Reports

• Full report of the Forum
• Report from Burkina Faso/West Africa

REPORT
by
Madelein Mkunu
CEO and Founder The Leading women of Africa Les Femmes Leaders Africaines

Acknowledgement
Preparations
Forum
Resultants
Perspectives
Conclusion

Acknowledgement
The organizing committee of the 1st Leading Businesswomen of Africa Forum, on behalf of the Leading Women of Africa reiterates its appreciation to:

Sponsor
The Department of Trade and industry, South Africa through SAWEN for believing in the initiative of Leading Women of Africa and for sponsoring the Gala Dinner at the Closing ceremony.

Partners

• The Office of Premier of de Western Cape
• Foundation for Development of Africa
• Businesswomen Association of South Africa
• Nepad
• United Nations
• Business Partners – South Africa
• Africaribe Micro Enterprises Network Inc, USA
• Femmes Chef d’Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM)
• Egyptian Businesswomen Association
• Royal Bafokeng
• Egypt Air
• Pravda
• Balloons for Africa
• Amina Magazine
• BBIB Magazine
• African Connection Magazine
• African Business Magazine
• Top Women in Business and Government
• Manageria International – Cote d’Ivoire
• Pax Valencia – Burkina Faso
• Motto Consulting
• Patricia Handley

African Governments
For their participation

• Government of Democratic Republic of Congo
• Nigerian Government
• Guinean Government
• Burkina Faso Government
• Ivorian Government
• Cameroonian Government
• Embassy of Kenya in South Africa
• Embassy of Malawi in South Africa
• Embassy of Zimbabwe in South Africa
• The USA

Preparation of the Forum

Introduction
The involvement of women in the process of economic development is an important key to economic growth in Africa. So far, African women still work individually producing less. Economically, women need to come together to share their knowledge, experiences in business, and form a strong network that will expand business while providing a significant impact on socio-economic development of the Continent: Due to this the first forum was urgently recommended and expected.

Forum Presentation
The Leading Businesswomen of Africa Forum was planned from 18 to 21 May 2008 in Cape Town (Table Bay Hotel), South Africa, initiated by the Leading Women of Africa, intended to create a business platform that will sensitize and present immense potential of the Continent; it has targeted female business leaders and economic role players of private and public sectors.

The theme of the forum was: "Women, Africa’s economic growth Reserves".

Objectives
The Forum had three main objectives:
• To stimulate the creation of a strong network among women Leaders
• Inform on trade and Investment climate in africa
• Exhibit various opportunities for business and investment among women in Africa

Speakers
The speakers of Local and International Institutions would be speaking on various issues affecting women entrepreneurs in Africa:
• S B Molotlegi, Queen Mother of Royal Bafokeng
• Dr Amani Asfour, President of Egyptian Business Women Association
• Dr Hesphina Rukato, Nepad
• Francoise Foning, President of Femmes Chef d’Entreprises Mondiales
• Logandree Oaten, Business Partners
• Agatha Johnson, Africaribe Micro Enterprise Network, USA
• Peter Metcalfe, Foundation for Development of Africa
• Dr Anna Mokgokong, President of SAWEN
• Mmabatho Matiwane, Department of Trade and Industry
• Mr Ebrahim Rasool, Western Cape Premier( Governor)

Forum Promotion
The Forum was officially announced in October 2007 through differents Women's Magazines, Local newspapers, the Internet and radio.
The announcement received good support across Africa, and coordinating offices began to operate in different African countries.

Difficulties
Numerous difficulties have been encountered during preparations, including:
• The Financial obstacles
• Shortage of volunteers
• Lack of human resources

It should also be noted that following the attacks of xenophobia against foreigners in South Africa during the same period that the Forum was due to take place, many delegates cancelled their participation to the Forum. This situation negatively affected the financial results of the Forum.

At the last minute, we have also received messages on the absence of speakers Dr H Rukato of Nepad and Agatha Johnson caused by reasons beyond their control.

Income Statement
* Sponsorship: Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa, was the main and only sponsor of leading Businesswomen of Africa Forum 2008. They sponsored the Closing ceremony.
* Other income and expenses: Other Income was received through registration fees. This was served to cover some expenses to make the Forum happen. Due to last minute cancellations of delegates from Africa due to the xenophobia brutality on foreigners, the targeted income could not be reached, therefore leaving the organizers with some excessive expenses.

Delegates
More than 300 delegates representing the five (5) regions of Africa were expected, but 180 were counted. Among the reasons:
• Financial Difficulties
• Visa complications
• Xenophobia attacks, for the majority

Among the delegates, a large number represented the Public sector of Democratic Republic of Congo and the private sector in Nigeria.

Forum

The forum was held in 4 major aspects:
• Discussions on different topics
• Exhibition of business opportunities
• Official Launch of Feminar, the Leading Women of Africa Magazine
• Awards Ceremony

His Excellency Premier of the Western Cape Province , Abraham Rasool opened the ceremony by welcoming delegates from Egypt, Nigeria, Burkina Fasso, Republic of Guineé, Cote D’Ivoire, Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, D.R.C, Burundi, Zimbabwe, South Africa and the U.S.A, pointing out the xenophobia attacks in the Country and commending the delegates for their courage and determination to participate in the Forum.

The Queen Mother of Royal Bafokeng stressed the importance of Women's Leadership in Africa.

The two days Forum held at Table Bay Hotel were exceptionally fruitful

Speeches
• Miss Desiree Mirabelle Djuine and Desma Reid-Coleman, both representing Mrs. Francoise Foning, World President of Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises Mondiales, presented on “Women, Africa Economic Growth Reserves”
• Logandree Gounden of Business Partners, proved to be Leading Investors for Small and Medium Enterprises
• Ferose Oaten, National Vice President of Business Women Association and Western Cape Chairperson, shared on Keys to sustainability of Women’s Businesses in Africa
• Dr Amany Asfour, President of Egyptian Businesswomen Association, shared on Women empowerment and the Millennium development goals
• Peter Metcalfe, Chairman of Foundation for Development of africa and Chairman of Leading Businesswomen of Africa forum 2008, presented on: Women Rebuilding Africa through Process of Positive participation
• At the closing ceremony, Dr Anna Mokgokong, President of SAWEN showcased South Africa as Destination of Choice for Doing Business

Exhibition
Over ten (10) countries and over 150 participants took part.

The products and services presented were:
Products: Textiles, Jeweler, Crafts, Food
Services: Tourism and Hospitality, studies and training support to consulting firms, investment, Translation and Interpretation, Immigration …
Presentations: Among the countries which submitted their economic opportunities:

• Democratic republic of Congo, by Jocelyn Nkongolo of OMNI Consulting
• Burkina Faso and West Africa, by Leandre Yameogo
• Liberia, by Yolisa Togba
• Various opportunities form South Africa

Awards Ceremony
The Leading Women of Africa Awards at the Closing Ceremony gala Dinner was dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women in the Development of Africa in the face of various challenges faced by the Continent.

These Awards create an opportunity to recognize women who have shown outstanding leadership characteristics in various capacities.

Mrs Maryam Abacha, ex first Lady of Nigeria and S B Bootleg, Queen Mother of Royal Bafokeng, was among the nominees. Mrs Abacha was represented by her daughter.

It is important to note that this first time the nominees did not represent all countries of Africa. This was due to poor communication. We hope that the next edition of the Awards will attract nominees from all over Africa.

Launch of Feminar, the Leading Women of Africa Magazine
Quarterly published in French and English and reaching the 53 African nations. A magazine that addresses the issue of Women’s Leadership and focus on the promotion of inter- African trade and investment and speak to businesses that have identified African market as part of their growth.

The Magazine was launched at the opening ceremony.

Resultants

The 3 main objectives of the Forum have been reached. This event has:
• stimulated the process of creating a strong network among women of Africa
• Informed on the potential trade and investment opportunities for women in Africa
• Showcased various opportunities available for women in Africa

Unity of Women
For the first time form Cape to Cairo, Conakry to Nairobi, women met around one table to showcase their desire to unite and work together toward their empowerment.

Economic Opportunities
Opportunities showcased at the Forum proved that African women are determined to mobilize all possible resources to play a significant role in their economic empowerment.

Women presented opportunities in:
• Mining
• Wood and Livestock
• machineries for small and medium enterprises
• Tourism and Hospitality
• 2010 World Cup Opportunities
• Construction
• Cleaning Services
• Private Investment Support
• Food
• Fashion
• Textile
• Jeweler
• Import-Export
• Interior Décoration
• Cosmetic
• Funding for Investment

Numerous Business partnerships have been established between participants during the forum

Representation
Women attending the Forum have expressed the need to represent Leading Women of Africa in their countries. Among the names chosen:
• Jocelyn Nkongolo, Congo Democratique
• Natalie Kouakou, Cote D’Ivoire
• Fatimata Coulibali, Burkina Faso
• Railu Mustapha, Nigeria
• Hann Ilyassou Diallo, Guinée

The process of representation in all African countries and the rest of the world are underway. Partnerships between Leading Women of Africa and some African and international Institutions have been concluded.

Perspectives and Resolutions

The results achieved demonstrate that women of every 5 African regions need to meet regularly to share intelligence and the opportunities that cover each Economic Region.

Among the resolutions of this forum:
• The Annual Forum will take place from region to region with provisional invitations from Nigeria in 2009 and Democratic Republic of Congo in 2010
• The invitation to the African First Ladies to take a visible role and become participants in the economic empowerment of women on the Continent. A committee of the first ladies is in the process of being formed
• Call for both African and International institutions to support Leading Women of Africa in its activities as described above
• The Leading Women of Africa would like to inform continental and international opinion that women of Africa have finally a “united Voice” ready to speak, monitor and defend their cause by themselves.
• The question to be asked from now is not of: “what can we do for women of Africa? But shall be of: what “can we do with women of Africa”. Women want to be part and take part in all the process of decisions making on the matter that concern their destiny.

Conclusion

The delegations returned satisfied with the results of the meetings and partnerships concluded, but mostly filled having a general view and understanding of the Leading Women of Africa purpose in order to better prepare for a good participation in future activities.

Our wish is to see the authorities of private and public institutions as well as International Agencies support Leading Women of Africa in its quest to contribute to the process of peace and stability in Africa. Who knows, maybe this is the beginning of the long-hoped reconstruction of our continent.

We encourage women of African to join the Organization, which offers continental and international opportunities in terms of economic development and become participants in the process of economic empowerment of women in the continent.

Acknowledgement
Reminders
Preparations
Forum
Resultants
Difficulties
Perspectives
Conclusion

Acknowledgments

The Promotion Committee of Burkina Faso, on behalf of Leading Women of Africa, under reiterates its gratitude to:

• His Excellency the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Mr Tertius ZONGO
• Her Majesty the Queen Mother Molotlegi of the Bafokeng of South Africa
• Mr Minister of Commerce, the Promotion of Enterprise and Handicrafts, Mr Mamadou SANOU
• Mr Minister of Culture, Tourism and Communication, Spokesman of the Government, Mr Filippe SAVADOGO
• The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Vincent T. BABILGOU
• The Minister of Promotion of Women, Ms. Celine M. YODA / KONKOBO
• His Excellency the Ambassador of Burkina Faso in South Africa, Mr Moumouni FABRE
• The Director of the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr Jerome COMPAORE
• Mr Jean-Claude Bicaba, Secretary General of the Ministry of Commerce, the Promotion of Enterprise and Handicrafts
• Jocelyne VOKOUMA, Secretary General of the Ministry for the Advancement of Women
• Madam Korotoumou OUEDRAOGO, Director of the Promotion of Private Sector
• Madam Fati Alice SANDWIDI, Technical Adviser to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development
• Mrs. Bintou Diallo, Director General, Mrs. and Ms. Diane SANOU Karambiri of SN-CITEC (Group DAGRIS)
• Mr Louis de Gonzagues YAMEOGO Representative in Burkina Faso Air Senegal International
• Ms. Amélie TAMBOURA, Programme Program Capacity Building Enterprise (ESRP)
• Mrs Regina OUATTARA, DCPM the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Communication
• Mr Francis and Madame Thanks SOME, CEO ECODEV
• Ms. Félicité Diarra, Director General of "The General Operations" (LGO)
• Désiré Mrs. M. Mr. OUEDRAOGO and Lobilo NIKIEMA of UPROTEX-HA. C,
• Mr Serge DEDEGBE, CEO of Manageria International Inc. Abidjan
• Mr John and Madelein MKUNU
• Ms. Mariheca OTTO in Cape Town
• Dr Amani Asfour, President of the Association of Women Business Egyptian
• Mr Peter METCALFE of the Foundation for the Development of Africa
• Mr Charly D. HEBIE the Chamber of Commerce du Burkina (CCIA)
• A Mrs Liliane DEMONT and Nathalie N'guessan KOUAKOU

Reminders

Background
The involvement of women in the process of economic development is an important key to economic growth in Africa. So far, African women still work individually producing less. Economically, women need to come together to share their knowledge, experiences in business, and form a strong network that will expand business while providing a significant impact on socio-economic development of the Continent: Due to this the first forum was urgently recommended and expected.

Presentation Forum
The Leading Businesswomen of Africa Forum was planned from 18 to 21 May 2008 in Cape Town (Table Bay Hotel), South Africa, initiated by the Leading Women of Africa, intended to create a business platform that will sensitize and present immense potential of the Continent; it has targeted female business leaders and economic role players of private and public sectors. The theme of the forum was: "Women, Africa’s economic growth Reserves".

Objectives

The Forum had three main goals:
• To stimulate the creation of a strong network among women Leaders
• exhibit various opportunities for business and investment among women in Africa
• Start the process of unity of Business and professional women

Benefits
The forum was designed to solidify the relationship between business and professional women of the Continent. Among other things, joining the Network and participation in the Forum aimed to provide opportunities below:
• Access to the Database of Business Women of Africa
• Access to database of Business and Investments opportunities in Africa
• The exhibition of products and services
• Advertising in FEMINAR Magazine, published in French and English, distributed throughout the world. Feminar Magazine was launched at the Forum.

Topics included
a) Women, reserves of the African economic growth
b) Women in Business in Africa
c) The business and Investment opportunities in Africa
d) The impact of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa on businesswomen.

Delegates
More than 300 delegates representing the five (5) regions of Africa were expected. Among them dignitaries, Businesswomen or speakers such as:
• Ms. Françoise Foning: World President of "Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales"
• Dr Amani Asfour, President of "Egyptian Businesswomen Association
• Her Majesty The Queen Mother SB Molotlegi of the Royal Bafokeng Nation
• Dr. Hesphina Rukato, MP, NEPAD Secretariat

FEMINAR: The Leading Women of Africa Magazine
Feminar, The Leading Women of Africa Magazine, will be published in English and French; Topics will cover business opportunities and investment, Women leadership, women in the Diaspora…

Advertising space is available

1st Leading Women of Africa Awards
“The Leading Women of Africa Awards create an opportunity to acknowledge women who have shown outstanding leadership characteristics in various capacities.

Organizers and Sponsors official
• Leading Women of Africa
• The Foundation for African Development
• SAWEN
• Department of Trade and Industry (South Africa).

For the practical phase, the firm Pax Valencia in Burkina Faso has been accredited on February 7, 2008 for the promotion and coordination of the Forum in West Africa. It was joined by the Association of Women Affairs of Burkina Faso (AFAB), Manageria International Inc. (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) Agency Intermediation Assistance, Commerce (AICOM) for the implementation of voucher Communication.

Preparations

The Coordination Committee West Africa, from February 8, prepared a comprehensive work programme, a communication plan and a budget estimate was presented to various institutions in order to seek support for women who did not traditionally have access to such opportunities.

Eight (8) responses were received of which four (4) favourable, especially coming from:
• Prime Minister
• Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
• Ministry of Commerce, the Promotion of Enterprise and Handicrafts
• Program Capacity Building Enterprise (ESRP)

Three (3) negative responses and the rest (89.8%) without result.

In particular, the coordinating team was received by the Director of Cabinet of His Excellency Mr. Prime Minister, Mr Jerome COMPAORE.

The Committee was alsoreceived by Mrs. Fati Alice SANDWIDI, Technical Counsellor of the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, then the meeting with Women Entrepreneurs in Building and Public Works took place on March 20 in the Lecture Hall of the ministry.

In the same manner, the Minister of Commerce, the Promotion of Enterprise and Handicrafts, has instructed his Secretary-General to receive the team on March 5 in the presence of Ms. OUEDRAOGO Korotoumou . Several meetings were held with them to target sectors and investment opportunities in Burkina Faso.

In addition to Ms. Amélie TAMBOURA, Senior Program Capacity Building Enterprise (ESRP), concluded that the highlight of preparations has been the conference organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts of Burkina Faso.

A final press conference was organized by the Union of Textile Producers (UPROTEX - HA-C) on May 15 at Headquarters of the Conseil National du Patronat Burkina Faso.

Ms. Jocelyne VOKOUMA, Secretary General of the Ministry for the Promotion of Women received the Committee at her office and received various advices from her as well as encouragements from the Minister who was not present at the meeting.

48 pre-entries were recorded between February 10 and April 30. Due to various reasons, Five confirmations have been noted and finally three (3) participants:
• Mrs. Fatimata COULIBALY, CEO of the company EBER
• Ms. Workya YAMEOGO / ROUAMBA, General Manager of the company JSR sarl
• Mr. Léandre YAMEOGO, Cabinet Pax Valencia and Coordinator West Africa

Participating companies have prepared leaflets and sample products from Burkina Faso for promotional purposes or selling.
2 packs of mango juice Dafani
5 samples Faso Danfani of 5 companies of UPROTEX
5 samples of products ECODEV (sesame seeds, hibiscus, cashews, butter, peanut)
3 bags of loincloths, objets d'art, scarves, leather tables and 20kg of shea butter.

Structure

The forum was held in four major aspects:
• above mentioned Topics
• Exhiobition
• Launch of Feminar Magazine
• Leading Women of Africa Awards Ceremony

The exhibition
The products and services presented were:

• Textile
• Jewelry
• Craft
• Agro-alimentaire

Services
Tourism and Hotel
Studies and Training
Support consultant to companies
Support for investments
Translation and Interpretation
Immigration

The official launch Magazine FEMINAR
It has actually taken place at the Opening Ceremony at the Westin Hotel; Burkina participated with a title of Léandre YAMEOGO, in two versions: "Women Entrepreneurs in West Africa: anonymous fighting poverty ". (See attached Magazine, Pages 14 to 20)

The Award Ceremony
Sept Awards were handed out; among nominees none French speaking Countries, let alone a Burkinabe.

Results

The first result was the creation of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Buildings and Public Works (official recognition in progress) through the communication plan and the contact of the Ministry of Housing.

Burkina Faso, Through Léandre Yameogo, presented an overview of investment opportunities in West Africa, in partnership with Ms. Nathalie Kouakou (Côte d'Ivoire), and Ms. Hadja Ramatoulaye SOW (Guinea-Conakry).

Contacts and partnerships, some resultants have been obtained:
• Ms Fati Coulibali was appointed as the official representative of Leading Women of Africa in Burkina Faso
• Representation agreements with commercial or administrative structures below:

• Motto Business Consulting (support for private investment)
• Mages Investment Africa (support for private investment)
• Magazine FEMINAR (networking, database, opportunities)
• First National Bank (Foreign Service, direct investment)
• Zhauns (industrial equipment, maintenance, training)

Other Considerations
• Burkina women would like to invite Members of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo, for sharing experience and setting business relationship in the Mining Services, Buildings and public works

• Involvement of a Burkina Faso company in the acquisition of heavy equipment, Management and Coaching on several themes (personal development, vocational education, communication) with the support of Manageria International Inc.

• The rehabilitation of a hotel and tourist complex on National Route No. 1 (Ouaga - Bobo) has been acquired, subject to submission of a Business Plan; feasibility studies are already underway, and the provisional document will be forwarded to Minister of Culture, Tourism and Communication for approval and support the implementation. The ONTB, SITHO, Communes of Koudougou Sabou and will be involved.

• Still in the Forum result, Pax Valencia has signed a partnership contract with Manageria International Inc. with jurisdiction over Guinea Conakry, Mali and Niger for the implementation of several training programs and business development, with the upcoming installation of American Centre for Economy and Commerce of Burkina Faso.

• Zhauns to provide West Africa, in its representation of Burkina Faso, industrial equipments, for Small Business, at lower cost with extra training of maintenance at the same time that the service after sale equipment (contract under negotiation).

• Finally, in the framework of the World Cup, and at the suggestion of Côte d'Ivoire, it will be created "African villages" in the cities of competing teams of west Africa. These "villages" will be the image of "Dassandaga", but with an emphasis on the culture of each country. The President of Leading has been tasked to pursue this with the Organizing Committee of the World Cup for the practical implementation.

The icing on the cake: the Queen Mother Molotlegi of Royal Bafokeng, when visiting the stand of Burkina Faso, has placed a firm order of leather made by the Village Artisanal with her picture on it.

Other Difficulties encountered

As noted by Ms. Madelein MKUNU, President of Leading Women of Africa in an interview with Ivorian daily "Le Réveil" and published on May 28, 2008, "It was a very difficult for us since it is the beginning and we did not have many contacts. " In addition to this aspect, the level of awareness in Burkina, has attracted many energies but little results.

Some minor administrative handicaps, lack of financial means to carry out certain sections of planning or communication plan can be reported.

At the Forum, language was a barrier to effective communication of the participants who just had their first outing.

Future perspectives

These difficulties have not discouraged the promotional committee.

The results show that opportunities exist and are numerous particularly with of investments Companies such as FNB, mages Investment Africa, Motto Consulting, ZHAUNS for industrial equipment and organizing Team of Leading Women of Africa for organising such a networking platform for women of Burkina Faso.

Discussions with President of the Egyptian Business Women Association, Dr Amani ASFOUR, confirmed that there are open doors to the Arab world now; Invitation of Congolese members of parliament to Ouagadougou or Abidjan, in partnership with Guinea is another one.

The recent appointment of an ambassador of Burkina Faso in South Africa, we believe is a good move to a new door of trade opportunity for Burkina Faso, especially in Tourism and industrial equipment: PAFASP could be the first beneficiary (equipment for food processing).

Conclusion

The delegation went back satisfied with the meetings and partnerships, and mostly to have contributed to a better understanding of Burkina Faso, however modest it may be.

Our wish is to encourage authorities from public and private Sectors to support such initiatives; who knows, maybe this is the beginning of construction of the middle class as expected in our country.

Besides costs, frequent outings open up opportunities for integration into networks, which in turn, provide openings on the technical, commercial and financial embargo by providing direct private investment which contribute to the fight against poverty.

Images
From Tuesday 17th June, images can be viewed on the Website www.leadingwomenofafrica.com

“The first forum is targeting to unite economic women leaders and role players from all regions of Africa with a particular focus on the most twenty (20) economic Leading Countries. Stimulate a strong network process amongst women. Showcase various business and Investment opportunities. Start setting up short term networking goals”.

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Background Information
Women involvement in the economic development process is one of the important keys to economic growth in Africa.

Economically, women need to come together to share business intelligence, network and assist one another for individual business expansion and growth which will automatically have a significant impact on the economic development of the Continent.

There are Business and Investment opportunities waiting for every single woman in Business. Everyone just needs to be informed to know how to trade in Africa as women.

That is why this forum is urgently needed. This is the first many more to come.

Forum details

Target
The first forum is targeting to unite economic women leaders and role players from private and public sectors from all regions of Africa with a particular focus on the most twenty (20) economic Leading Countries.

Theme
“Women, Africa Economic Growth Reserves ”

Date
From Sunday 18 to Wednesday 21 May 2008

Venue
Table bay Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Aims
This Forum has three main aims:

• To inform of Trade and Investment Potential for women in Africa
• To Stimulate a strong network process amongst women
• To showcase various business and Investment opportunities

Benefits
This forum is designed to inform economic leaders on trade and Investment potential for women in Africa and to give women a platform to share opportunities of trade and investment.

1. Women, Economic Reserves of Africa
Presentation by Department of Gender of United Nations and African Union or Nepad

2. Women: Trading in Africa
Presentation by International Trade and Economic Development Divisions (South Africa and Kenya) (TBC)

3. Trade and Investment Opportunities in Africa
Presentation by Development Bank of Southern Africa and International Finance Corporation (TBC)

4. Economic impact of 2010 World Cup in South Africa on Women in business across the Continent
Presentation by 2010 Representative (TBC)

5. Way forward
Panel of discussion:
Women to discuss ideas for strengthening of business relationships.

Delegates
We are expecting 300 delegates representing all the five (5) Regions of Africa.
Women from other part of the world including women from Diaspora with interest to the Forum will be welcome.