Cape Town Events, May 2011


FINANCING BUSINESS INNOVATION FOR AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT Challenges and Solutions	THE NEW AFRICA Emerging Opportunities for Business and Africa	THE ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The New Report from Oxfam America, The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller

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When: 5 May, 8.00 - 11.00am Followed by an introductory meeting for participants interested in joining an Africa- focused working group around financing pro-poor business (11:10 – 12:00).	When: 5 May, 12.30 to 1.30pm Followed by a Working Session for those interested in discussing next steps (1.30 to 2.30 pm).	When: 6 May, 7.30 to 8.45am

Where: Ernst & Young House, 35 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa	Where: Ernst & Young House, 35 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa	Where: The Westin Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa



Why: There is growing momentum behind inclusive business models, which expand access to goods, services and jobs amongst low income communities through company value chains. One of the major barriers to inclusive business development is lack of finance. Join us to share insights about the challenges and solutions of financing business investments that support Africa’s development.	Why: There is an increasing shift towards an alternative perspective on Africa that portrays it as a continent on the rise – economically, politically and socially. The “New Africa” is one of new opportunities for business. At the same time, business is creating new opportunities to accelerate broad-based growth across the continent. Join us to share insights about the new opportunities for business and Africa. The event will mark and discuss the launch of a new report by Business Action for Africa and Ernst & Young on “The New Africa”.	Why: Oxfam America, The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller have just released an in-depth study about the economic and social impact of The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller value chain on communities in el salvador and Zambia. Join senior speakers from the three partners to discuss the Report's findings.

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