International Forum On African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) – New York 2023

International Forum On African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) – New York 2023

by | Jul 31, 2023 | Past Events

9th International Forum On African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) – New York 2023

21 September,  2023 | New York Hilton Midtown, New York City, United States

 

 

 

 

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International Forum On African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) – New York 2023

THEME: Caribbean Cooperation and Today’s Global Geo-Politics

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. 

Event Information
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.
Key Highlights of the Conference
  • 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 States 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

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    New York, United States

     

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    Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2023

    Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2023

    by | May 12, 2023 | Past Events

    Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2023

    September,  2023 | New York, United States

     

     

     

     

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    Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2023

    On the Side-lines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, New York, September 2023

    THEME: Advancing Resilience & Transformational Women Leadership for Sustainable High performance & Global Impact

    Despite slow and uneven progress towards gender parity, data shows that women are still largely underrepresented at all levels of decision-making in public offices, business, and politics globally. For instance, among traditional brick-and-mortar companies, female CEOs represent just under 5% of the Fortune 500 list and only 6.3% for the current S&P 500 list. 
    Likewise, as of January 2021, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women “Women in politics: 2021” map, showed that despite the growth in the number of women at the highest levels of political power such as women Heads of State or Government, the number of countries with no women in government has increased, advancement of women holding ministerial portfolios has slowed and only 25.5% of national-level parliamentarians are women. Thus, gender parity in leadership remains an unachieved and thus a long-term goal.
    Event Information
    This edition of the Global Power Women Conference, which is organized by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development in collaboration with the Amazons Watch Magazine and the African Leadership Magazine UK, aims to convene top global women leaders and gender diversity champions and stakeholders to lead the discussions on how to address this dearth of women in decision-making positions across the globe by adopting a multi-pronged approach of advancing resilient and transformational women leaders for sustainable leadership and high performance.  
    The relevance of this edition of the GPWC is hinged on the fact that no society nor institution can be said to be truly democratic or strong if women who constitute half of its population are not included as part of the top decision-makers across all levels. 
     Consequently, it is anticipated that insights generated from the GPWC can be utilized to shift the frontiers of knowledge on the Impact of resilience and transformational leadership in building exceptional women leaders – who will contribute significantly to the long desired global sustainable development, peace and prosperity across the world.
    Key Highlights of the Conference
    Panel Session 1: Being the female pioneer in a male-monopolized terrain: Lessons in Resilience and Strategy
    Panel Session 2: Timeless Lessons from Global Companies at the leading edge of Gender Diversity

    Presentation 1– Confidence: The Secret Sauce to Propel Women into Leadership Positions
    Special Highlights 
    • Launch of the Global Power Women Year Book– a compendium/compilation of success stories, achievements, innovations, and Impact generated by the World’s top Power Women who are generating and powering Impact across the globe.
    • Launch of the World We Want for Women (4Ws)
    Who Should Attend GWPC  New York 2023?
    • Female Heads of Government, 
    • Deputy Female Heads of Government, 
    • Female Business Leaders/CEOs,
    • Senior Female Government Office holders,
    • Female Entrepreneurs,
    • Top First Ladies of Nations,
    • Global Companies at the leading edge of Gender Diversity
    • Academics/ Researchers with interests in Gender Studies

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    New York, United States

     

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    The Africa Summit – London 2023

    The Africa Summit – London 2023

    by | May 11, 2023 | Past Events

    The 8th Africa Summit- London 2023

    July 10,  2023 | House of Lord | London, United Kingdom

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    The 8th Africa Summit – London 2023

    THEME: Realigning Africa’s Trade & Investment Partnerships

    Event Brief
    As the wave of rivalries and strategic shifts between major economies and their allies have become intense, Africa now have a better opportunity to rack up a more beneficial diplomatic and economic cooperation and partnerships. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the power struggle between the US, Europe, China and Russia particularly and increasingly, and at intensifying pace, involves the expansion of influence in economic and diplomatic ties with Africa. Experts and pundits have therefore opined that a realignment of Africa’s trade and investment partnership strategies is necessary to raise the geostrategic profile of the continent to advance the region’s broad-based economic interest, globally.

    Organised by the African Leadership Magazine, the 8th Edition of The Africa Summit – London 2023 would feature a series of conversations on the future of African trade, as well as showcase Africa’s business and investment opportunities to the rest of the world. The summit will bring together Policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society leaders, thought leaders and all stakeholders in Europe, the US, and Africa to discuss issues that would prepare the private sector leaders for a more integrated and competitive African trade environment.
    Highlights of the summit
    • Roundtable on African Political Leadership
    • Fireside chats with African CEOs
    • Private & Public Sector Leaders Roundtable
    • The 8th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2023
    • African Good Governance Awards 2023
    • African Leadership Council (ALC) induction ceremony
    • Invest in Africa Forum- Breakout Sessions

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    London, United Kingdom

     

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    Forum On Free Trade Zones Administration

    Forum On Free Trade Zones Administration

    by | Apr 13, 2023 | Past Events

    Forum On Free Trade Zones Administration

    August 7 -12, 2023 | The Intercontinental Resort Balaclava Fort, Mauritius

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    Forum On Free Trade Zones Administration

    THEME: The Future of Free Trade Zones Administration and Operation.

    Rationale
    For economies seeking to foster their trade volumes, the strategic management of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) can significantly impact the economy’s overall trade performance and boost economic development. Acting as a one-stop service for timely and accurate collection of FTZ operation and security information, FTZ Management improves competitiveness by enhancing operational efficiency. Stakeholders stay abreast of market demands and competition with precise communication and improved transit operation data submission.
    The Forum on Free Trade Zones Administration – Mauritius 2023 has a critical component that involves each participant’s reflection on personal and professional experiences and sharing these examples in class sessions. As such, the participants will have a better understanding of the approach to meeting the regulatory obligations of the day-to-day administration responsibilities, either being performed by internal or outsourced personnel—or a combination of both. The training content will teach participants industry best practices, share benchmarking knowledge and help create a first-class FTZ operation.
    Why Should You Attend?
    Today’s business environment is not easy and every day it is getting harder to find new customers while losing customers to competitors all around the world. Global thinking and looking for markets abroad need some qualifications to understand the trends and new competition. Free trade zones were developed especially in the second half of the 20th century and now have a very important role in international trade. To understand and compete globally, any company that does not want to lose even domestic market share and sales has to learn the effects of free trade zones
      Who Should Attend?
      As a result of this globalization, businesses have created a new concept to define the challenges and opportunities unique to the new highly globalized business environment.  It is with this in mind that only economic policies can assist enterprises in the country’s Free Trade Zones to achieve regular increases in production at lower costs that should be promoted.
      • Policymakers and Chief Executive Officers
      • Chief Operations Officers
      • Supply chain manager/ personnel
      • Trade/logistics/transportation director/manager
      • Warehouse managers/ management
      • Finance manager/cost accountant
      • Presidents of supply chain and trade
      • Vice presidents of the supply chain, trade and finance
      • Business owners
      • Marketing, business development
      • Purchasing, procurement, supply management and logistics
      • Import/export compliance personnel
      • Accounting department
      • Legal Department
        Course Objective
        The Forum on Free Trade Zone Administration will provide industry professionals with the know-how to be able to establish an efficient, compliant and cost-effective internal FTZ management program.  Key topics include:
        • A high-level overview of general import and export requirements as they relate to FTZ operations
        • Inventory Control & Recordkeeping System (“ICRS”)
        • Handling Merchandise in the FTZ & Additional Processes / Exceptions 
        • FTZ Receipts / Admission  
        • Zone-to-zone transfer bonded movements,  records & regulatory requirements
        • Periodic Reporting   
        • FTZ Internal Auditing, CBP Compliance Reviews & Compliant Recordkeeping
        • FTZ Considerations for 3PL Operators
        • In-Bond Regulations & Operational Considerations  
        • ICRS regulatory overview & requirements Hands-on Preparation for CBP FTZ Compliance Review / Spot Check

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          The Intercontinental Resort Balaclava Fort, Mauritius

           

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          Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum, London 2023

          Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum, London 2023

          by | Mar 16, 2023 | Past Events

          Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum – London 2023

          July 24 – 31,  2023 | London, United Kingdom

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          Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum 2023

          THEME: The Future of Public Sector Accounting & Financial Reporting

          Rationale
          Following the success of the inaugural edition, which was held at the Shangri La Hotel, Dubai – United Arab Emirates, from June 19 – 25, 2022, the African Leadership Organisation is thrilled to put together the second edition of the on Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum  as another exceptional opportunity for exchange of ideas, discussions of critical issues, building connections and gaining insights from the unique experiences and expertise of financial and accounting professionals in the public sector.
          The Public Sector Accounting Standards & Budgeting Forum is designed to be an invaluable refresher course for finance professionals in the public sector, and useful practical coursework for non-financial managers. This training course would provide up-to-date and detailed knowledge of public sector accounting with special emphasis on IPSAS, as well as practical skills in the preparation and interpretation of public sector financial statements and budgets. The curriculum of the programme would incorporate a vital update on the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) standards and recent developments on the reasons and approaches to New Public Financial Management.
          The course will be led by expert trainers and facilitators, with a wealth of extensive professional experience who will bring fresh perspectives to the subject matter which will be delivered dynamically and innovatively. This training course will be structured as a highly participative workshop; classroom sessions with formal presentations by a highly competent trainer; case studies, interactive worked examples, and relevant case studies will be provided to illustrate and apply each of the topics covered.
          Who Should Attend?
          This course would be relevant to all persons involved in the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of corporate financial statements from both the private and public sectors where compliance with the IASB and IFRS framework is required. The course will greatly benefit: 
          • Policymakers & Chief Executives/Board Members of Government entities.
          • All accounting professionals working in the public sector & are involved in the preparation of financial statements.
          • Senior Budget Holders & Public Sector Budget Accountants.
          • IPSAS implementation and maintenance teams.
          • Finance & Planning Managers.
          • External auditors.
          • Consultants dealing with financial reporting.
          • Public Sector Purchasing and Procurement Managers.

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            Location

            London, United Kingdom

             

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