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Experts to discuss the role of the private sector in shaping Africa’s position as a global growth pole
ECA Press Release No. 67/2012
Addis Ababa, 07 May 2012 (ECA) – The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is hosting a panel discussion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on the theme: Africa 2050: A Private Sector Perspective to further dialogue on the role of the private sector on Africa’s development goals on Wednesday 9 May at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC).
According to Prof. Emmanuel Nnadozie, Director, Economic Development and NEPAD Division at the ECA, the panel discussion will provide an important platform to which will add the perspective of businesses and investors to the dialogue of policy makers that has characterized discussions on the future of Africa in the global economy.
“The panel discussion builds on ECA’s highly successful Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development held last month and whose theme was “Unleashing Africa’s Potential as a Global Growth Pole”, Prof. Nnadozie added.
The panel discussion will be chaired by the Executive Secretary of ECA, Mr. Abdoulie Janneh and will bring together high-level and distinguished representatives of both the private and public sectors.
The participation of distinct and diverse panelists including Prof. Charles Soludo, Former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria; Dr.
Eleni Zaude Gabre-Madhin, CEO, Ethiopia Commodity Exchange; Mr. Ermyas Amelga, Chairman, Access Capital; Dr. James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director, Equity Bank of Kenya; and Mr. Omari Issa, CEO, Investment Climate Facility for Africa (ICF) shall result in a lively and engaging discussion.
These panelists will share their experiences and successes in order to address the areas of great potential across the continent, as well as the innovative means to further economic success and enhance living standards across the continent.
The ensuing discussions will enrich current discourse on Africa’s development with practical solutions to hindrances faced across the continent.
This event, according to Nnadozie, is testimony of UNECA’s commitment to supporting the development of Africa’s private sector through the capacity and provision of technical assistance, and through promoting common positions amongst Africa’
stakeholders regarding the economic and development issues faced by the continent.
Around 200 participants are expected. They include experts attending the World Economic Forum; experts from Addis Ababa University Department of Economics, members of the Ethiopian Economic Association; as well as representatives from UN agencies.
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