Key Highlights of the Conference

• Keynote Presentations 

• Roundtable Panel Sessions

• Investments & Partnerships Sessions

• High-level Networking Sessions

• Unveiling of the Special POTY Edition of the African Leadership Magazine

• Presentation of Awards to the ALM Persons of the Year Awards winners.

THEME: Sustaining the African Renaissance: Collaboration, Innovation, and
Partnerships.

Introduction:

It is no secret that Africa is home to some of the richest nations on earth with an abundance of human and mineral resources yet bears the contradiction as one of the poorest continents on earth. Arguably, a critical missing link may be unequal global relationships and poor governance and institutional systems on the continent. However, in today’s globalized world, progress anywhere is progress everywhere – and if any system is as strong as its weakest link, the need for a global coalition of partnerships to make Africa work effectively because crucial, even as it is hugely beneficial for all parties.

The African Leadership Organization, publishers of African Leadership magazine, therefore, convenes its first-of-a-kind Global Africa Partnerships Forum – London 2023,
as a prestigious influential gathering of global African stakeholders, and meticulously created to function as a catalyst for vital partnerships, powerful alliances, and productive relationships that would impact the African corporate and political landscape. With the aim of igniting revolutionary ideas that spur economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development throughout the continent, this exclusive event aims to bring together visionary leaders, industry experts, investors, and decision-makers.

Holding with the theme “Sustaining the African Renaissance: Collaboration, Innovation, and Partnerships”, The Global Africa Partnerships Forum will drive through the aspirations of revitalizing economies, harnessing untapped potential, and shaping a future that enables jobs creation, Africa’s unique identity and its global significance.

The Forum is focused on curating an atmosphere that encourages deal-making and cooperation, utilizing participants’ many skills and resources to address important issues, seize opportunities, and define the future of African trade and industry. Imagine how thrilling it would be to have access to markets, resources, and the diverse array of civilizations that make up this dynamic continent. Imagine the pride you would feel knowing that your concepts, goods, and services helped advance societies and empower individuals

So make it a date with us on the 8 December 2023 in London.

THEME: Advancing Resilience & Transformational Women Leadership for Sustainable High performance & Global Impact

Despite slow and uneven progress towards gender parity, data shows that women are still largely underrepresented at all levels of decision-making in public offices, business, and politics globally. For instance, among traditional brick-and-mortar companies, female CEOs represent just under 5% of the Fortune 500 list and only 6.3% for the current S&P 500 list. 

Likewise, as of January 2021, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women “Women in politics: 2021” map, showed that despite the growth in the number of women at the highest levels of political power such as women Heads of State or Government, the number of countries with no women in government has increased, advancement of women holding ministerial portfolios has slowed and only 25.5% of national-level parliamentarians are women. Thus, gender parity in leadership remains an unachieved and thus a long-term goal.

THEME: The Future of Public Sector Accounting & Financial Reporting

Rationale

Following the success of the inaugural edition, which was held at the Shangri La Hotel, Dubai – United Arab Emirates, from June 19 – 25, 2022, the African Leadership Organisation is thrilled to put together the second edition of the on Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum  as another exceptional opportunity for exchange of ideas, discussions of critical issues, building connections and gaining insights from the unique experiences and expertise of financial and accounting professionals in the public sector.

The Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum is designed to be an invaluable refresher course for finance professionals in the public sector, and useful practical coursework for non-financial managers. This training course would provide up-to-date and detailed knowledge of public sector accounting with special emphasis on IPSAS, as well as practical skills in the preparation and interpretation of public sector financial statements and budgets. The curriculum of the programme would incorporate a vital update on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) standards and recent developments on the reasons and approaches to New Public Financial Management.

The course will be led by expert trainers and facilitators, with a wealth of extensive professional experience who will bring fresh perspectives to the subject matter which will be delivered dynamically and innovatively. This training course will be structured as a highly participative workshop; classroom sessions with formal presentations by a highly competent trainer; case studies, interactive worked examples, and relevant case studies will be provided to illustrate and apply each of the topics covered.

THEME: Collaborative Political Leadership For Leapfroging Africa’s Development

Rationale

Following multiple African stakeholders meetings, such as the UK – Africa Investment Summit, the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit, the New Africa-France Summit, among others, much is left to be ironed out on moving the continent forward through collaboration and network building. The Africa Union Agenda 2063 captures seven broad themes that align with the global mandate for sustainable development. However, ten years into implementing this agenda, African nations still struggle to meet targets in infrastructure building, peace and security and institutional reforms. As countries continue to rebuild economic stability post-COVID 19, it is important to propose a more proactive strategy for African nations to meet global and local targets through preparedness and a people-entered approach.

Historical representation of the African continent highlights the need for precision in action moving forward through well though collaborative action over the next decade that ensures stable institutions and progressive leadership. As African leaders continue to grapple with issues of trade, conflict, health and politics, a unified approach that highlights fostering bi/multi-lateral relations should be encouraged to promote efficient utilization of human and land resources, as well as accelerate Africa’s sustainability.

THEME: Towards Sustainable Energy Resource Mobilization in Africa

Event Brief

With the dynamic African energy industry faced with intense pressure to decarbonize and adopt renewable energy sources, the future of the oil and gas of the continent is under scrutiny. The sustainable energy future for Africa may not however be advanced by a single strategy due to Africa’s extreme diversity as the continent holds around 9% of the world’s total gas reserves, while 17 of its 55 countries are already gas producers. Moreover, nearly half of the continent’s 55 countries have proven natural gas deposits, including 17.55 trillion standard cubic meters of natural gas and 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil. According to S&P Global Platts, Africa is home to about 40% of the world’s recent gas discoveries. Despite the existing challenges to investment in the continent’s energy sector, the majority of the continent’s producers are currently fostering favourable investment environments for both domestic and foreign companies. This has resulted in the approval of several significant projects in nations like Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique and Nigeria among others, which industry analysts say will unlock the continent’s enormous energy resources.

To accelerate industrialization, experts have opined that African nations must fully utilize their energy deposits throughout the energy transition, and strengthen their governance. In light of this, the African Leadership Magazine is thrilled to put together the African Energy Leadership Forum & Awards, Houston Texas 2023 on the sidelines of the Annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). The forum aims to bring together decision-makers, leaders from the public and private sectors, business titans, members of civil society, and all other stakeholders on a platform to discuss ways to address some of the major challenges in the African energy sector, as well as explore pathways towards achieving a sustainable energy resource mobilization in Africa.