The Role of the Private Sector in International Development- A Breakfast Discussion

Oxfam America, The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller released an in-depth study about the economic and social impact of The Coca-Cola Company and SA BMiller value chain on communities in El Salvador and Zambia. Exploring the Links between International Business and Poverty Reduction is available on www.oxfamamerica.org as well as the websites of The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller. The breakfast, hosted by Business Action for Africa and Business Call to Action, will include a discussion between the three partners on the collaboration and report findings, as well as a chance for listeners to ask questions. Find out more here.

Date: May 6, 2011

Time: 7:30 am - 8:45 am

Venue: The Westin Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

Attendance is by invitation only.

The New Africa: Emerging Opportunities for Business and Africa

Join sponsors SABMiller, Business Call to Action and Business Action for Africa event The New Africa: Emerging Opportunities for Business and Africa taking place alongside WEF Africa 2011. There is an increasing shift towards an alternative perspective on Africa that portrays it as a continent on the rise economically, politically and socially. The '“New Africa'” is one of new opportunities for business. At the same time, business is creating new opportunities to accelerate broad-based growth across the continent.

Join us to share insights about the new opportunities for business and Africa. The event will mark and discuss the launch of a new report by Business Action for Africa and Ernst & Young on '“The New Africa'”. Find out more here.

Date: May 5, 2011

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Venue: Ernst & Young House, 35 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Financing Business Innovation for Africa's Development: Challenges and Solutions

The Business Call to Action in partnership with the International Business Leaders Forum and the United Nations Office of Partnerships present Financing Business Innovation for Africa's Development: Challenges and Solutions, which will take place during the World Economic Forum Africa. There is growing momentum behind inclusive business models, which expand access to goods, services and jobs amongst low income communities through company value chains. One of the major barriers to inclusive business development is lack of finance.

Join us to share insights about the challenges and solutions of financing business investments that support Africa's development. The event will be followed by an introductory meeting for participants interested in joining an Africa-focused working group around financing pro-poor business from 11:10 am to 12 pm. Find out more here.

Date: May 5, 2011

Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Venue: Ernst & Young House, 35 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Investors' Summit on Social Investing and Social Enterprise in Africa

The Business Call to Action in partnership with Africa Investor and the United Nations Office of Partnerships present the Investor Roundtable on Social Enterprise in Africa, which will take place on the eve of the World Economic Forum Africa. At this one-day dynamic Summit, participants will hear from corporates on their inclusive business models, foundations supporting social enterprise in Africa and social entrepreneurs. There will also be facilitated partnership broking and networking with one-on-one meetings on the fringe.

The Summit represents a unique knowledge platform for the private sector, impact investors and foundations from around the globe that support inclusive economic development in Africa. View agenda here.

Date: May 3, 2011

Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Venue: Cape Town, South Africa