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World Economic Forumon AfricaPreliminary Programme

Kigali, Rwanda 11-13 May 2016

Regional Agenda


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Programme Icons

On the record

Interpretation

Televised session

Programme Co-Chairs

Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina ,President, African Development Bank(AfDB), Abidjan

Dominic Barton , Global ManagingDirector, McKinsey & Company, USA;Meta-Council on the Circular Economy

Tony O. Elumelu , Chairman, HeirsHolding, Nigeria

Philippe Le Houérou , Executive Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer,International Finance Corporation,Washington DC

Graça Machel , Founder, GraçaMachel Trust (GMT), South Africa

Tarek Sultan Al Essa , Chief ExecutiveOfficer and Vice-Chairman of theBoard, Agility, Kuwait

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Wednesday 11 May

07.30 - 20.00City Hall - Registration Area

registration

Registration

Registration, located at City Hall, is a 10-minutewalk from the main venue, Kigali Conferenceand Exhibition Village (Camp Kigali).

13.30 - 15.00Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -Kivu

institutional/regional business council

BoostingCompetitiveness andInclusive GrowthDespite Africa s rapid growth over the past 15years, competitiveness has seen littleimprovement and inequality remains high due tovarious bottlenecks. In the context of the FourthIndustrial Revolution, Africa s significant energydeficit is a major constraint. How can leaders inthe region collaborate to improve its economicprospects?

This session is for Forum Members andPartners active or interested in the AfricanRegional Business Council.

13.30 - 15.00Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -Sabyinyo

leadership

The Power of Play

Divergent thinking is increasingly important forleaders in today s complex and fast-changingworld.

Join a hands-on workshop exploring how tobuild lateral thinking skills and resilience usingthe performing arts.



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Wednesday 11 May

14.00 - 15.00Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -Ruhondo

digital marketplace

Transforming the DigitalMarketplaceHow is the use of technology transformingAfrica's digital marketplace?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Fostering online entrepreneurs- Enabling cross-border data exchange- Overcoming traditional barriers to trade

Simultaneous interpretation in French andEnglish

This session is webcast live.

14.00 - 15.00Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -Muhazi

new solutions/risks

New Solutions:Addressing Risks throughTechnologyHow can business help to address risks todevelopment in Africa?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Safeguarding water security- Mitigating health risks- Overcoming violent extremism

14.00 - 15.00Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -Akagera

growth

Growth in Africa: Risingor Falling?How is the growth landscape changing acrossthe continent?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Macroeconomic outlook under pressure- Advances in industry development- Meeting the needs of a rising youth population





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Wednesday 11 May

15.00 - 15.30Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -The Village

community break

Community Break


future production

Future of Production

How are leaders transforming Africa'sproduction and manufacturing agenda?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Advancing new manufacturing technologies- Facilitating home-grown innovations- Up-skilling for a digitized world




welcome reception

Welcome Reception

Hosted by the Government of the Republic ofRwanda

Join the Welcome Reception in honour of allparticipants in the World Economic Forum onAfrica.



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Thursday 12 May


healthcare transformation

Transformation ofHealthcareHow is the use of technology transforminghealthcare in Africa?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Leveraging blockchain to boost access toprimary care- Shifting tasks to tackle worker and financialshortages- Using data analytics to detect pandemics




institutional/industry transformation

Digital Transformation ofIndustriesHow can the digital transformation of industriesbe designed to enable markets and empowerindividuals?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Improving access and affordability- Prioritizing literacy and citizen engagement- Ensuring integrity and privacy

This session is for Forum Members andPartners active or interested in the DigitalTransformation of Industries project.


commodities

Growth BeyondCommoditiesThe World Bank has lowered its 2016 priceforecast for crude oil as well as its growthforecast for commodity-based economies inAfrica. How are Africa s largest economiesrethinking investment decisions and policyreforms?



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Thursday 12 May


financial markets

Building Financial MarketResilienceIn the context of global market volatility, howcan Africa build resilience into its financialmarkets?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Mitigating adverse effects of currencydepreciation- Connecting regional payment systems- Diversifying sources of capital




monetizing creativity

African Creativity Meetsthe Global MarketHow are new generations of artists anddesigners taking African creativity from idea tomarket?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Embedding foundational skills in education- Producing innovative brands at scale- Building sustainable and responsiblebusinesses


community break

Community Break



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Thursday 12 May


industrial revolution

Africa's Fourth IndustrialRevolutionHow can Africa use the Fourth IndustrialRevolution to deliver economic growth andsocial prosperity?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding barriers to adoption and usage- Fostering transparency and accountability- Promoting civic participation and rights




social entrepreneur award

Africa SocialEntrepreneurs of the YearAward CeremonyThe Schwab Foundation announces the 2016Africa Social Entrepreneurs of the Year fromdifferent sectors and countries across theregion.

Simultaneous interpretation in English andFrench



community lunch

Community Lunch



9/16

Thursday 12 May

12.00 - 13.30Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -The Village - West area

sub-regional lunch/central-west africa

Sub-Regional Lunch:Central and West AfricaExchange insights with business, governmentand civil society leaders from Central and WestAfrica.

12.00 - 13.30Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -The Village - East area

sub-regional lunch/east africa

Sub-regional lunch/eastafricaExchange insights with business, governmentand civil society leaders from East Africa.

12.00 - 13.30Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village -The Village - South area

sub-regional lunch/southern africa

Sub-Regional Lunch:Southern AfricaExchange insights with business, governmentand civil society leaders from Southern Africa



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Thursday 12 May


rural economies

The Village of the FutureHow can rural economies become autonomous?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Moving from a consumer to producer mindset- Fostering distributed manufacturing- Building on the strengths of their communities




new solutions/environmental conservation

New Solutions:Modernization vsPreservationHow can ecology and economy be at harmonyin rapidly developing conditions?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Balancing parks with development of roadsand rail- Leveraging the circular economy- Unlocking climate change innovations


infrastructure

Infrastructure InvestmentHow can innovative partnerships bridge

financing gaps for economic and socialinfrastructure?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Mitigating risk perceptions- Using blended finance for public infrastructure- Applying a sustainable life-cycle approach





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Thursday 12 May


development finance

SDGs: From Promise toProsperityHow can African leaders move fromcommitment to action to results on theSustainable Development Goals?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Moving from multilateral to national ownership- Designing interconnected systems andapproaches- Mobilizing blended finance partnerships


community break

Community Break


new solutions/financial inclusion

New Solutions:Transformation ofFinancial ServicesHow is technology transforming Africa's financialservices industry?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Fostering peer-to-peer lending andcrowdfunding- Enabling and securing mobile money- Innovations in public finance



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Thursday 12 May


time/digital education

What If: All EducationWere Digital?Studies have shown that people learn bestwhen learning is active, yet digital education ison the rise. What if all education were taughtusing digital technologies?

Join an in-depth discussion that explores thepossible, plausible and probable impacts ofdigital education.

This session was developed in partnership withTIME.


As this session is televised, please arrive 15minutes before the start. The door will be closedat the scheduled time. This session is on therecord and webcast live.


regional integration

Towards an IntegratedAfricaThe African Union has committed to introducingan African passport by 2018. What will it take torealize this agenda?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Enhancing open skies agreements- Employing visa facilitation and regional visaagreements- Integrating and harmonizing capital markets


community break

Community Break



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Thursday 12 May


cctv/trade

Realizing Africa as OneMarketThe African Union has committed to setting upthe Continental Free Trade Area by 2017. Howcan leaders develop sustainable long-termpartnerships and trade relations?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Solving export barriers- Developing trade clusters- Strengthening regional value chains

This session was developed in partnership withCCTV.



19.00 - 22.00Serena Hotel - Marquee

cultural soirée

Cultural Soirée

Co-hosted with the Government of the Republicof Rwanda

The Government of Rwanda and the WorldEconomic Forum request the pleasure of yourcompany at the 2016 World Economic ForumCultural Soirée.



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Friday 13 May


institutional/paci

Rebuilding Trust andIntegrity in BusinessCorruption constitutes the largest risk that globalcompanies face while doing business in Africa.How is business creating change at the locallevel to address both the demand and supplysides of corruption?

This session is for Forum Members andPartners active or interested in the PartneringAgainst Corruption Initiative.


agriculture

Rethinking AgricultureHow can innovative technologies drive climate-

smart food systems?Dimensions to be addressed:- Scaling up open-data platforms for producersand investors- Boosting productivity using mobile andblockchain technologies- Enhancing value-chain innovation in foodproduction, processing and distribution


This session is on the record and webcast live.


new solutions/digital entrepreneurship

New Solutions: DigitalEntrepreneurshipHow can the potential of digitally drivenentrepreneurship be realized?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Taking innovation from lab to market- Creating revenue-generating enterprises- Investing in digital commerce



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Friday 13 May


dw/energy

Addressing EnergySecurityHow are African economies achieving universalaccess to energy?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Scaling investment in clean infrastructure- Harmonizing regulatory frameworks- Distributed energy and storage solutions

This session was developed in partnership withDeutsche Welle.


This session is televised and webcast live.Please arrive 15 minutes early, as the doors willbe closed at the scheduled time.


behavioural change

Nudging People, Policiesand PracticesHow is the science of nudging reshaping citizenenlightenment, engagement andempowerment?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Tweaking designs of national citizen services- Ensuring authentic leadership through the arts- Using creativity to cultivate tolerance


community break

Community Break



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Friday 13 May


cnbc africa/africa outlook

Africa s Pathways toTransformationHow will African economies navigate thechanging global context?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Delivering inclusive growth- Leading the digital revolution- Driving sustainable investment

This session was developed in partnership withCNBC Africa.




farewell reception

Farewell Reception

All participants and their spouses are invited tothe 2016 World Economic Forum on AfricaFarewell Reception.


Documents

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