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1 Regional Agenda World Economic Forum on Africa Programme Cape Town, South Africa May 2013

2 Programme Pillars Programme Icons Programme Co-Chairs Accelerating Economic Diversification Boosting Strategic Infrastructure Unlocking Africa's Talent An Insight, An Idea Televised session Lunch/Dinner session WorkShop/WorkStudio session Interpretation On the record This logo denotes GGC track sessions in the programme. Global Growth Company (GGC) tracks comprise a selection of sessions of particular relevance to companies experiencing strong growth and engaging in international expansion. GGC track sessions are an integral part of all Forum regional meeting programmes. Where appropriate, the output of each will be incorporated into subsequent GGC track sessions in the build-up to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2013, which will take place in Dalian, People's Republic of China from 11 to 13 September Frans van Houten, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Royal Philips Electronics, Netherlands Mo Ibrahim, Chairman, Mo Ibrahim Foundation, United Kingdom Mustafa Vehbi Koç, Chairman of the Board, Koç Holding, Turkey Frannie Léautier, Executive Secretary, The African Capacity Building Foundation, Zimbabwe; Global Agenda Council on Youth Unemployment Arif M. Naqvi, Founder and Group Chief Executive, The Abraaj Group, United Arab Emirates World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 2

3 CTICC - Registration Area CTICC - CTICC Lobby registration private events welcome reception Registration Opens The registration desk is located on the ground floor of Cape Town International Convention Center. Private Industry and Constituent Meetings Private industry and constituent meetings will take place at the CTICC, Westin Cape Town, Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel and The One & Only Cape Town. Welcome Reception Hosted by the Government of South Africa South Africa welcomes all World Economic Forum on Africa participants to the City of Cape Town. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 3

4 CTICC - Bo Kaap CTICC - WorkStudio CTICC - Camps Bay risks and resilience mapping/infrastructure forward leadership Building a Resilient Continent What coordinated actions can Africa's public, private and social sectors take to build societies that are more resilient to risk? - Identify at a national level the range of shocks to which African societies are most vulnerable - Exchange viewpoints on the most pertinent adverse trends undermining Africa's capacity to deal with external shocks - Formulate strategies to mitigate vulnerability and enhance resilience of African societies Mapping the African Infrastructure Landscape What progress has been made and what accelerating factors are necessary for infrastructure development over the next decade? - Understand the current state of infrastructure - Prioritize future infrastructure needs - Identify factors accelerating investment Forward Leadership How are the aspirations of Africa's future leaders being integrated into business, government and civil society? - Understanding shifting dynamics of peer groups and value trends influencing youth - Overcoming stereotypes about youth - Elevating young people into leadership roles - Sharing experiences across national, linguistic and generational boundaries World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 4

5 CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Cape Point CTICC - Plenary Hall myth busting/investment new solutions/entrepreneurship opening plenary Myth Busting: Investing in Africa How are successful examples disproving common misconceptions of investment risk in Africa? - Separating perception from reality - Gaining access to the right information - Growing local businesses into global players This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Michael Drexler is available to brief participants. New Solutions: Entrepreneurship Unlocked How can Africa's entrepreneurs be transformed into global champions? - Adapting policy ecosystems to bolster entrepreneurship - Improving access to capital for SMEs - Connecting to global value chains - Attracting talent from the returning diaspora Building with BRICS How will collaboration with the BRICS empower Africa to deliver on its promise? - Maintaining investment and economic dynamism - Building intra-regional infrastructure links - Sharing best practices for workforce development and job creation This session is open to reporting press and webcast live. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 5

6 CTICC - Plenary Hall CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Networking Area social entrepreneurs award oceans community lunch Social Entrepreneurs Award 2013 for Africa Social Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and environmental problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2013 Africa Social Entrepreneurs of the Year from different sectors and countries across the region. This session is open to reporting press and webcast live. Oceans: A New Resource Frontier for Africa Thirty-eight of 54 African countries have access to a coast, and ocean-related activities employ over 50 million people in Africa. Join a conversation about the crucial role of ocean resources for Africa's growth. This session is open to reporting press Community Lunch Lunch will be served in the networking area of the CTICC. Lunch will also be served outside the Lion's Head session room. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 6

7 CTICC - Table Mountain CTICC - Bo Kaap CTICC - WorkStudio cnn/made in africa transportation mapping/economic growth Made in Africa How can Africa tap into local innovation to launch globally recognized brands? - Facilitating access to regional and global markets - Removing supply chain barriers - Achieving quality standards This session was developed in partnership with CNN. As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and webcast live. Connected Africa: Can We Get There Faster? How can infrastructure opportunities be accelerated to improve African transport systems? - Examine capacity and urban congestion management - Map regional connectivity and corridor growth - Pave the way for cold chains and specialized infrastructure This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Sean Doherty is available to brief participants. Mapping the African Growth Landscape What sectors and industries hold the most promise for growth and diversification in the next decade? - Examine project sector potential - Explore models of diversification - Leverage regional comparative advantages World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 7

8 CTICC - Camps Bay CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Cape Point energy update financial infrastructure new solutions/social innovation Energy in Africa: A Brighter Future What are the latest developments in addressing energy infrastructure constraints? - Understanding the changing energy landscape - Learning from innovative energy reforms - Optimizing the range of energy sources Building Africa's Financial Sector What progress and opportunities are advancing Africa's financial infrastructure? - Achieving scale and deploying capital in frontier markets - Adapting innovative technologies and services - Fostering a conducive regulatory environment This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Giancarlo Bruno is available to brief participants. New Solutions: Scaling Social Innovation How can social innovation in Africa be scaled up for greater impact? - Leveraging experimentation of social enterprises - Fostering innovative partnerships and financing models - Targeting policies and incentives for growth World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 8

9 CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Camps Bay CTICC - Cape Point one-on-one/pires female talent/leadership new solutions/infrastructure financing An Insight, An Idea with Pedro Pires A conversation with Cape Verde President emeritus Pedro Pires about his perspectives on leadership legacies Portuguese Working Women: From Talent to Leadership As one-half of Africa's talent pool, how can women's human capital potential be more fully engaged? - Increasing the number of female graduates in relevant fields - Building productivity in agriculture and other sectors - Integrating women in decision-making and leadership positions New Solutions: Accelerating Infrastructure Financing What new financing solutions are bridging the gaps in the provision of infrastructure funding? - Creating mutually beneficial partnerships - Establishing appropriate capital structures - Strengthening risk mitigation instruments This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 9

10 CTICC - Bo Kaap CTICC - Table Mountain CTICC - Lion's Head higher learning cnbc/agriculture investing one-on-one/naqvi Higher Learning How can African universities position themselves as hubs of innovation and capacity-building? - Explore the future of online education - Increase linkages between education systems and employers - Connect academic research to policy-making and intellectual leadership Agriculture: Investing in Transformation How are partnerships in the region accelerating investment in agriculture? - Enabling private-sector investment - Bolstering infrastructure - Developing regional markets - Empowering women farmers This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Africa. As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and webcast live. An Insight, An Idea with Arif Naqvi A conversation with Arif Naqvi about defining private equity 3.0 for Africa's social and economic development World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 10

11 CTICC - WorkStudio CTICC - Plenary Hall CTICC - Cape Point mapping/jobs governance new solutions/arts culture media Mapping the African Jobs Landscape What sectors and industries hold the most promise for job creation over the next decade? - Project high job-growth sectors based on national comparative advantages - Identify implications for human resource needs - Assess re-skilling the workforce for projected jobs Governance Best Practices How are African leaders driving positive change and creating enabling environments for growth? - Sharing best practices - Tackling barriers to change - Prioritizing reforms This session is open to reporting press and webcast live. New Solutions: Arts, Culture and Media How can Africa's creative culture be more fully developed and shared across borders through art and media? - Capturing the evolving narrative and dialogue on African aspirations - Unleashing creative talent through theatre and multimedia - Elevating new voices from rural areas and underrepresented communities World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 11

12 CTICC soirée/mokete CTICC transfer/hotels Cultural Soirée/Mokete Co-hosted by the President of the Republic of South Africa Transfer to Hotels Buses will return from the Cultural Soirée/Mokete to the hotels. The Government of South Africa and the World Economic Forum request the pleasure of your company at the 2013 World Economic Forum Mokete. Join us for an eventful evening featuring world-renowned artists and showcasing soulful South African cuisine on the theme, Riches beyond Our Culture. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 12

13 Mfuleni Community Centre Khayelitsha Township CTICC - Lion's Head learning journey/afrika tikkun learning journey/khayelitsha one-on-one/tsvangirai Visit to Afrika Tikkun's Mfuleni Community Centre Participants will visit Afrika Tikkun's Mfuleni Community Centre of excellence, which provides education, health and social support for children, youth and their families, for a musical workshop on Africa's leadership. The transport provided by the Forum will depart from the entrance of the CTICC at and return to the same location at As places are limited, participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit to Kuyasa Fund's Sustainable Community in Khayelitsha Participants will visit a household in the Khayelitsha Township micro-financed by Kuyasa Fund, which draws on a culture of group savings to support low-income and unbanked or underbanked people. The transport provided by the Forum will depart from the entrance of the CTICC at and return to the same location at As places are limited, participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. An Insight, An Idea with Morgan Tsvangirai A conversation with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai about the future of Zimbabwe World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 13

14 CTICC - Cape Point CTICC - Camps Bay CTICC - Bo Kaap new solutions/mobility technology growth mining development New Solutions: Mobility of Productive Resources What efforts remain to facilitate mobility of productive resources regionally and continentally, and what can be learned from success stories? - Increasing talent mobility - Strengthening regional flows of capital - Freeing the movement of goods Digital Technologies: Unlocking Transformational Growth With over 650 million mobile phone subscribers in Africa, how are communication technologies catalysing open, sustainable and inclusive development in the region? - Deepening financial inclusion - Catalysing an environment for growth - Unleashing the power of open development This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Bruce Weinelt is available to brief participants. Infrastructure Development through Mining How can the region capitalize on the mining sector to maximize infrastructure development? - Move from single- to multi-purpose - Facilitate resource corridors - Encourage new financing models that leverage investment partnerships World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 14

15 CTICC - WorkStudio CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Camps Bay post-2015 development agenda one-on-one/juma thinking ahead Shaping the Post Development Agenda From an African perspective, what themes should pave the way towards the post development agenda? - Build an inclusive agenda - Formulate measureable and attainable goals - Rethink development frameworks An Insight, An Idea with Calestous Juma A conversation with Professor Calestous Juma on the role of science and technology in realizing the next frontier of growth for Africa Thinking Ahead with Young Global Leaders In these times of increased global complexity and economic uncertainty, the world needs to rely more than ever on innovation and creativity. Young Global Leaders give three short talks on how to adopt creative solutions for a stronger economy. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 15

16 CTICC - Plenary Hall CTICC - Networking Area The Westin Grand - Ballroom East fragility to stability community lunch sub-regional lunch/eastern and southern Africa 2063: From Fragility to Stability As African economies transform over the next 50 years, how will political and geopolitical tensions in the region be managed? - Stabilizing political transitions beyond elections - Overcoming religious and ethnic divisions - Fostering conditions for investment and growth This session is open to reporting press and webcast live. Community Lunch Lunch will be served in the networking area of the CTICC. Lunch will also be served outside the Lion's Head session room. Sub-regional Lunch: Eastern and Southern Africa Join this informal lunch session to exchange insights with business, government and civil society leaders from Eastern and Southern Africa. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 16

17 The Westin Grand - Ballroom West CTICC - Table Mountain CTICC - Bo Kaap sub-regional lunch/western and central bloomberg/global partnerships capital for common good Sub-regional Lunch: Western and Central Africa Join this informal lunch session to exchange insights with business, government and civil society leaders from Western and Central Africa. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis Africa's Global Partnerships How are new and existing partnerships with Africa facilitating the exchange of comparative strengths? - Going beyond access-to-resources to economic integration - Exchanging knowledge and experience - Widening the range of financing models This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television. As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and webcast live. Capital for the Common Good How can the full spectrum of financial and philanthropic capital be aligned for greater impact in funding Africa's inclusive growth? - Scope opportunities and challenges for collaboration between development and investment players - Map complementary skills, risk appetites and investment instruments - Identify concrete initiatives ripe for aligned investment This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Terri Toyota is available to brief participants. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 17

18 CTICC - Cape Point CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Camps Bay new solutions/skills resource management values context New Solutions: Skilling and Scaling How can Africa's workforce acquire the skills needed to succeed in the public and private sectors? - Addressing skills mismatches through secondary and higher education - Developing programmes for vocational skills and apprenticeships - Integrating informal-sector models into the formal-labour market Resource Wealth Management What lessons from mineral value management can be applied to other resources? - Promoting value-maximizing models of resource ownership - Wealth funds and commodity exchanges - Existing multistakeholder partnerships This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Alex Wong is available to brief participants. Africa's Values Context What tensions and transformations are shaping the debate on values and identity in Africa? - Learning from the past to create a new future - Expanding interconnectedness from community to country to continent - Reconciling rural and urban identities World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 18

19 CTICC - WorkStudio CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Table Mountain regional integration one-on-one/kenyatta economic outlook Integrating to Compete How can regional integration reinforce competitiveness across the continent? - Examine key tools and drivers for integration - Define role of the private sector - Explore implementation of RECs This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Jennifer Blanke is available to brief participants. An Insight, An Idea with Uhuru Kenyatta A conversation with President Uhuru Kenyatta on the future of Kenya African Economic Outlook How are current developments informing the region's economic outlook for the year to come? - Increasing productivity and employment - Leveraging innovation as a growth engine - Collaborating with other regions This session is on the record and webcast live. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 19

20 CTICC - Cape Point CTICC - Camps Bay CTICC - Bo Kaap new solutions/green investing science agenda healthy economy New Solutions: Investing in Green Growth How are stakeholders partnering to create green growth investment opportunities in Africa? - Leveraging private investment through public action - Diverting investments from conventional to green alternatives - Building synergies between development and growth agendas Africa's Agenda on Science, Technology and Innovation What should be at the top of the African agenda for science, technology and innovation in 2013? - Creating new sources of growth - Innovating for food, energy and resource security - Building a talent pipeline for Africa Healthy Families, Healthy Economy Is Africa poised to realize the economic potential of its demographic dividend? - Define the demographic dividend - Examine economic growth through voluntary family planning and efficient health systems - Explore investment in young people's health to prepare for tomorrow's productive workforce This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Robert Greenhill is available to brief participants. World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 20

21 CTICC - Lion's Head CTICC - Plenary Hall CTICC - Networking Area one-on-one/ibrahim closing plenary farewell reception An Insight, An Idea with Mo Ibrahim A conversation with Mo Ibrahim about his perspectives on the role of civil society Facing Africa's Future Significant challenges to Africa's resilience - widespread unemployment, unstable commodity prices and rising inequality - are counterpoised with the continent's rich opportunities - youthful population, burgeoning infrastructure and rapid economic growth. How can fresh insights and innovations emerging from Africa's transformative connectivity, consumer power and dynamic talent motivate us to deliver on Africa's promise? - Measuring and accelerating progress on new and existing initiatives - Taking action with bold decisions and innovations - Acting together through creative partnerships This session is open to reporting press and webcast live. Farewell Reception Hosted by the Government of Nigeria The Government of Nigeria and the World Economic Forum invite all participants and their spouses to the 2013 World Economic Forum on Africa Farewell Reception World Economic Forum on Africa - Programme 21

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