2015 Africa Prosperity Summit
GDP growth across the continent has fed an "Africa Rising" narrative. But many Africans have failed to benefit from the current economic boom. The Legatum Institute, with the support of the Ford Foundation, will host a conference in Tanzania with experts from academia, civil society, business and politics to discuss how to promote true prosperity.
Confirmed keynote speakers
- Zeinab Badawi, Chair of the Royal African Society
- Marieme Jamme, CEO, SpotOne Global Solutions
- Obiageli 'Oby' Ezekwesili, senior economic advisor, Open Society Foundations (OSF); senior economic advisor for Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI)
- Cina Lawson, Minister of Post and Digital Economy, Togo
Topics
How data can promote shared prosperity
- Yaw Ansu, chief economist, African Center for Economic Transformation
- Prof. E. Gyimah-Boadi, executive director of Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana); Co-Director of the Afrobarometer-TBC
- Loschky Jay, Africa regional research director, Gallup
Stoking African innovation: ways and means
- Kamal Bhattacharya, vice president and IBM Distinguished Engineer, IBM Research-Africa
- David McGinty, team manager, Human Development Innovation Fund
- George Mulamula, CEO, Dar Teknohama (ICT); Business Incubator (DTBi)
Business values for prosperity
- Claude Grunitzky, Chairman, TRUE
- Jeffrey Avina, director of the Middle East and Africa Division of Microsoft International's Citizenship and Community Affairs Department
- Prof. Samuel Wangwe, Board of Directors, Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA)
- Modesta Lilian Mahiga, group managing director, Professional Approach Group
- Gisele Yitamben, researcher at Grace-Cameroon; member of the Council of Private Higher Education Authority of Cameroon
- Magatte Wade, CEO, Tiossan; "20 Youngest Power African Women" (Forbes)
Personal safety and national prosperity
- Prof. Oshita-Oshita, director general, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Lansana Gberie, senior researcher, Africa Conflict Prevention Programme of Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
- Richard Obuobi, senior regional advisor, Investments
Details and logistics
- 20-21 May 2015, from 8am - 5pm EAT
- Location: Hyatt, Kivukoni Rd, Dar es Salaam 9574, Tanzania
- Attendance is free of charge but all expenses outside of the conference, including travel and accommodation, will need to be covered by the delegate.
About the Legatum Institute
The Legatum Institute is an international think-tank and educational charity. Its aim is to promote prosperity by revitalising capitalism and democracy. The Legatum Prosperity Index, our signature publication, ranks 142 countries in terms of wealth and wellbeing.
In December 2014, the Institute launched its Africa Prosperity Report, a publication that goes beyond economic considerations in offering a comprehensive overview of the continent's performance. By combining expert knowledge with extensive data, the report provides a broader picture of the current situation in African countries. The report focuses on three key actors: the well-educated; female entrepreneurs; and the middle class.
This conference is kindly supported by the Ford Foundation
Date: 20 May 2015 to 21 May 2015
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Hyatt, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam
Cost: Free
More info:
Kivukoni Rd, Dar es Salaam 9574, Tanzania