Economic Development
Planning for prosperity: Analyzing the effectiveness of local economic planning
The 2007 Brookings Blum Roundtable featured an informal evening keynote discussion on Africa’s recent period of unprecedented economic growth. Focusing on the continent’s economic success stories, African Development Bank president Donald Kaberuka and former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala offered fellow participants insight into what’s working and what reforms must be made if the continent is to continue on its pro-growth course.
Agenda
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August 2
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Moderator
PMPaul Martin Former Prime Minister of Canada -
Panelists
Donald Kaberuka Former President - African Development Bank, Board Chair - The Global Fund, Special Envoy of the African Union @donaldkaberuka
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Nonresident Distinguished Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative @NOIweala
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