Africa 2012 - Africa in the World Economy — From Tigers to Lions?

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In eight of the past 10 years, Africa's "lion" economies have grown faster than East Asia's tigers. What are the priorities for the continent to emerge as a new global growth pole?

- Kofi Annan, Chairman, Africa Progress Panel (APP), Switzerland; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa; World Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
- Gao Xiqing, President and Vice-Chairman, China Investment Corporation (CIC), People's Republic of China; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
- Bekele Geleta, Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Geneva; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
- Monhla Hlahla, Chairperson, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), South Africa; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
- Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Tunis; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa
- Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wal-Mart International, Wal-Mart Stores, USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on Africa

Opening Remarks by
- Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
- Josette Sheeran, Vice-Chairman and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum

Chaired by
- Børge Brende, Managing Director, Government Relations and Constituent Engagement, World Economic Forum