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A UNIQUE PLATFORM TO ENGAGE ON AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT
2017 DEBATES In partnership with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation*
“ Is Africa’s development an illusion?” The Africa Report Debates offers a unique platform for thought-provoking discussion and an excellent opportunity to expose your business to high level networking.
FIVE REASONS TO BE THERE
nel discussion e from the usual pa ur ct ru st d an ce pa ge of style, Experience a chan Debate ideas and policies with a diverse audience
Expand your network of top-level contacts Discover best practices of fast growing countries and companies
Promote your company
For the first time in Marrakech, Morocco in a prestigious setting at the
PALMERAIE CONFERENCE CENTER 7th April, from 2 to 6pm * Featuring high profile speakers, including Mo Ibrahim, as well as experts and people within the audience, the debate will allow Africa’s elite to freely express their opinions on the subject. The jousting debaters and expert witnesses will keep the debate moving around the audience to ensure a real sense of participation.
“ Far from being hopeless, Africa is full of hope and potential, maybe more so than any other continent.”
FRIDAY 7TH APRIL from 2 to 6pm
MO IBRAHIM Mo Ibrahim Foundation
SPONSORSHIP
“We have a current competitiveness and it will persist only if Africa continues to wake up” MOULAY HAFID ELALAMY Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and Digital Economy
“We see that the technology we have today is very clumsy. We should have open systems. It’s an open world.” BOB COLLYMORE C.E.O. of Safaricom Ltd
YOUR KEY BENEFITS The former Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, launched the first debate of The Africa Report magazine, in front of a glittering crowd at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra on 20 November, 2015, in partnership with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. As a sponsor of the debate, your company will benefit from a strong association with The Africa Report brand. You will also be exposed to a wide range of VIP guests and have free access to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Governance weekend.
This year’s debate is particularly important, as it forms part of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s 10th year anniversary
Past attendees included, amongst others: MO IBRAHIM DR CARLOS LOPES JAY NAIDOO TREVOR MANUEL PROFESSOR AUDREY GADZEKPO
“Opportunities should be open to all, which is why I want an emphasis on education, gender equality and small businesses” DR DONALD KABERUKA Special Envoy, African Union Peace Fund and former president of the African Development Bank
MS ARANCHA GONZALEZ LAYA CLARE SHORT DR TEDROS ADHANOM
400 leaders and decision makers from 24 African countries and 10 industries will debate on Africa's development A unique media coverage
debates Tough talk on development
“Is Africa’s development an illusion?” MARRAKECH, MOROCCO 7th April 2017
Entry to the debate strictly by invitation. Programme may change without notice.
CONTACT
www.theafricareport.com Event coordinator: a.kingsley-hall@theafricareport.com Sponsoring: advertising@theafricareport.com
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