A Strong African Future Needs A Strong Public Service
From a worker’s morning commute to a child’s school day, citizens across Africa utilize and rely on public works and services every day. And their quality is critical for a thriving continent. A sustainable and equitable future for Africa will require an annual USD $130-170 billion investment in its infrastructure. But what is the role of business in enabling and building these services? Dr. Amy Jadesimi, Managing Director of LADOL and B Team Africa Member, explains how business can develop and strengthen African public service for a just future.
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IAACM Europe Conference 2018
For professionals at the forefront of forming and managing contracts, increased collaboration is key but not always easy; this year’s IAACM’s 2018 Europe Conference aims to change that. In Krakow, from May 14-16, stakeholders will focus on furthering collaboration across boundaries.
RightsCon
Digital technologies have transformed the human rights landscape, bringing new and pressing issues to light. From May 16-18, business leaders, policymakers, general counsels, government representatives, technologists and human rights defenders will gather in Toronto to tackle these emerging challenges at RightsCon.
European Business Summit
The most pressing issues facing Europe need business-driven solutions. From May 23-24, more than 2,000 private sector leaders will gather in Brussels with key EU policymakers, NGOs and think tanks to help develop the necessary innovations, ideas and collaborations to face these challenges.
OECD Forum
In an increasingly divisive world, the 2018 OECD Forum explores the question of “What Brings Us Together?” From May 29-30, CEOs, civil society and union leaders as well as members of academia and media will gather in Paris to answer this question focusing on international cooperation, inclusive growth and digitalisation.