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Harnessing Urbanization for Growth and Shared Prosperity in Africa

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Africa has grown more rapidly than any other region in the world with an additional 450 million people expected to move to Africa’s cities between 2010 and 2040. With the potential to grow, attract investments, be innovative and create more jobs, how can cities turn this rapid urbanization into a win win?

Join a panel of global experts, including world renowned Economist Paul Collier and representatives from some of Africa’s busiest cities, as they discuss how to build infrastructure, boost employment and improve the quality of life, housing, education and health services for the growing numbers of Africa’s city dwellers.

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Makhtar Diop

Managing Director, IFC

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Jean Pierre Mbassi

Secretary General of the United Cities and Local Governments Association
Mukhisa Kituyi

Secretary General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Paul Collier

Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Oxford University
Marianne Fay

Country Director, Andean Region (Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru), World Bank
Ede Jorge Ijjasz-Vasquez

Senior Director, Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience, World Bank Group