Africa takes centre stage at Davos

Africa takes centre stage at Davos

A World Economic Forum panel discussion of "Africa's Role in the Global Transformation" has identified infrastructure development and the removal of trade barriers as some of the key conditions for creating more diversified economies across the continent.

Call for African integration at Davos

African leaders called for greater market integration on the continent, the freeing up of border controls and more coordination in developing infrastructure during a special session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

SA, Africa to grow together: Zuma

South Africa is working towards a thriving mixed economy that is integrated into the southern African region and African continent as a whole, President Jacob Zuma said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

WEF award for Yvonne Chaka Chaka

South African singer and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka has received the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for artists who use their talents to improve the state of the world.

Positioning South Africa at Davos

In Davos this week, South Africa must stress the growing global role of Africa and the developing world, while positioning itself as a gateway to the continent and an investment destination of choice, writes Brand South Africa CEO Miller Matola.

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WEF Annual Meeting 2012

WEF Annual Meeting 2012

Shaping new models

Government, business and society leaders converged on Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from 25 to 29 January 2012 to discuss the state of the globe, key trends and future directions.

Davos 2012 Team South Africa

Brand South Africa Davos 2012 Programme

President's welcome, Brand SA's message, South Africa programme, Global and African trends, Why South Africa?
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