MBEKI, MOGAE, OBASANJO TO GRACE LEADERSHIP FORUM IN DAR ES SALAAM

Former Presidents Thabo Mbeki from South Africa, Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Festus Mogae of Botswana are set to arrive in Dar today to attend the African Leadership Forum to be held on July 31st, 2014.

Obasanjo

The forum, which has been convened by H.E. Benjamin William Mkapa, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and coordinated by UONGOZI Institute will be kick started with a plenary session with H.E. Thabo Mbeki as the keynote speaker. 

Mogae

The plenary will also feature a panel discussion including Mr. Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Ms. Wendy Luhabe, founder of The Women Private Equity Fund of South Africa, and Mr. Omari Issa, CEO of the Presidential Delivery Bureau in Tanzania.

Mbeki

According to a statement issued this week by UONGOZI Institute, the Forum, which will gather more than 150 participants from Tanzania and across Africa will discuss the challenges of meeting Africa’s transformation.

Mkapa

“The forum will provide a platform to reflect on the journey thus far, take stock of the challenges and opportunities and forecast prospects for Africa’s future,” said the statement.The African Leadership Forum will bring together selected number of key influential leaders and thinkers across the continent, including former heads of state or government, as well as leaders from the business sector, government, civil society and academia.