International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership
The International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) is a flagship event of the African Leadership Magazine, held annually on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), to bring leaders together in setting policy direction and as a peer-review mechanism. It is a global platform for leaders to network, share literature and engage with other world leaders and policymakers, international investor groupings, African business leaders, policy titans and opinion leaders during the event in New York.
Over the past 8 years, the event has become a platform that connects world leaders, especially from Africa and the Caribbean nations, policymakers and private sector leaders, with a focus on the challenges and progress of the African people, strengthening trans-regional cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean nations and building strategic partnerships, bilateral cooperation, as well as increase engagements in trade and investments, innovation and technology transfer, culture and tourism, and other sectors.
The 2022 edition of the International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) brought together over 250 business, political, and social justice leaders, including H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana; H.E. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; H.E. Dr Terrance M. Dew, Prime Minister, St. Kitts And Nevis; and HE Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of St. Lucia.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
8.30am – 9.00am Arrivals, Welcoming Tea & Networking Session
9.00am – 9.05am Session Introductions by the Master of Ceremony & Programme Commencement- Nwandi N. Lawson, Managing Partner, The Virtues Collective LLC
9.05am – 9.45am OPENING PLENARY
• Opening Remarks by Dr. Ken Giami, Chairman, African Leadership Organisation
• Keynote Address
1. H.E. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana
2. H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe
9.45am – 10.30am
PANEL SESSION ON AFRICA – CARIBBEAN COOPERATION AND TODAY’S GLOBAL GEO-POLITICS
Moderator – Aaron Manaigo, Managing Partner, Global Political Solutions, USA
Panellists
1. H.E. Abraao Vicente, Minister, Culture and Creative Industries, Cabo Verde
2. Christine Mwakatobe, Managing Director, Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company, Tanzania
3. Benedito Paulo Manuel, Director General, Sociedade Mineira De Catoca Lda, Angola
4. Edson R. Dos Santos, CEO, Etu Energias Angola (TBC)
5. Mary Mumba, CEO, Zambia Credit Guarantee Scheme Limited (TBC)
10.30am – 10.45pm Networking Break
10.45pm – 11.30am Special Presentations Session
11.30am – 12.30pm Awards Presentation Ceremony
• Remarks by Dr. Ken Giami, Chairman, African Leadership Organisation UK
• Presentation of Awards & Induction into the African Leadership Council (ALC)
• Brief Remarks & Acceptance Speeches by Honourees
• Unveiling the African Leadership Magazine – IFAL 2023 Edition
• Group Photographs
• Closing Remarks
Key Highlights
• High-Level Plenary
• Keynote Presentations
• Panel Discussions
• Countries Trade & Opportunities Showcase
• Networking Sessions
• Unveiling of the Special Event Edition of the African Leadership magazine
• International Press Room & Global Coverage
• Presentations of the Caribbean and African Leadership Awards.
Key Expected Participants
• Heads of State and Governments
• Heads of relevant Regional and Trans-regional bodies
• Senior Government Officials and policy leaders
• Heads of Multi-lateral agencies, Missions and Civil society
• Major Industry Titans, Leaders, and Key Stakeholders
• Think tanks, Industry Experts and International Development Institutions
• Academics, Researchers, and Research Scholars.