African Economic Forum; March 27-8

The Sixth Annual African Economic Forum
“Assets to Action: Unmasking Africa’s Diverse Resources in a Challenging Era”

Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Columbia University, New York, NY
http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/aef/index.html
“The task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge – a challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe, the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight, the courage to work, the courage to achieve – to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?”

–Kwame Nkrumah’s Address to the National Assembly, June 12, 1965

The African continent continues to confront challenges to its economic development. In the face of the global financial crisis, climate change, post-conflict scenarios and the like, how are Africans and Africa-minded individuals promoting the continent’s diverse resources in a positive, sustainable manner?

We invite you to join policymakers, business professionals, government officials, activists, educators, and students in thinking through these issues with some of the leading minds working on and in Africa today: From agriculture to tourism, post-conflict economic development, communications technology, law and the private sector, learn more about the inspirations and the innovations at the heart of the continent’s economic development goals.

Organized by Columbia University’s SIPA Pan-African Network (School of International and Public Affairs), African Business Club (Columbia Business School) and African Law Students Association (Columbia Law School), the 2009 Forum will highlight opportunities and explore through stimulating discussion the insights and strategies for a prosperous Africa.

FEATURES OF THE 2009 AFRICAN ECONOMIC FORUM
Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director of the World Bank and former Finance Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. George Ayittey, Economist, Activist and President of the Free Africa Foundation


Featured Speaker:
William Kamkwamba, African Leadership Academy

With Panel Discussions On:
**Agriculture: Mobilizing Africa’s Agricultural Resources
**African Private Equity: Leveraging Local Resources
**Inspirations & Innovations: Bridging the Technology Gap
**Post-Conflict Economic Development
**Tourism in Africa: A Viable Revenue Source
**Development at the Cusp: Legal Practice in Africa

The ticket prices for the African Economic Forum are as follows:
Columbia Student / Professors: $25
Columbia Alums:   $35
General Public:   $45
Tickets on sale at SIPA, 4th floor (main floor) lobby starting Monday, March 8th. On-line registration to start later this week!

This event is brought to you by the SIPA Pan-African Network, the African Business Club, and the African Law Students Association, Columbia University.

http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/aef/index.html

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