Lena Sène était, avec 2 entrepreneurs Sénégalais, parmi les 100 invités du Us-Africa Business Forum 2016 qui s’est tenu le 21 Septembre, 2016 à New York, en marge de la 71e session de l’Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies. Il y avait Barack Obama, John Kerry, Vice président des Etats-Unis et quinze (15) chefs d’Etats africains dont Macky Sall, Hage Geingob président de la Namibie etc…
Voici le programme officiel du Forum
U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM
NEW YORK, NY
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies co-hosted the first-ever U.S.-Africa Business Forum, a historic summit focused on expanding trade and investment opportunities on the continent.
Building on the success of the first Forum, held alongside the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies will again bring together African heads of state and private sector CEOs from the United States and Africa to celebrate the partnerships and innovations that have led to deepened business relationships and to discuss the exciting potential for further collaboration.
The Obama Administration and the U.S. private sector recognize the tremendous potential of the fast-growing and dynamic economies of Africa, and agree that the promotion of economic partnerships, sustainable development, and increased two-way trade and investment is central to the U.S.-Africa relationship.
This Forum comes at a pivotal time for Africa and the United States. In the face of a rapidly changing global economy, it will allow U.S. and African companies and leaders to showcase ways in which they are working together to address new opportunities and challenges, as well as highlight the United States’ long-term commitment to Africa’s economic growth and prosperity.
Interactive sessions will focus on key issues that impact efforts to deepen U.S.-African economic engagement, including economic diversification and regional integration, workforce development, entrepreneurship and innovation, and infrastructure and urbanization.
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
LEADERS BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OPENING PLENARY
Welcome Remarks
The Honorable Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce of the United States
& The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th Mayor of New York City
Looking Back: US-Africa Partnerships Since 2014
At the first U.S.-Africa Business Forum in 2014, the U.S. government and private business leaders announced more than $33 billion in deals and commitments to investment in Africa. In this opening segment, participants from the inaugural forum highlight some of the remarkable achievements over the past two years and set ambitious new goals for the future.
Speakers
• Bill Killeen, President & CEO, Acrow Bridge
• Rahama Wright, Founder & CEO, Shea Yeleen
The Bottom Line
A short, moderated segment featuring business pioneers from across the continent responding to interactive audience data on the most important themes of the day.
Moderator
Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media
ACT I
Opening Remarks
David MacLennan, Chairman & CEO, Cargill
Spotlight on Cote d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire has grown its economy significantly over the past four years. The nation’s GDP growth rate reached 8.4 percent in 2015 and is expected to climb even higher this year. In this spotlight segment, President Ouattara outlines his country’s latest national development plan, including new infrastructure investments and economic reforms, and shares his vision for Côte d’Ivoire as one of Africa’s great business centers.
Moderator
Francine Lacqua, Editor-at-Large & Anchor, Bloomberg TV
Speaker
His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
ACT II
Opening Remarks
Her Excellency Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Markets on the Move: How Diversified Economies Can Transform Risk into Opportunity
Recent disruptions in global commodity prices, increased borrowing costs, and greater competition for global trade have challenged Africa’s economic outlook. To counterbalance these forces and integrate Africa more deeply into global trade patterns, African countries are expanding their trade and investment ties with each other – as well as with key partners around the world. In this session, African leaders and CEOs explore efforts by businesses and governments to expand the development of cross-sector industries in an effort to build the diverse, vibrant, and resilient African economies.
Moderator
Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President, African Development Bank
Speaker
• Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia
• His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of Ethiopia
• Emanuel “Manny” Chirico, Chairman & CEO, PVH
• Charles Scharf, CEO, Visa
The Bottom Line
Mugo Kibati, Chairman, M-Kopa and Chairman, Lake Turkana Wind Power
with Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media
ACT III
Opening Remarks
John G. Rice, Vice Chair, General Electric Company
Spotlight on Nigeria: Nigeria’s Economic Reforms for Growth
The world’s 22nd largest economy, Nigeria is the most powerful economic engine in Africa. As it adapts to new regional and global economic forces, the policy decisions Nigeria makes today will have profound impact on the future of the continent. In this spotlight section, President Buhari lays out reform steps that have been taken to date and plans for 2016 and beyond, including strategies for increasing investment, diversifying the economy, and connecting Nigerian businesses with new market opportunities in the U.S. and around the world.
Speaker
• His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Bottom Line
Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa and Heirs Holding
with Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media
ACT IV
Introductory Remarks
The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th Mayor of New York City
Spotlight on the United States
Speaker
The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
INTERACTIVE LUNCH
1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
AFTERNOON PLENARY
ACT V
High Tech Growth: How Innovation and Technology are Driving African Economic Growth
Africa’s entrepreneurs are turning profound ideas into growing businesses by applying new technology to traditional services and driving economic growth with innovative concepts and products. From financial services and mobile-payments to the use of drones to deliver much-needed resources across the continent, advanced technology and digital skills now play a vital role in the future of Africa’s growth. How can Africa’s established companies work with startups and new technology platforms to build its next generation of tech entrepreneurs. In this session, Secretary Penny Pritzker moderates a conversation on the role of innovation as a platform for entrepreneurship and growth.
Moderator
The Honorable Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce of the United States
Speakers
• Jeremy Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO, Andela
• Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO, Dow Chemical
• Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman, Econet Wireless
ACT VI
Opening Remarks
The Honorable Jacob J. Lew, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States
The Architecture of Progress: Infrastructure Development and Sustainable Growth
The growth trajectory of many large cities in Africa today presents both tremendous challenges and remarkable opportunities. As incubators of new business innovations and social progress, African nations are now faced with new questions around fulfilling energy supply, connectivity, and transport. In this session, CEOs at the forefront of Africa’s rising infrastructure industries examine the demographic trends, the investments necessary to build for the long-term, and the partnerships necessary to compete on a global scale.
Moderator
David Westin, Co-Anchor, Bloomberg <GO>
Speakers
• Aliko Dangote, President & CEO, Dangote Group
• Jasandra Nyker, CEO, BioTherm Energy
• Brian Herlihy, Founder & CEO, Black Rhino
• John Coumantaros, Chairman, Flour Mills of Nigeria
The Bottom Line
Sara Menker, Founder & CEO, Gro Intelligence
with Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media
ACT VII
Spotlight on Tunisia
Tunisia has gone through massive transition over the last four years and continues to inspire the world with its democratic aspirations. In this spotlight session, President Essebsi shares how the rebuilding process has presented a unique economic opportunity and why global companies will find it a place to expand and grow.
His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia
in conversation with The Honorable John F. Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States
ACT VIII
Opening Remarks
Fred Swaniker, Founder & Executive Chairman, African Leadership Academy and African Leadership University
Job Shifts : Shaping the Twenty-First Century African Workforce
With 60 percent of Africa’s population between the ages of 15-25 – a number expected to double by 2045 –youth unemployment is one of the most significant challenges facing the continent. By 2030 more than a quarter of the world’s workforce will live in Africa. New technologies are rapidly accelerating education, literacy, and skills training to help Africa’s workforce meet growing global demands, but achieving this success will not be possible without focused strategies on the part of business, government, and civil society. In this session, visionary public and private leaders highlight successful programs that are helping to address Africa’s workforce challenges.
Speakers
• His Excellency Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa
• His Excellency Jacob Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana
• Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President & CEO, IBM Corporation
• Douglas R. Oberhelman, Chairman & CEO, Caterpillar
The Bottom Line
Zain Verjee, Co-Founder & CEO, aKoma Media
CLOSING REMARKS
The Honorable Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce of the United States
and The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th Mayor of New York City.
Source : Actu24.sn
