FORMER Presidents Thabo Mbeki from South Africa, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and
Festus Mogae of Botswana are set to arrive in Dar today to attend the African
Leadership Forum to be held on July 31st, 2014.
The forum, which
has been convened by H.E. Benjamin William Mkapa, former President of the
United Republic of Tanzania and coordinated by UONGOZI Institute will be kick
started with a plenary session with H.E. Thabo Mbeki as the keynote speaker.
The plenary will
also feature a panel discussion including Mr. Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary
of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Ms.
Wendy Luhabe, founder of The Women Private Equity Fund of South Africa, and Mr.
Omari Issa, CEO of the Presidential Delivery Bureau in Tanzania.
According to a
statement issued this week by UONGOZI Institute, the Forum, which will gather
more than 150 participants from Tanzania and across Africa will discuss the
challenges of meeting Africa’s transformation.
“The forum will
provide a platform to reflect on the journey thus far, take stock of the
challenges and opportunities and forecast prospects for Africa’s future,” said
the statement.
The African Leadership Forum will bring together selected
number of key influential leaders and thinkers across the continent, including
former heads of state or government, as well as leaders from the business
sector, government, civil society and academia.
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UONGOZI
Institute, an independent
government agency established by the Government of Tanzania, exists to
support African leaders to attain sustainable development for their nation and
for Africa. We seek to inspire leaders and promote the recognition of the
important role of leadership in sustainable development.organises forums and
discussions with the aim of bringing leaders together to share their knowledge
on issues of relevance to sustainable development.
Contact:
Hanna Mtango, Communications Manager, UONGOZI Institute
Tel: +255 22 2602917, 0767 220 883, Email: hmtango@uongozi.or.tz
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