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Europe Africa YL Forum
In light of today’s geopolitical power shifts and social and economic challenges, Africa and Europa are faced with redefining their relationship and their global role. It is, therefore, all the more important to build new partnerships together with the young elites of both regions. Thus the BMW Foundation in 2011 will launch a Europe Africa Young Leaders Forum to create networks between leaders from across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, encourage them to become responsible leaders and engage for the common good, and promote the mutual understanding of each other’s cultures and mentalities.
1st Europe Africa Young Leaders Forum
March 31-April 3 2011, Capetown
New Ways forward. Innovative Technologies, Financial Models and Partnerships for Social Cohesion.
This year, the BMW Foundation for the first time organized a Young Leaders Forum in Africa. Using the example of South Africa, the participants discussed and addressed challenges such as the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the debate about empowerment, new ways to fight poverty, and possibilities for economic and social participation. ... more
