Africa and corruption:
The world recognizes that corruption distorts economic growth and development. In 2002, the African Union reported that Africa lost about USD$150 billion through corruption every year. This represented 25% of the continent’s combined GDP at the time. Nothing much has changed. The thrust of these facts is that the lost monies could have been used to finance institutional development and reduce the constraints to doing business in Africa.
In spite of the effects of corruption on the private sector, businesses in Africa are relatively silent about the menace. In the past ten years, African governments have made some efforts to fight corruption. In many cases, they have been spurred by international donors pushing for transparency and good governance as well as domestic pressure to fulfill promises of reform made on the campaign trail. Some economists argue that African governments need to fight corruption instead of relying on foreign aid. Someone once said, “Attacking corruption is the best way to attack poverty”.
With the proper will and commitment, African nations can create mechanisms to stop, or at least reduce, the incidence of corruption on the continent. In the not-so-long run, this would make Africa a more attractive place for business and investment, benefiting its people while creating a better climate for multinationals wishing to access Africa’s rich, growing markets.
About the event:
The African Leadership Magazine focuses on bringing the best of Africa to a global audience, telling the African story from an African perspective; while evolving solutions to peculiar challenges being faced by the continent today. As part of proffering solutions to challenges encountered in the continent, The African Anti-Corruption Forum is organized in partnership with Centre for Economic & Leadership Development to discuss measures to tackle this menace. It is intended to among other things showcase strides of African agencies/organizations in curbing corruption and whose policies have contributed toward reshaping thoughts and institutionalizing the fight against corruption. This is intended to build trust, enhance global rating and confidence in agency/organization.
This forum seeks among other things to provide a veritable platform for valuable knowledge sharing, partnership, networking, and engagements. It is also designed to work towards ending impunity, prevent corruption, empower victims and support activists, in an effort to bolster good governance and transparency and support sustainable development. Leaders from civil society, business and government who are championing the fight against corruption and promoting integrity are going to be recognized and rewarded for their undying efforts in building the Africa dream.
Theme: “Corrupt Free Africa-Recipe for Economic Growth & Development”.
ALM Events:
Over the years, the African Leadership Magazine platform has served as a vehicle that showcases organizations and individuals who are dedicated to achieving excellence and fostering development in Africa. The magazine has at its annual events, hosted and honoured several business leaders, heads of states and presidents, policymakers, and stakeholders in Africa’s development, past and present, who are fostering Socio-Economic development and placing Africa on a global stage.
Highlights:
- High powered Panel Discussions
- Deal signings with stakeholders, partners, governments, consultants, financiers, and donors
- The unveiling of the special edition of the prestigious African Leadership Magazine focused on War Against Corruption in Africa which shall be distributed at the venue, global distribution centres as well as offices of world leaders
- High Networking sessions
- Video clip documentary/ showcase
- ALM awards/Gala
Target Audience:
- Heads of African governments and representatives
- State Governments and Ministers/Commissioners for anti-corruption
- Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies
- Civil society, business leaders & CEOs from across key sectors of the economy
- Finance players, legal practitioners, military, para-military enforcement agencies, Corporative groups, trade organizations and organized SMEs associations
- Developers, operators & contractors
- African and multinational corporates, technology providers, & consulting and advisory firms
Benefits:
- The vote of confidence and recognition in Africa, Europe, and the U.S via our high – end events platform and publication, accessed by the top 3% of leadership in Africa and beyond.
- Veritable platform for technical knowledge exchanges, and to strategize ways to better curb corruption
- Showcasing individual country’s efforts in fighting corruption to the global audience
- Media exposure for your agency/company including profiling in the magazine
- The positioning of your country/company as an anti-corruption champion leader in the eyes of your peers, media and international investors
- Reinforcement of your agency’s/organization’s commitment to fighting against corruption
Date & Venue:
Africa Anti-Corruption Forum & Excellence Award is billed for 7 December 2018, Washington, DC., USA.
Contacts & FAQS
Inquiries: Call Samuel: +2348035960995, or Simon: +2347031640048
Email: elaikwu@africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk
For information on previous events, visit: https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/
