Official website for Global Partnership for African Development 2023

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Speakers

Dr. Khaled Sherif

Chief Economist, Abu Dhabi Department of Economics Devt.

Keynote Speaker

Prof. PLO Lumumba

Lawyer and Pan-Africanist

Keynote Speaker

Sts. Rudi Hoogvliet

State Secretary of Baden- Wuerttemberg - Federal Government

Guest of Honour

H.E. Barbara Masupha

Lesotho Ambassador to Germany

Guest Speaker

Philipp Keil

Executive Director at SEZ

Guest Speaker

Dr. Nancy Annan

Assistant Professor at Coventry University UK

Guest Speaker

H.E. Amb. Stone P. Sizani

Ambassador of South Africa to Germany

Guest Speaker

Dr. Joy Alemazung

Lord Mayor of Heubach City

Guest Speaker

Prof. Jan Kratzer

Director of Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) at Technische Universität Germany

Guest Speaker

Prof. Brando Okolo

Founding Director, Steinbeis Institute of Material Appl. & 3D Printing Solutions

Guest Speaker

David J. Bwakali

Executive Director, Environmental Africa Trust, Nairobi, Kenya

Guest Speaker

Philina Wittke

Expert for international Cooperation and Funding in SSA

Guest Speaker

Matthias Treutwein

Co-founder, Enpact e.V.

Guest Speaker

Trevor Hambayi

Senior Managing Partner at Development Finance Associates

Guest Speaker

Judith Li

Director of Programs, Westerwelle Foundation

Panelist

Dr. Akuma Saningong

Executive Director KAC-Afrika GmbH

Panelist

Kave Bulambo

Founder of TalentDiverse, Germany

Panelist

Nicolas Annan

Project Assistant & Event Management Afrika-Vercin Veranstaltungs-GmbH

Panelist

Faith Miyandazi

Communication Specialist

Moderator

Timi Olanrewaju

ED, LEAD Africa/ Convener, GPAD

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about the event

The GPAD conference on Africa's emerging global market will bring together experts and leaders to address the challenges and opportunities posed by Western states' involvement in Africa's economic development. With Western powers like Germany, China, Russia, the United States, and other influential European nations vying for Africa's potential, critical issues demand attention

Africa's vast resources, growing consumer base, and improving infrastructure have made it an attractive destination for foreign investment. However, concerns arise regarding debt sustainability, labour practices, and the impact on local industries. The multifaceted involvement of Western states, such as financing infrastructure projects and leveraging Africa's resources, raises questions about transparency, governance, and the long-term benefits for local economies.

To effectively harness the benefits of foreign investment, African nations must safeguard their sovereignty and negotiate fair terms. Transparent governance, sustainable development practices, and inclusive growth are pivotal in shaping equitable partnerships. The conference will delve into strategies to maintain agency, promote job creation, and ensure that economic benefits truly reach local communities.

Key Questions

1. How can African nations effectively navigate the engagement with Western states as they seek to tap into Africa's emerging global market, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties?

2. What strategies can African countries adopt to leverage the economic interests of Western states collectively, while safeguarding their sovereignty and national interests?

3. In what ways can Western states collectively address concerns related to debt sustainability, labour practices, and the impact on local industries in their economic engagements with African nations?