| 08:50 | Introductory remarks from the chair |
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| 09:00 | Keynote welcoming address |
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| 09:20 | Plenary Panel: “South – South” cooperation – beyond solidarity Brazil has been an outspoken champion of cooperation between developing regions over the past decade. During his time in office, President Lula visited more than 20 African countries on close to a dozen official visits, advocating solidarity between the two regions. - How can this political engagement be harnessed to address Africa’s pressing development challenges?
- How is South - South cooperation reshaping the international development agenda?
- What is the role of trade and commerce in shaping South - South cooperation?
- What models can countries adopt to move beyond political solidarity towards tangible economic and social impact?
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| 10:10 | Panel: Mapping Brazil’s Africa strategy “South – South” cooperation has featured heavily in discourse and practice in Brazil’s burgeoning relationship with Africa. It does, however, represent only part of the fast growing partnership between the regions. What other factors are essential in understanding Brazil’s engagement with the continent? - What exactly does Brazil’s Africa strategy entail, and what are its primary drivers?
- To what extent does this differ from Africa’s traditional trading partners, as well as emerging economies such as China?
- Does it strengthen Brazil’s position as a partner for African countries?
Panellists: Marco Farani, Director, Brazilian Agency for Cooperation
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| 11:30 | Panel: Development impact through shared experience Brazil has experienced significant success in addressing many of its pressing socioeconomic challenges. What can the experience of Brazil offer to African countries confronting many of the same challenges? - With food prices at all time highs, the need to kickstart Africa’s agricultural sector is more pressing than ever. How can Brazil Partner with its African counterparts to harness its potential?
- Can technical cooperation help to strengthen public institutions on the continent?
- From education and governance to healthcare and infrastructure, what new models are needed to drive structural transformation in Africa?
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| 12:30 | Case Study: “South – South” cooperation in practice |
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| 14:00 | Keynote interview: This part of the programme will take the form of a live interview and Q&A; session with an influential decision-making figure from the field of policy/business focused on Brazil – Africa relations. Theme for the interview: The first decade of the 21st century has already reshaped international affairs. With emerging markets taking centre stage there is unprecedented opportunity for countries such as Brazil to become truly global economic and political players. How does Brazil’s relationship with Africa fit into this global picture, and how can the continent redefine its own role in international affairs through its partnerships with the world’s large emerging markets? |
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| 14:30 | Panel – Financing Growth While Africa’s economic performance over the past decade has done much to reshape its development landscape, the continent continues to be short of capital in key sectors that underpin its long term growth potential. In infrastructure needs alone, the estimated shortfall in available capital is close to $50bn annually. - What strategies and innovative models can Africa use to meets its financing requirements for infrastructure?
- How must the region’s infrastructure financing needs be prioritised?
- Fixing the region’s chronically underdeveloped power sector is arguably the most pressing infrastructure challenge. How can it’s potential be unlocked?
- How important is Infrastructure development in Brazil’s engagement with Africa?
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| 16:00 | Panel – Investing in Agriculture Brazil’s success in agriculture has been both a major driver of economic growth and a source of social development and wealth creation. How can Brazil’s success be replicated in Africa? - What factors have driven Brazil’s success in turning itself into an agricultural powerhouse?
- How can the lessons learned in Brazil help to unlock Africa’s vast agricultural potential?
- What technologies are going to be the game changers for African agriculture?
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| 16:50 | Panel – Leveraging Africa’s natural resources for development Africa’s hydrocarbon and mineral reserves have inevitably attracted the interests of global players. Already a major producer of natural resources, Africa is experiencing a surge in new oil and mineral discoveries that look set to be a defining element of its economy in the 21st century. - Effective management of the revenue generated by these growing exports is essential to leverage it for social and economic development. What mechanisms are needed to avoid the mistakes of the past?
- How important will commodities be to the African economy in the coming decades?
- Can the emergence of Brazil’s now internationally competitive companies in the hydrocarbon and minerals sector support development in Africa in a fast evolving regulatory environment?
Dr. Elena Clarici, Chairman, Association of Mining Analysts and Portfolio Manager, Scipion Mining and Resources Fund
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| 17:40 | Closing remarks from the Chair |
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