The 7th Annual Africa Open for Business Summit will be held

The African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) and the Permanent Mission of Senegal to the United Nations will host the Africa Open for Business Summit on 27 September 2024 during the high-level debate at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, UNFPA, UNHABITAT, UNDP/Africa, UNEP, UNWOMEN, WHO AFRO, UNESCO, ILO, IMPAXIS Capital, the World Madam Foundation, the National Council of Negro Women, the National Alliance for Black Business, the National Business League, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the World Conference of Mayors and the Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance.

There lies a vibrant tapestry of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact waiting to be unveiled. The Africa Open for Business Summit stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity, where leaders from governments, the private sector, and civil society converge to celebrate the burgeoning landscape of African business, innovation, and entrepreneurship dedicated to fostering social good.

The Africa International 

Development Summit

The Africa International Development Summit, which began in 2010, has been held six times to date. It has become another important milestone in promoting economic integration in Africa following the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area in March 2018. Today, the Africa International Development Summit is regarded as one of the most active platforms for economic and political exchange on the African continent and has even been referred to as "Africa's Davos Forum" by local African media. As a pioneer of economic integration in Africa, the sixth Africa International Development Summit was held in Casablanca, Morocco. This summit was organized by Morocco's largest bank, Attijariwafa Bank, in collaboration with its subsidiary, the Africa Development Club. 

From September 4 to 6, 2024, the China-Africa Cooperation Forum Summit was grandly held in Beijing under the theme "Working Together for Modernization and Building a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future." More than 3,000 Chinese and international journalists participated in covering the event, setting a new record for the forum.

 The Africa Open for 

Business Summit 

The Africa Open for Business Summit stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity, where leaders from governments, the private sector, and civil society converge to celebrate the burgeoning landscape of African business, innovation, and entrepreneurship dedicated to fostering social good.

Amidst the rich diversity of African nations, a powerful undercurrent of innovation is reshaping the narrative, offering a fertile ground for new initiatives and ideas to flourish. Social entrepreneurs, investors, and the business community are spearheading a wave of change, focusing their efforts on addressing pressing social challenges and driving sustainable development across the region. Furthermore, the African Diaspora plays a pivotal role in catalyzing new investments and ideas, infusing fresh perspectives and resources into the African business ecosyst.

The African Renaissance and

Diaspora Network (ARDN)

The African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) is an international non-governmental organization headquartered in New York. The network is committed to accelerating the African renaissance by advocating for and supporting United Nations initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To achieve this mission, ARDN actively mobilizes governments, educators, artists, intellectuals, the private sector, civil society, and youth, using the power of art, sports, and culture as tools to create a better world. The network also serves as the secretariat for the Global Alliance of Mayors and Leaders of Africa and of African Descent. ARDN is chaired by Constance B. Newman, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Africa Center and a former Assistant Administrator at the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as a former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Dr. Djibril Diallo serves as the president of ARDN. Dr. Diallo has over 30 years of executive leadership and management experience at the United Nations, specializing in emergency management, sustainable human development, advocacy, strategic communications, and external relations. He has also led initiatives such as "Sports for Peace and Development" and youth leadership development programs. Dr. Diallo is fluent in 12 languages, including French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and seven African languages. He holds a PhD in linguistics from the University of London, with a focus on communication and education.

In its operations, ARDN works to advance its goals and the UN Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals through organizing and guiding international communication initiatives, global summits, and strategic campaigns within the United Nations system. This includes resource mobilization, media outreach, and communication processes.

Red Card

Origin of ARDN Red Card Campaign: The ARDN Red Card Campaign envisions any form of gender-based discrimination and violence as serious infractions of the rules of society, deserving a red card. Launched at the 8th Women’s World Cup in Paris, French Republic, by ARDN, it aims to

educate the public to learn and support the 5th Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations—Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The campaign’s goal is to gather a minimum of 1,000,000 supporters of the Red Card Campaign and present them to policymakers, civil society leaders, and elected officials to demonstrate the critical need to address the safety and equality of women and girls across the globe. 

Specificity of the event

The event, co-hosted by the Alliance for African Reconstruction and the Permanent Mission of Senegal to the United Nations and co-organized by the World Madam Foundation, will take place on 27 September 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New York time, in the Trusteeship Council Chamber at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event was held during the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly. More than 190 media outlets around the world, including UN TV, will broadcast the event live. Anni Huang, founder of the World Madam Foundation, will deliver the keynote speech "EmpowerHER" at the summit.

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The WM Foundation and the AU will 

jointly host a welcome banquet

On 26 September 2024, the World Madam Foundation  will host a welcome banquet with the theme "Accelerating High-level Commitments to End Violence and Discrimination against Women and Girls" in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) to accelerate efforts to eliminate violence and discrimination against women and girls through sport and culture. The event will also promote infrastructure, education and health care by promoting strategic dialogue on investment opportunities in Africa.

During this period, the African Sub-Forum of the EmpowerHER Forum and the World Madam| World Miss| World Junior Africa Award Ceremony will also be held.

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