The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com
A BRIGHT FUTURE AWAITS AFRICA
UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA
FOR THE RECORD
A BRIGHT FUTURE AWAITS AFRICA
Never before has so much been done by so many to ensure a brighter future for Africa's development.
The proactive stance of South African President Mbeki towards eradicating corruption, the tabling of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Report for Ghana and Rwanda, the pending G-8 Summit, the continued efforts of the Foundation for the Development of Africa, the NEPAD vision, the appointment of Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka as Deputy President in South Africa - a sure plus for women!
The list continues...
My friend and champion Professor Carl NOFFKE from the USA-SA Business Spotlight "EXCLUSIVE" writes:
"Never before in Africa's history has a more timely convergence of positive events and policy decisions contributed to recent landmarks aimed at changing the continent's political, social and economic landscape for ever."
"The United States and the European Union (EU) issued a promising joint declaration on June 20. The declaration reiterated their commitment to accelerate efforts "in support of democratic African nations". Both the US and the EU "acknowledged African ownership of present and future development on the African continent".
I have published Carl's article on our website - see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_development/other_africa_issues/africa_general/positive_decisions_shaping_africa.htm
UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA
Our website features the most comprehensive list of UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA.
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_upcoming_events/index.htm
Herewith a few events:
ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
21-22 July, Midrand, South Africa (UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership) A UNISA Centre for Corporate Citizenship EVENT 1st Southern African Corporate Citizenship Symposium - Priorities for Research and Teaching on Business and Sustainable Development - Topics will include, but are not limited to the following:
· What is the role of the southern African context in defining corporate citizenship priorities and implementation strategies?
· Can corporate citizenship contribute to the competitiveness of companies, sectors, or countries in southern Africa, and if so, how?
· What is the role of the state and civil society in defining, motivating, and implementing corporate citizenship?
· Does corporate citizenship contribute to sustainable development or is it primarily a palliative that masks the true social and environmental costs of business?
· Are there unintended consequences of the corporate citizenship movement - such as negative impacts on SMMEs?
· What is the current state of research and teaching on corporate citizenship related issues in southern Africa?
. What are the priorities and how can they be achieved?
Contact Ralph HAMANN (Dr)
Email: hamann@iafrica.com
Website: www.unisa.ac.za/ccc
ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
01-02 August, Johannesburg, South Africa (Caesar Arena) A New Visions Africa EVENT - The Social Investment Expo 2005
Exposure for Projects/Organizations - Networking Opportunities - Meet the Donors both local and International - Corporate Social Investment practitioners will be encouraged to network and collaborate on existing and future strategies and projects in order to pool the resources in a manner that will facilitate maximum impact. Such resources are not limited to funding. Perhaps even more critical is the buy-in and commitment of individual members of organizations to make a difference; to be prepared and be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
Contact Izane MYNHARDT or Lindie VAN DEN HEEVER - +27 12 665-5419
Email: izane@newvisionsafrica.com OR lindie@newvisionsafrica.com
Visit Website: www.newvisionsafrica.com
ENDORSED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
15-17 August, Sandton, South Africa (Sandton Hilton) AN AMC International EVENT - African Infrastructure Renewal and Financing Congress 2005
Contact Aneta OGOREK on +27 11 325-0630
Email: aneta.ogorek@amc-intsa.com
Website: www.amc-intsa.com
PLEASE NOTE: This is a PETER METCALFE chaired event!
See: http://www.metcalfe4africa.com
Should you wish to add your event - Please send us your event detail to:
events@isupportafrica.com
FOR THE RECORD
There is no doubt that my email on the "ELITE CLUBS" has caused somewhat of a 'stir' - Please note:
The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA has offered the expertise and know-how of the FDA and the I SUPPORT AFRICA campaign to the NEPAD Business Group (Continental), the NEPAD Business Group (South Africa), the ABR (African Business Roundtable) and the NEPAD BUSINESS FOUNDATION, in an effort to expedite this NEPAD/BUSINESS liaison initiative.
Our constructive criticism of these "processes" need not be seen as a constraint in Africa's development - we are pleading for a "process" that will allow inclusive participation of ALL our people.
See:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/fda_newsletter/files/2005/14_june_2005.htm
Take care
