Discounts on Conferences
The Business of Africa 2010: Looking back to 2000, Forward to 2020
The early years of the 21st century saw renewed international interest in Africa and fresh confidence that the continent would get to grips with its socio-political and economic challenges. 2010 marks the start of the second decade of the new century – how well has Africa done in the previous decade in the shifting global geo-political environment and what are its prospects? What needs to be done and by whom, to ensure the continent starts realising its true potential in the coming years?
| Start date: |
18 October 2010 |
| Start Time: |
18:00 |
| End date: |
19 October 2010 |
| End time: |
17:00 |
| Venue: |
GIBS, 26 Melville Road, Illovo, Sandton |
| Fee: |
R 3800.00 (GIBS Alumni – 50% off, for the first five alumni to register) |
| Name: |
Gloria Bokaba |
| e-Mail |
bokabag@gibs.co.za |
| Telephone: |
011 771 4229 |
To explore these and related questions, the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) – in association with the GIBS-based African Business Network (ABN), Genesis Analytics and Africa@Work – will be holding a one-day conference on Tuesday, 19 October 2010, with a guest lecture and cocktail reception to commence the previous evening.
Some of the themes that will be addressed include:
- 2000 – 2020: Macro Perspectives – How has Africa fared economically and politically since the turn of the century? What are the prospects for the next decade?
- China, Brazil, India and South Africa in Africa – These emerging economies are fast displacing the USA and Europe as the major players on the continent. What are the implications for Africa and its development?
- Drivers of Growth – Infrastructure and Natural Resources
Physical infrastructure remains a critical constraint on economic development; conversely it represents a huge investment and business opportunity. And natural resources are a major element of Africa’s comparative advantage. How are these sectors faring and what are their prospects?
- The Imperative of Competitiveness – Africa has no choice, if it is to significantly improve and sustain the quality of life of its people, but to become internationally competitive – in its companies, its cities, its education, its transport and other infrastructure among others. What is needed to bring about these changes?
- Looking Ahead – will the next decade build and deliver the platform for the 21st century to be Africa’s?
Confirmed speakers include:
- Mark Cutifani, CEO, Anglogold Ashanti
- Prof Nick Segal, Extraordinary Professor at GIBS & ABN Chairperson
- Richard Dowden, Director of the Royal African Society
- Dr Martyn Davies, CEO, Frontier Advisory
- Jorge Maia, Head of Research and Information, Industrial Development Corporation
- Tshepo Mahloele, Chief Executive Officer, Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund
- Dr Duncan Clark, Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners
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