- African nations have to change the way they relate to the rest of the world and to each other, said South African President Zuma in the opening session of the World Economic Forum on Africa
- The potential for Africa has never been greater, thanks to marked improvements in governance
- The continent needs to focus on promoting inclusive growth and diversifying its economies
Cape Town, South Africa, 4 May 2011 – Propelled by high growth and an expanding middle class, Africa has entered a new chapter in its history; its countries must change the way they relate to the rest of the world and to each other, South African President Jacob G. Zuma told more than 900 business, government and civil society leaders from 60 countries in the opening session of the 21st World Economic Forum on Africa. “You can no longer talk about the old Africa,” he declared. “We need to develop very urgently partnerships that are different from the past, relationships that benefit Africa more.” Reckoned Zuma: “If Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions and has a billion people, then we need to think differently about how we interact with the world. We also need to consider how we interact among ourselves. We need to develop a common approach to the problems of the continent.” The theme of the three-day meeting is From Vision to Action, Africa’s Next Chapter
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