projected to rise to 50 per cent, and Africa’s top 18 cities will have a combined spending power of $1.3 trillion. By next year, the number of households in Africa with $5,000 or more in income could reach 106 million, and Africa already has more middle-class households than India (defined as households with incomes of $20,000 or above).

Africa’s growing middle class is growing rapidly, and has income to spend on non-food items.

-  But what are the prospects for improving the retail sector in Africa?

-  How will that help African consumers?

-  Where do the best opportunities lie for developing products particularly aimed at African markets?

-  What are sectors like banking, telecoms and real estate doing to increase their appeal to this captive audience?

Speakers:Celine Victoria FOTSO - Founder, Je Wanda Magazines CameroonManoj KOHLI - Managing Director & CEO (International), Bharti Airtel Limited IndiaVerone MANKOU - Founder, VMK Republic of the CongoWilly Conrad ASSEKO - Managing Director, Les Transports Citadins Republic of GabonModerated by:Acha LEKE - Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Nigeria
Discussion: Africa's SME OpportunityPart 2: Start Small, Think Big

The growth, development and expansion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa is crucial for strengthening and deepening economies across the continent. SMEs, together with agriculture, are the clear engine for increasing employment and opportunities for large sections of the population.

-  What are the policy imperatives to foster strong SME growth?

-  How can large companies work effectively with SMEs?

-  What is the outlook from SME leaders themselves?

-  How can we ensure that women are supported and nurtured to create SMEs?

Speakers:Jean Louis BILLON - Minister of Commerce, Craft & SME Promotion Ivory CoastEric Fernando BOUNDONO - President, Vocal Centre SA Republic of GabonMoulay Hafid ELALAMY - President and Founder, SAHAM Group MoroccoPaul MERCIER - Managing Director, Michael Page Africa FranceMagatte WADE - Founder and CEO, Tiossan SenegalModerated by:Acha LEKE - Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Nigeria
10:20 - 10:30
FUTURE FLASH
Speakers:Shashi BULUSWAR - CEO, Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies United States
10:30 - 10:55
COFFEE BREAK
10:55 - 11:15
CONVERSATION WITH GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADER III
Moderated by:Stéphanie ANTOINE - TV Anchor, France 24 France
11:15 - 11:40
The U.S. ModelWhat can Africa Learn from the U.S. Model?

Thanks to an environment with venture capital and private sector input alongside public-private partnership business incubators, the United States has proven to be a supportive ecosystem for generating new businesses, while supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.

What lessons can Africa learn?

Speakers:Angelle KWEMO - President, A StrategiK Group, LLC United StatesCraig STAPLETON - Senior Advisor, Stone Point Capital & Former U.S. Ambassador to France United StatesThione NIANG - Founder and President, Give 1 Project SenegalMelissa COOK - Founder and Managing Director, African Sunrise Partners United StatesRosa WHITAKER - Founder, The Whitaker Group United StatesModerated by:Scott EISNER - Vice President African Affairs & International Operations U.S. Chamber of Commerce United States
11:40 - 12:00
CONVERSATION WITH GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERS
Speakers:Cherie BLAIR - Founder, The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women United KingdomModerated by:Stéphanie ANTOINE - TV Anchor, France 24 France
12:00 - 12:50
INFORMAL ECONOMYDEBATE: FROM THE INFORMAL TO THE FORMAL ECONOMY

There is a wealth of entrepreneurial activity in Africa’s cities, townships and villages.

-  What are the challenges of transforming the informal economy into parts of the formal economy?

-  How can policy help both informal and formal sectors?

-  How can governments channel these social and demographic changes into new engines of domestic growth?

-  How can cities manage the urbanization process to handle this expanding labor force?


Speakers:Clare AKAMANZI - CEO, Rwanda Development Board RwandaSteve DANIELS - Editor In Chief, Makeshift Magazine United StatesPaolo MONTESSORI - CEO, eServGlobal FranceJean-Baptiste BIKALOU - President, Petro Gabon Republic of GabonModerated by:John QUELCH - Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School United States
13:00 - 15:00
TASKFORCE LUNCHES

The New York Forum Taskforces are highly interactive, small discussion groups that will be focused on defining tangible opportunities and solutions. The outputs will be a set of practical, actionable steps for organizations’ leadership teams that will be prerequisites or catalysts for success in the near and long term.

Our expert facilitator will move participants into small groups, to identify opportunities and challenges on the topic. Taskforces will also include remarks from leading experts on the topic. To jumpstart the discussions, moderators will facilitate participant dialogue. At the close of the session, the summarized list of opportunities will be discussed and participants will vote on them.


TASKFORCE 4 : PORT GENTIL ROOMFINANCING FOR SMEs: From microfinance to banks- where will capital come from?

Despite the abundance of liquidity available to finance institutions in many parts of the world, too few SMEs have access to finance that allows for sustainable growth. And for those that are fortunate enough to operate in more developed markets where they can access a share of liquidity, there is the risk of either having too little financing or becoming over-indebted due to irresponsible lending practice.

-  How can banks in developing countries be flexible in their lending policies to favour SMEs?

-  How can banks develop more customer-centric servicing policies and risk assessment to help nurture SMEs?

-  How can we develop new products?

-  What financing alternatives outside commercial banks are available in developing nations?


Speakers:Cherie BLAIR - Founder, The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women United KingdomDaniel MOUEN MAKOUA - CEO, Bwamanga Sustainable Investment Advisers United KingdomLatifa ECHIHABI - Director General, National Agency for Promotion of SMEs Republic of GabonTarek MOUGANIE - Founder, Affinity GhanaLuc RIGOUZZO - President and Managing Partner, Amethis Finance FranceBlessing RUGARA - Managing Director, Circle Capital Global South AfricaModerated by:Mourad TAOUFIKI - Partner, McKinsey & Co. Morocco
TASKFORCE 5 : ALBERT SCHWEITZER ROOMINCREASING EASE TO MARKET: Minimizing the legal hoops

How can we adapt (or create new) business frameworks so SMEs and entrepreneurs can start operating as a business more quickly and easily, and minimising red tape?


Speakers:Nina ALIDA ABOUNA - Director General Agency for the Promotion of Investments and Exports (APIEX) Republic of GabonNicholas BUSSARD - CEO, LinkedAfrica.com France Ipeleng SELELE - Founder & CEO, Khumo Group South AfricaHapsatou SY - Founder, Ethnicia FranceJean-Luc RICCI - Director for Africa, HEC Groupe FranceOulimata SARR - Director, Africa 2.0 SenegalAlek WEK - Supermodel and UN Refugee Agency Advocate South SudanModerated by:Isabelle KUMAR - Presenter, Euronews France
TASKFORCE 6 : LAMBARÉNÉ ROOMIntra-Africa Financing

Policymakers have long lamented the comparative paucity of trade ties within Africa. But increasingly sophisticated financial institutions in many parts of the continent - and the steady push for stronger intra-African economic connections - are fostering greater amounts of intra-African financing.

-  What are the benefits of this growth, and where do barriers still exist? 

-  And what role does the joint-venture model serve for corporations looking for market entry and investment opportunity in Africa?

Speakers:Serge PEREIRA - CEO, Unicon Developments SpainOlatunde AYENI - Chairman of the Board of Directors, Skye Bank NigeriaJacqueline CHIMHANZI - Senior Strategist, Industrial Development Corporation South AfricaSerge MIKOTO - CEO, National Fund for Investment Republic of GabonKatherine TWEEDIE - Executive Director, Investec Investment Institute United KingdomModerated by:Amir NAYERI - Chief of Staff, Richard Attias & Associates Canada
THINK TANK LUNCH (BY INVITATION ONLY)REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: IS A REGIONAL AIRLINE FEASIBLE?

Is a regional airline feasible? How can national operators work better across borders to create a regional transport network?

During the NYFA, we will host think tanks designed to bring together a small group of industry leaders to focus on finding solutions to key challenges within their industry. To facilitate the free exchange of ideas among peers, the think tanks will be shaped by a “provocateur”, to encourage participants to explore new possibilities. The outcomes from the think tanks will form part of a manifesto to be presented to the G8 meeting just after the NYFA.


Speakers:Pierre DESCAZEAUX - Senior Vice President Africa and Middle East, Air France KLM, France FranceSouad ELMALLEM - Vice President, North Africa, Bombardier CanadaGervais Koffi DJONDO - Chairman of the Board of Directors, ASKY Airlines TogoMalta David FORREST - Executive Vice-President & CEO, Groupe Forrest International Democratic Republic of the CongoRobert HERSOV - Chairman of the Advisory Board, VistaJet United KingdomBrian MENELL - Principal & CEO, Kemet Group United KingdomModerated by:Ibrahima Cheikh DIONG - Founder and CEO, Africa Consulting and Trading (ACT) Senegal
FIRST LADIES' LUNCHHEALTHCARE AS A PRIORITY FOR ALL

By invitation only.


Mrs Sylvia BONGO ONDIMBA, First Lady, Republic of Gabon

Mrs Chantal BIYA, First Lady, Cameroon

Mrs Antoinette SASSOU NGUESSO, First Lady, Congo-Brazzaville 

Dr. Malika ISSOUFOU MAHAMADOU, First Lady, Niger

Mrs Chantal DJOTODIA, First Lady, Central African Republic

President Olusegun OBASANJO, President, Nigeria (1999-2007) and Founder, Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation

Professor David Khayat, President, French National Cancer Institute, France

Dr Sam THENYA, CEO, Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Kenya

Ms Alek WEK, Supermodel & UN Refugee Agency Advocate, South Sudan 



15:15 - 15:30
FUTURE FLASH
Speakers:Jared COHEN - Author of "The New Digital Age: Re-Shaping the Future of People, Nations and Business" and Director, Google Ideas United States
15:30 - 16:15
TECHNOLOGY DEBATE: COOL IDEAS ON A HOT CONTINENT – WHAT ARE AFRICA’S TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES?

A number of hotspots have emerged in Africa for innovative, technology-led start-ups.

-  Are there technology sectors where Africa has world-competitive strengths?

-  What lessons can be learned from these early successes?

-  How can the entrepreneurial spirit be spread throughout the continent?

NYFA Key Data

Mobile phones per 100 inhabitants (2003)  6.03

Mobile phones per 100 inhabitants (2010)  53.03

Internet users per 100 inhabitants (2003)  1.61

Internet users per 100 inhabitants (2010)  15.66


Speakers:Verone MANKOU - Founder, VMK Republic of the CongoBright SIMONS - Founder and CEO, mPedigree Network NigeriaFrancois LOCOH-DONOU - Senior Vice President, Global Products Group, Ciena United StatesModerated by:François BARRAULT - Chairman, FDB Partners France
16:15 - 16:40
COFFEE BREAK
16:40 - 17:10
HealthcareInnovation in Healthcare
Speakers:David KHAYAT - President, French Cancer National Institute FranceSam THENYA - CEO, Nairobi Women's Hospital KenyaModerated by:Aida TOUIHRI - Journalist, France Televisions France
17:10 - 17:20
FUTURE FLASH
Speakers:Alec ROSS - Senior Advisor on Innovation United States
17:20 - 18:20
ENERGYDEBATE: THE NEW ENERGY EQUATION

As population and economies grow, so do the energy and infrastructural demands in Africa. What will be the proper pathway to a sustainable energy future for Africa? How will it integrate growing demand for energy, with the need to develop new, renewable sources of energy? What will be the right mix of solar, hydro, wind, geothermal and non-renewable energy sources? What is the proper relationship between new, renewable sources and traditional energy sources? What other actions will help create sustainable economies in Africa?

NYFA Key Data

Electricity consumption billion kWh (2003)   490

Electricity consumption billion kWh (2008)  602

Africa’s % of clean development mechanism projects   1.4%

African renewable project potential for electricity generation  170GW


Speakers:Edmond ALPHANDERY - Member of the European Advisory Panel, Nomura International FranceCyrille COSTES - President and CEO, Lynx Energy Partners SwitzerlandLoic PEQUIGNOT - President, Windeo Green Futur Europe BelgiumKola KARIM - Group CEO and Managing Director, Shoreline Energy International NigeriaH.E. JOSE MANUEL BRIOSA E GALA - Special Advisor and Personal Representative for Africa for Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, Portugal PORTUGALModerated by:Vladimir DUTHIERS - International Correspondent, CNN Nigeria
19:00 - 21:00
DAY 03
INFRASTRUCTURE & INSPIRATION
08:00 - 08:50
Breakfast SessionMining: Can High Profits and Responsible Investment Co-Exist?

The resources boom has spurred profits, but it has also raised thorny issues on the relationships between governments and mining companies. What's the correct balance between resource nationalism and an environment that encourages responsible mining investment? Are the growing demands of some African countries out of sync with changing investment patterns by mining majors? How can recognition of the "long tail" benefits of mining to national economies assuage demands for higher direct payments?  


Speakers:Robert HERSOV - Chairman of the Advisory Board, VistaJet United KingdomShiv KHEMKA - Vice Chairman, SUN Group IndiaBrian MENELL - Principal & CEO, Kemet Group United KingdomDaniel MOUEN MAKOUA - CEO, Bwamanga Sustainable Investment Advisers United KingdomModerated by:Peter SULLIVAN - President, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amrop South Africa
09:00 - 09:50
WATERDEBATE: HOW TO BEAT THE WATER CRISIS

Despite the discovery of significant underground aquifers in several regions of Africa, as much as 40% of the continent’s population lacks access to clear water.

-  Are there ways to jumpstart water infrastructure?

-  How can the public and private sectors work together to solve Africa’s water dilemma? 


Speakers:William EGBE - Director, Sustainability, Strategy and Business Planning, Coca-Cola South AfricaSaran KABA JONES - Founder and Executive Director, FACE Africa United StatesDongsheng SONG - President, Sinohydro Corporation ChinaPaul WOOD - Managing Director - Waterfund Africa & Arabia DMCC United Arab EmiratesModerated by:Vladimir DUTHIERS - International Correspondent, CNN Nigeria
09:50 - 10:05
In Conversation With Global Thought Leader VII
Speakers:Ozwald BOATENG - Designer, Ozwald Boateng and Co-Founder, Made in Africa Foundation United KingdomModerated by:Sade BADERINWA - TV Anchor, WABC United States
10:05 - 10:40
BLACK SWANSBLACK SWANS: WHAT COULD KNOW AFRICA OFF COURSE?

Navigating Africa’s economies and businesses successfully over the coming years demands skill, foresight and planning.

-  But what are the “foreseeable surprises” that could knock Africa off course?

-  Can we spot the “unknown unknowns”, or the Black Swans?

-  How can African business leaders develop the agility to thrive through uncertainty?

NYFA Key Data

% of population 0-14 years old  40.2

No. of countries with >3% population growth  8

Countries with unemployment >15%   15

No. of countries with reserves <6 months imports  40

Inflation (2013 forecast)  7.3%


Speakers:Harry BROADMAN - Managing Director and Chief Economist, PricewaterhouseCoopers United StatesDavid HALE - Founding Chairman, David Hale Global Economics United StatesNouriel ROUBINI - Co-Founder and Chairman, Roubini Global Economics United StatesZemedeneh NEGATU - Managing Partner, Ethiopia, Ernst & Young EthiopiaModerated by:Lord MANDELSON - Chairman, Global Counsel and Chairman, Lazard International United Kingdom
10:40 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:10 - 12:10
CONNECTING, MOVING, BUILDING- WHAT INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS FOR A NEW AFRICAPART I: FOCUS ON HOUSING

The demand for modern infrastructure across so many sectors of the African economy remains enormous.

-  What are the infrastructure priorities and how will they be funded?

-  How are some of the major regional infrastructure strategies faring?

-  Is there more than can be done in coordinating infrastructure development across national boundaries?

-  Where are the roadblocks to pushing ahead with modernization? 

NYFA Key Data

Population with access to sanitary water  39%

Water supply coverage  64%

Population with access to adequate roads  30%

Public sector investment in infrastructure   2-3%


Speakers:Malta David FORREST - Executive Vice-President & CEO, Groupe Forrest International Democratic Republic of the CongoSaad SEFRIOUI - Managing Director, Addoha Group MoroccoModerated by:Herbert POHL - Director, McKinsey & Company United Arab Emirates
CONNECTING, MOVING, BUILDING – WHAT INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS FOR A NEW AFRICAPART II: FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE
Speakers:Jean-Jacques BOUYA - Minister for Spatial Planning and Delegate-General for Major Projects Republic of The CongoAmadou DIALLO - CEO, DHL Freight GermanyPascal DROUHAUD - Vice President, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, Alstom FranceKhalid ABDULLA JANAHI - Group Chief Executive, DMI Trust BahrainModerated by:Herbert POHL - Director, McKinsey & Company United Arab Emirates
12:10 - 13:00
AGRICULTUREHEAD TO HEAD: WHAT'S NEEDED FOR AGRICULTURAL ACCELERATION?

Agriculture is a major economic activity in much of Africa, but most of the continent’s farming is low productivity and highly inefficient by global standards.

-  What are the prospects for developing more successful agriculture in Africa – at small-, medium, and large-scale?

-  What infrastructure needs to be created to assist Africa’s farmers and bring their product to market? 

-  How can financing be improved?

-  How can we encourage more women farmers?


A panel discuss the pros and cons.


Speakers:Moussa SECK - Chairman, Pan African Agribusiness and Agro-Industry Consortium SenegalYARIV ELBAZ - Founder, YCAP FRANCEAmine TAZI-RIFFI - Director, McKinsey & Company MoroccoAlexandre VILGRAIN - Chairman and CEO, SOMDIAA and President, CIAN FranceLeyth ZNIBER - Former CEO, Diana Holding Founder and Chairman, Iltizam Foundation MoroccoModerated by:Albert SASSON - Chairman, Governing Council, The Norman Borlaug Institute for Global Food Security Morocco
13:00 - 15:00
TASKFORCE LUNCHES

The New York Forum Taskforces are highly interactive, small discussion groups that will be focused on defining tangible opportunities and solutions. The outputs will be a set of practical, actionable steps for organizations’ leadership teams that will be prerequisites or catalysts for success in the near and long term.

Our expert facilitator will move participants into small groups, to identify opportunities and challenges on the topic. Taskforces will also include remarks from leading experts on the topic. To jumpstart the discussions, moderators will facilitate participant dialogue. At the close of the session, the summarized list of opportunities will be discussed and participants will vote on them. 


TASKFORCE 7 : LAMBARENE ROOMLUXURY BRANDS: The growth potential of labels – imported and exported

Africa's rapid growth, booming cities and an aspirational middle class, are prompting luxury brands to look at entering new markets on the continent, despite the complexity of doing business in Africa, and the difficulty of finding suitable sites for their luxury stores. But the growth of the luxury market is tipped to be much slower than in the Middle East, even though the total investable wealth of high net worth individuals in Africa totaled $1.1 trillion in 2011, compared with $1.7 trillion for high-net worth consumers in the Middle East.

-  What are some of the lessons to be learned?
-  How do luxury brands need to customize their offering – and their marketing?
-  Is there reciprocal growth in luxury home-grown brands? 


Speakers:Roberta ANNAN - Africa Chair, Fashion 4 Development United StatesRuben ATEKPE - Executive Chairman, Merchants Company of West Africa GhanaGentry HUMPHREY - Sportswear & Footwear Business Director - Basketball & Football, Nike United StatesSwaady MARTIN-LEKE - Founder and CEO, YSWARA Luxury Tea Ivory CoastPatrick ZHONG - Senior Managing Director, FOSUN International ChinaModerated by:Isabelle KUMAR - Presenter, Euronews France
TASKFORCE 8 : ALBERT SCHWEITZER ROOMMEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT

  1. It’s not just Nollywood: what are the local opportunities for production and generating content, and what are the global opportunities?

  2. -  Does franchising of global brands, like Marie Claire and Vogue, have a better RoI than home-grown publications? And is their success because of a lack of offer - perceived or otherwise - within Africa?
  3. -  How can African media outlets export more quality African content to the world, and how do they achieve the right mix between the global agenda and regional/local content and production?
  4. -  How has the digital age affected reading habits? And how has the rise of "citizen journalists" and the increased prominence of bloggers affected the media landscape? 


Speakers:Idriss AKKI - Managing Director, SportFive AFRICA France Afif BEN YEDDER - Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, IC Publications FranceOlivier LAOUCHEZ - Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, Trace TV FranceMichael PETERS - CEO, Euronews FranceJean-Christophe RAMOS - Executive Director, Canal + Afrique FranceNadia SALAH - Editorial Director, The Economist MoroccoMinna SALAMI - Founder, MsAfropolitan United Kingdom
TASKFORCE 9 : PORT GENTIL ROOMTELECOMS: what is the next phase of development?

With a population of just over a billion people, Africa has over 700 million SIM cards, but with most users owning at least two cards, penetration is only about 33 per cent. The unserved rural millions could represent another growth opportunity for Africa-focused operators, though they need to explore cost-effective ways to push into sub-Saharan Africa's remote corners. In rural Africa, the cost of running a network tower often exceeds the revenue it brings. Although roughly 73 per cent of Africa's land has cell phone coverage, that still leaves vast tracts of rural Africa without network access. But mobile phone usage has exploded across Africa over the last decade, transforming daily life and commerce for millions.

  • How can we drive forward partnerships between operators?

  • How can we lower costs for operators? 


Speakers:Stéphane BACQUAERT - Managing Director, Wendel and Board Member, IHS Africa France Ibrahima GUIMBA SAIDOU - SVP Africa, SES South AfricaVerone MANKOU - Founder, VMK Republic of the CongoALAIN BA OUMAR - CEO, IG TELECOM GABONModerated by:François BARRAULT - Chairman, FDB Partners France
THINK TANK 3 : OYEM ROOMSUSTAINABLE CITIES

 How can African city planners and governments achieve sustainable urbanization and improved living standards while preserving resources?

Speakers:Cyrille COSTES - President and CEO, Lynx Energy Partners SwitzerlandPascal DROUHAUD - Vice President, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, Alstom FranceWilliam EGBE - Director, Sustainability, Strategy and Business Planning, Coca-Cola South AfricaBrian MENELL - Principal & CEO, Kemet Group United KingdomH.E. JOSE MANUEL BRIOSA E GALA - Special Advisor and Personal Representative for Africa for Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, Portugal PORTUGALDaniel MOUEN MAKOUA - CEO, Bwamanga Sustainable Investment Advisers United KingdomModerated by:Shashi BULUSWAR - CEO, Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies United States
15:15 - 15:30
EnvironmentInspiration: Saving The Planet
Speakers:David ADJAYE - Principal Architect, Adjaye Associates United KingdomLee WHITE - Executive Secretary, Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux (ANPN) GabonModerated by:Aida TOUIHRI - Journalist, France Televisions France
15:30 - 16:20
Inspiration Through Fashion, Music and Arts
Speakers:Ozwald BOATENG - Designer, Ozwald Boateng and Co-Founder, Made in Africa Foundation United KingdomAlek WEK - Supermodel and UN Refugee Agency Advocate South SudanBu THIAM - Vice President, Def Jam Records United StatesModerated by:Sade BADERINWA - TV Anchor, WABC United States
16:20 - 17:00
Inspiration Through Sport
Speakers:Boris BECKER - Partner, Becker Private Office GermanyLuc Richard MBAH A MOUTE - NBA Basketball Player, Milwaukee Bucks CameroonANTHONY OBAME - Taekwondo silver medallist at London 2012 Olympics Games GabonModerated by:Sade BADERINWA - TV Anchor, WABC United States
17:00 - 17:25
INSPIRATION THROUGH THE SOUL


Speakers:Andrew YOUNG - 14th US Ambassador to the United Nations United StatesNicholas DUNCAN WILLIAMS - Presiding Archbishop & General Overseer, Christian Action Faith Ministries GhanaModerated by:Sade BADERINWA - TV Anchor, WABC United States
17:25 - 17:40
IN CONVERSATION WITH GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADER
Speakers:Cécilia ATTIAS - Founder and President, Cécilia Attias Foundation for Women United StatesModerated by:Christine OCKRENT - Journalist and Writer France
17:40 - 18:05
OpportunitiesPreparing the Next Generation for the Workplace

More than half of Africa’s population is less than 20 years of age and half a billion people are of working age; by 2040, Africa’s labor force will be larger than China’s. How does Africa need to adapt its education system to give the best possible chance for students, and the best possible entrants into the workforce?

Speakers:Lawrence H. SUMMERS - Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus, Harvard University United States
18:05 - 18:20
HEADS OF STATE VOICE OF THE AFRICAN LEADERSHIP


Speakers:H.E. ALASSANE DRAMANE OUATTARA - Presidént de la République de Cote d’Ivoire
18:20 - 18:55
CLOSING REMARKS AND PRESENTATION OF THE MANIFESTO TO THE G8

The taskforces and think tanks of The New York Forum AFRICA have laid out a manifesto of thought and analysis across many of the crucial topics for Africa’s future. President Bongo announces the manifesto to the NYFA.

18:55 - 18:55
FORUM ENDS
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