Thursday, May 6, 2010

Partnership Key to Unlocking Africa's Immense Growth Potential

  • Africa urgently needs to build partnerships at local, bilateral and international level to help overcome the many obstacles faced by African nations.
  • One of Africa’s most valuable resources is its one billion population, 60% of whom are young people. With its people, market and resources, Africa has an opportunity to become an engine of growth globally.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 5 May 2010 – The 20th World Economic Forum on Africa opened today in Dar es Salaam. Twelve African heads of state/government are taking part along with over 1,000 participants from 85 countries. Rethinking Africa’s Growth Strategy is the theme of the meeting.

Africa urgently needs to build partnerships if it is to unlock the continent’s immense growth potential, according to panellists at the opening plenary. Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of Tanzania, called for partnerships at local, bilateral and international level to help overcome the many obstacles faced by African nations.

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