Presentations and speeches from the conference
For many Canadians, including many in government, Africa is seen primarily as an aid and humanitarian challenge. While there is undoubtedly much to be done in these areas, Canadians need urgently to develop a much clearer understanding of the realities of a dynamic Africa, a continent of 53 countries where democratic institutions and economic development are accelerating. In many African countries significant, world-class infrastructures are (and infrastructure opportunities) emerging. China, India and Europe are rushing to create partnerships to participate in African development and to tap vast largely undeveloped African mineral, petroleum, power and human resources. These nascent trends in governance and the economy require more broadly-based partnership and engagement to ensure they continue in a manner which brings lasting benefits to Africans. Canadians need to know more about the considerable presence of Canadian companies, NGOs, educational institutions, Diaspora linkages, etc. in African countries and about the work they do which benefits both Canada and Africa.
There are four pillars to the conference: |
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Presenting the New Africa |
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How are others partnering with the New Africa |
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Rethinking the Canada-Africa Partnership |
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Drawing the Blueprint |
Current list of confirmed speakers/moderators
Introduction
Program (October 5, 2009)
Press Release (August 7, 2009) - Lloyd Axworthy & Jean-Louis Roy to Co-Chair
Press Release (September 25, 2009) - Africa Grabs Attention as Canada-Africa Relations Become the Centre of Debate
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