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Does Anyone Know Anything?
“Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know. And if one looks throughout the history of our country and other free countries, it is the latter category that tend to be the difficult ones.”
George Soros isnt bearish on the British pound anymore yet his former partner Jim Rogers is
Which way do you feel the British pound will go next? See how George Soros and Jim Rogers weigh in on this.

Combining business and family travel
Traveling for work is a balancing act. Get tips for taking kids on business trips. Find out how to successfully combine business and family travel.
V. B. African Demand for Infrastructure: AID VS. COMMERCE: FACTORS INFLUENCING THE GROWING TIES
Inadequate infrastructure is one of the top constraints to business in Africa, where energy and transportation are among the main bottlenecks to productivity growth and competitiveness.
What s Holding Back Africa s Growth?
This plenary session discussed the contributing factors to Africa s poor economic growth, including the conclusions of the World Economic Forum s Africa Competitiveness Report 2004, and the actions that governments and business can take to promote economic growth. The discussion included calls from business participants and the panel for action against corruption on the continent.

Youth and Entrepreneurship: Part 2
Participants in the second part of this interactive session explored some of the most dynamic political, economic and cultural forces that will either empower or suppress the region s ability to create 50 million new jobs in the next five years. The challenge is daunting, all agreed. But new opportunities open every day.

Youth and Entrepreneurship: Part 1
Participants disagreed over the notion that "entrepreneurs are born, not made." They debated "if youth is a condition of age or mindset." They disputed whether "governments role is to create an enabling environment" for business, or "just get out of the way." But they all agreed these forces must work in concert in the Arab world, and fast.

Business Solutions to Hunger in Africa
The father of Bata Shoe Foundation's Chairman Thomas J. Bata once reportedly dispatched two emissaries to quietly investigate business growth potential in Africa. Returning from the east coast one warned: "Don't bother, it's a complete waste of time here. I mean, people are going around barefoot.” The other landed on the west coast and enthused: "It's wonderful here. The opportunities are unlimited. Everyone is still barefoot!"

Partnership for Africa's Regeneration
Changing international perceptions of Africa and getting all levels of society involved in the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) were among the declared priorities at the final plenary session of the Africa Economic Summit 2003 in Durban.

Going for Growth
Growth has become Africa's new development strategy, according to panellists at the plenary session. They believe that the high growth rates being experienced by many countries can be sustained through political stability and good macroeconomic policies. However, it is also true that high oil and commodity prices had helped to push up the continent's growth rate to a 30 year high of 5.5% in 2005.

Competitive Cities as Drivers of Growth
Africa has the world's fastest rate of urbanization, Ade Animashahun, Managing Director, Investec Asset Management, South Africa, told participants at the start of the session on competitive cities. But, what are the key ingredients to ensuring that the growing cities are competitive and drivers of growth? he asked.
Africa's Secret Talent Pool
The skills and capacity problems of Africa will not be resolved until women, who comprise an estimated 50% of the potential workforce, are recognized, empowered, trained and allowed to take their place in business and government. Because of the size of the problem, panellists suggested changes to benefit women in the male dominated professional environment need to be legislated to be effective.

Rebranding Africa
The focus of this WorkSpace session changed to "Perceptions of Africa" under the direction of the facilitator, Peter Sullivan, Group Editor in Chief, Independent Newspapers, South Africa.
Making Finance Work for Africa
South Africa’s success in getting the financial sector to extend services to poorer communities could be adapted for other African countries, said Trevor Manuel, Minister of Finance of South Africa. He told participants that this is exactly what has been achieved by South Africa’s Financial Sector Charter. The charter was developed some four years ago by the financial sector, including banks and insurers, after the government urged it to transform its practices and policies
From Rhetoric to Action: The African Investment Climate Facility
The Investment Climate Facility (ICF) for Africa, an innovative public private partnership aimed at making Africa a better place in which to do business, was launched. The Commission for Africa, convened by the United Kingdom government, had proposed the initiative, which was endorsed at last year's World Economic Forum Africa Economic Summit and by the leaders of the G 8 industrialized nations at their summit in Scotland. According to ICF Co Chair and session Chair Niall FitzGerald, Chairman, Reuters, United Kingdom; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum, the facility had already received US$ 90 million in commitments. Additional unspecified pledges made by the European Union and the African Development Bank during the session were likely to push the total above US$ 100 million.
Update: NEPAD e schools Initiative
The ambitious NEPAD e schools project aims to impart ICT skills to young people throughout the continent, reaching 600,000 schools in 54 countries over the next ten years. Henry Chasia, Executive Deputy Chairperson, The NEPAD e Africa Commission, South Africa, said this is a massive undertaking. It is necessary to have partnerships, and the private sector IT companies have joined from the very beginning.
African Brands
The question of whether Africa can or should be promoted as a brand, or whether this will better be done by promoting individual products and countries, developed into a theme during this session.

Join the Africa Conversation
One month before this World Economic Forum on Africa, the Forum created an Africa Conversation blog and invited people around the world to contribute ideas and questions for a special session at the meeting in Cape Town. More than 50 comments were received via the site, e-mail, SMS, voicemail or videos uploaded to YouTube. Moderator Peter Sullivan, Group Editor-in-Chief, Independent Newspapers, South Africa, said most of the comments were from Nigeria.
Makings of a world leader
On sunday as I was cruising through the channels on my analogue TV set :) I came across an interview by Riz Khan on Al Jazeera, he was interviewing Klaus Schwab the founder and executive chairman of the world economic forum and a prolific social entrepreneur. The interview had progressed but I was able to catch some key points, when asked by Riz what makes a world leader, Mr.Schwab responded with the following answer:

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Makings of a world leader
On sunday as I was cruising through the channels on my analogue TV set :) I came across an interview by Riz Khan on Al Jazeera, he was interviewing Klaus Schwab the founder and executive chairman of the world economic forum and a prolific social entrepreneur. The interview had progressed but I was able to catch some key points, when asked by Riz what makes a world leader, Mr.Schwab responded with the following answer:
Join the Africa Conversation
One month before this World Economic Forum on Africa, the Forum created an Africa Conversation blog and invited people around the world to contribute ideas and questions for a special session at the meeting in Cape Town. More than 50 comments were received via the site, e-mail, SMS, voicemail or videos uploaded to YouTube. Moderator Peter Sullivan, Group Editor-in-Chief, Independent Newspapers, South Africa, said most of the comments were from Nigeria.
From Rhetoric to Action: The African Investment Climate Facility
The Investment Climate Facility (ICF) for Africa, an innovative public private partnership aimed at making Africa a better place in which to do business, was launched. The Commission for Africa, convened by the United Kingdom government, had proposed the initiative, which was endorsed at last year's World Economic Forum Africa Economic Summit and by the leaders of the G 8 industrialized nations at their summit in Scotland. According to ICF Co Chair and session Chair Niall FitzGerald, Chairman, Reuters, United Kingdom; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum, the facility had already received US$ 90 million in commitments. Additional unspecified pledges made by the European Union and the African Development Bank during the session were likely to push the total above US$ 100 million.
What s Holding Back Africa s Growth?
This plenary session discussed the contributing factors to Africa s poor economic growth, including the conclusions of the World Economic Forum s Africa Competitiveness Report 2004, and the actions that governments and business can take to promote economic growth. The discussion included calls from business participants and the panel for action against corruption on the continent.

Is “Big Ben” Bernanke popping the Government Bubble?
As economic leaders in the world, the only thing that we have taught the rest of the world is to over borrow and over spend! Our economic leaders need to get truly committed to a strong dollar policy

Forum Marketing: How to Effectively Get Kicked Out of ALL the Communities
Forum marketing is a great no cost method of advertising that is so often abused and misused. This article parody is designed to highlight some of the more ludicrous methods of misusing forum marketing.
Retaining Talented and High Performing Management Staff
With the economy starting to pick up, proactive HR professionals want to make sure their key talent doesn’t walk out the door. But what are the most effective ways to ensure employee retention? With all the motivational tools out there, it’s hard to know which is the "right" one to use. In this issue of Astronology we examine research results prepared by the Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement. Not familiar with the Forum? The Forum’s goal is to generate a better understanding of how organizations can and should implement award / motivational programs for success. Additional, the Forum strives to examine the extent to which these programs can achieve a broad range of organizational objectives.

4 Benefits An Affiliate Forum Offers Your Business
People who do affiliate marketing on a regular basis have experienced first hand the benefits an affiliate forum offers. There are many ways your Internet business can reap the rewards from your participation in an affiliate forum. Here are four of them.
Effective Forum Marketing Strategy
Most successful Internet marketers have mastered forum marketing as it can be one of the most effective ways to promote anything online. Here is an easy to implement forum marketing strategy that will help you achieve success.
Female Entrepreneurs Won't Have Success Without a Fight
Recap of the Women's Forum 2011 It is impossible to achieve success without a fighting spirit, creative thinking and persistence. That was the message that came across from the opening morning at the Women’s Forum Global Meeting 2011 in Deauville, France.
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