{"id":71759,"date":"2024-05-01T15:04:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/five-presidents-to-attend-africa-ceo-forum-in-kigali"},"modified":"2024-05-01T16:10:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:10:15","slug":"five-presidents-to-attend-africa-ceo-forum-in-kigali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/five-presidents-to-attend-africa-ceo-forum-in-kigali","title":{"rendered":"Five presidents to attend Africa CEO Forum in Kigali"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Five presidents are expected to attend the upcoming Africa CEO Forum 2024 which will discuss the role of the private sector in driving the continent\u2019s development and its positioning on the global scene.<\/p>\n

Slated for May 16 and 17 in Kigali, the forum\u2019s 11th edition will bring together 2,000 business executives, investors, and policymakers from Africa and beyond under the theme \u201cAt the Table or On the Menu? A Critical Moment to Shape a New Future for Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

The focus of discussions will be on digital technology, integration and free trade, strengthening Africa\u2019s finance and agribusiness sectors, investment climate, and supporting Africa\u2019s women entrepreneurs, among others.<\/p>\n

The participating Heads of State include President Paul Kagame, President William Ruto of Kenya, President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana, President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, and Prime Minister of Co\u0302te d\u2019Ivoire, Robert Beugre\u0301 Mambe\u0301, among others.<\/p>\n

Nelly Mukazayire, Deputy CEO of Rwanda Development Board, noted that the conference presents an opportunity to discuss matters of Africa\u2019s development concern and measures that will foster the intended direction.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no talking of development and changing livelihoods without robust and intentional policies that advance trade and investment on our continent,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

According to UNCTAD, intra-African trade is currently only 14.4 percent of Africa\u2019s total exports. Mukazayire said that this can be harnessed by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement by 33 percent and narrow the trade deficit by 51 percent.<\/p>\n

She added that it is important to evaluate whether the decisions made by leaders align with that aspiration and unlock finances to maximize the available potential across sectors, as well as technological adoption and regional integration.<\/p>\n

Amir Ben Yahmed, Founder of Africa CEO Forum and President of Jeune Afrique Media Group, highlighted that the forum seeks to amplify private sector\u2019s voice and role in economic development of African countries and create effective partnerships with governments.<\/p>\n

\u201cVery often, the private sector is a little bit timid in voicing its problems because they operate in an economy where there are government interactions and become reluctant to confront their problems,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Yahmed explained that it is the responsibility of the private sector to proactively and assertively point out the need for best public policies aligned with what is being done in emerging markets.<\/p>\n

Mary Porter Peschka, Regional Director for Eastern Africa, IFC, said that the forum will allow the strengthening of partnerships and building a knowledge base for the socioeconomic development on the continent.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrican economies are at a crucial juncture. We live in a time when Artificial Intelligence and other technologies are rapidly changing all sectors. The effects of climate change are global concern, but Africa is especially vulnerable,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

However, Africa being the world\u2019s fastest-growing continent with a population expected to double by 2030, she noted that the opportunities are enormous and so are the challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see the Africa CEO Forum as a great platform to discuss and develop some of the solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

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