The last decade has witnessed a notable turnaround in the economic fortunes of Africa, including East Africa. East Africa’s economies have prospered but this prosperity has not been inclusive. (UNDP, 2013) This trend is not equitable and therefore, it threatens social stability and the sustainability of our economies. The 2014 Summit will be the sixth summit of its kind and has the theme “Positioning East Africa for Inclusive Prosperity in 2020 and beyond.” It is critical for business leaders to understand and position their organizations to capitalize on this trend while appreciating the need to be adopt inclusive business models.

During the Summit the following areas will be explored:-

• Business & Government; An effective partnership for Economic Development and Growth; An open letter to the Presidents of the East Africa Community countries.
• Putting Africa to Work; the most promising sectors
• Equipping our populations to seize the growth opportunities – education, talent development & technology for all
• Empowering our populations to seize growth opportunities – education, talent development and labour policy
• What can companies do to empower their employee populations?
• Aligning education to the new demands of the labour market
• What can companies do to empower their employee populations?
• Aligning education to the new demands of the labour market
• Employment policy in EAC and Labour mobility
• The EAC Fiscal Policy
• Strategies & policies to expand East Africa’s manufacturing, service and agricultural business footprint
• Managing mineral wealth for broad-based and inclusive economic development

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