Africa 2010- The Redesign Of Africa's Role in the New Global Economy

www.weforum.org Africa Summit 2010
Africa is forecast to play an increasing role in the growth of the global economy over the course of the next decade. What are the critical elements underpinning Africa's future growth strategy, competitiveness and leadership in a post-crisis global economy?
Speakers include:
Ajai Chowdhry, Founder, HCL; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HCL Infosystems, India; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
Pat Davies, Chief Executive, Sasol, South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
Joergen Ole Haslestad, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yara International, Norway; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
Jakaya M. Kikwete , President of Tanzania
Anna Tibaijuka, Undersecretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2010
Jacob G. Zuma, President of South Africa
Katherine Tweedie, Director, Head of Africa, World Economic Forum
Chaired by: Chaired by Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

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[laurahawkins59]

great clip .. keep it up thanks

[MrOkadaman28]

This all useless talk. Nothing of value is discussed here.

[soulsurcher]

@JimWAllan Because it's the only way to save the people who are not part of a tribe, and have no survival skills. It is needed to keep the people under their cotrol. The control of a system that is ran and operated by government. The people will acknowledge this change as long as the current African economic system remains intact, and as long as the powers that be continue to rob the people of Africa from their freedoms. The peope of Africa are doomed to say the least. Invasion from the west

[kroovyandcal]

do you see just how terrified all these mouthpieces are? the german accent dude is the most scared

[hoodprophet]

@JimWAllan imnperialism mixed with arrogant ignorance my friend...with a greed cherry on top

[calorus]

@JimWAllan Very true, what's more "Global Economic Growth" is oxymoronic - everywhere can't grow relative to everywhere else.

If the US, UK & Japan continued to grow at 8% p.a., it would necessarily be at the expense of Eastern Europe, South East Asia and Africa.

And most importantly, 'Do we want to grow?' a country with Britain's population density but which prides itself on its natural heritage is now suffering that dilemma. The former can come only at the expense of the latter.

[JimWAllan]

What I don't understand about the concept of global 'economic growth' is, what is the long-term vision? Is the whole world destined to become a sprawling metropolis, with all animals restricted to parks and zoos? Does EVERYWHERE need to be able to sustain humans, grow crops, with electricity and plumbing, etc? Why do people assume this is how is SHOULD be? Tribes thrived without the need for all these modern trappings, so why is western culture & technology now a model to be demanded everywhere?