PUBLIC DEBATE WITH KEY MEMBERS OF THE AFRICA COMMISSION

What should be the future priorities for international development cooperation with Africa?

How can Africa – supported by its development partners – stimulate sustainable growth and job creation?

What will be the effects of the global financial crisis on Africa – and what should be done?

The Africa Commission was established last year with the aim to identify new ways to improve international development cooperation with Africa. After one year of intense consultations, the 18 members will soon meet in Copenhagen and present their final report.

The following day, on 7 May, students, university staff and the public are invited to discuss the recommendations directly with key members of the Africa Commission.

Programme

• Presentation of the results of the Africa Commission by Ms. Ulla Tørnæs, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation
• Statement by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director of the World Bank
• Statement by Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General
• Statement by Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President for the African Development Bank
• Statement by Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Welcome note will be delivered by Dr. Lykke Friis, Pro-rector at the University of Copenhagen. The presentations will be followed by a 45 minute debate moderated by Dr. Stig Jensen, Director of Centre of African Studies at the University of Copenhagen.

Time and place

May 7 2009, 09.30 A.M - 11.00 A.M.
University of Copenhagen, Alexandersalen, Bispetorv Annekset, Bispetorv 1-3, 1167 Copenhagen K.
Registration

Register now at www.event.ku.dk/africa. Limited seats available!

More information

The Secretariat of the Africa Commission: Mr. Esben Q. Harboe, +45 25 28 37 62.

The University of Copenhagen: Mr. Jacob Sølling, +45 35322630.