New York University African Economic Forum: Sat. April 6, 2013
People: Vision, Resilience, Diversity, Civic Engagement
Ideas: Science & Technology, Innovation, Creativity, Wisdom
Events: Democracy, Trade & Development, Activism
Reshaping the ContinentThe realization of Africa’s potential as the next economic frontier is currently taking place. This forum will bring to life the people, ideas, and initiatives behind this effort as well as highlight the work and achievements of those in the diaspora.
The 2013 NYU African Economic Forum will develop a unique perspective of the revitalized African landscape. The power of entrepreneurship and influx of capital into the continent has led to unprecedented business activity that is changing lives and entire economies each day. African policy makers continue to increase transparency and decrease the costs of doing business. This has enhanced Africa as an investment destination and provides a catalyst for long term sustainable development. Meanwhile, the aid sector has found new and innovative models, and the vision of a new generation of social entrepreneurs is paving the way for a thriving and independent Africa. For these reasons, we want to bring these three different but aligned types of change makers to the table for a dynamic discussion on the changing African zeitgeist.
Regards,
The Forum Committee

Dean, New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business

President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank

President & CEO of Groupe Nduom; Former Minister for Energy, Economic Planning & Regional Cooperation, and Public Sector Reform for Ghana

Entrepreneur, Activist, and Political leader

CEO of ARM CEMENT LTD, Kenya

Founder and CEO of AFIG

Managing Director, The Whitaker Group

Founder and Managing General Partner of EchoVC

Chief Scientist at IBM Research Lab - Africa

President and Managing Director, Peacock Investments

Group Head of Securities, Asset Management & Research, Ecobank Group

African Equities Specialist, Renaissance Capital
NYU African Economic Forum. April 6th 2013. 44 West Fourth Street New York, NY.
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