Under the theme, Then and Now: Reimagining Africa’s Future, the 25th World Economic Forum on Africa will convene regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to take stock of progress over the last 25 years, share insights on the present landscape and identify...

This conference, which is part of the UNU-WIDER project on ‘Southern Engines of Global Growth’, will focus on interactions between CIBS and African economies in terms of trade, FDI, natural resources, energy, growth strategies, and governance and so on. Both Africa-wide and country-specific...

Vigorous, sustained growth is continuing to lay the foundations for a genuine paradigm shift in Africa. Thus the World Economic Forum on Africa in 2008 will explore how the continent’s leaders can ensure that this trend continues and leads to positive change. To address these issues and...

Arthur Kroeber will speak at the conference on the topic of China vs India in light of key issues in the material markets, including the continuing boom in Chinese metal demand, the impact of higher commodity prices (base metals and bulk commodities), infrastructure bottlenecks and the longer...

Buoyed by booming commodity prices, improved governance and strong growth, governments and businesses in Africa and beyond are sharpening their strategic focus towards the continent. Celebrating these successes, the summit will examine remaining constraints and prioritize actions not only to...

The current global environment poses both a threat and an opportunity for Africa. Taking advantage of the openings afforded by trade and investment, while managing the risks and focusing on benefits for the poorest, is the central African challenge in economic policy making. The policies needed...