Africa Speakers

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Andrew Bastawrous

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Andrew Bastawrous is an extraordinary storyteller, and eye surgeon with an OBE, a business leaders and has a passion for global health. He doesn’t just talk – he acts. As one of the influential people driving innovation in eye care, his work has attracted global media interest and is grounded in undertaken research that delivers measurable impact.

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Doug Manuel

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Doug is a versatile motivational speaker, workshop leader, and musician. Known for his profound understanding of business dynamics and an innate ability to foster collaboration, Doug’s talks and workshops are designed to invigorate and unite people across live, hybrid, and virtual events.

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Ian Goldin

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Ian Goldin, a respected professor at Oxford University and principal economist, has advised world leaders and written influential books. As a former World Bank vice president, his work shapes global discussions on technology, the economy, and global challenges, impacting both academia and policy-making.

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Jody Williams

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Jody Williams, 1997 Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Chairman of the Nobel Women’s Initiative, inspires global audiences. Host Jody Williams to speak, hire Jody Williams, or book Jody Williams for compelling insights. Jody Williams’ travels advocate meaningful change.

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Dr. Jane Goodall DBE

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Dr Jane Goodall was a renowned ethologist and UN Messenger of Peace who revolutionised our understanding of chimpanzees and the natural world. Her pioneering research and lifelong commitment to global advocacy made her a role model. Recognised as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE), she inspired and empowered generations of future conservation leaders.

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Dan Buettner

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Dan Buettner discovered the five places in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives – the blue zones. Now he is working with communities and governments to implement Blue Zone Projects, initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities.

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Dr Ernesto Sirolli

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Dr Ernesto Sirolli is a global authority on community development and entrepreneurship. With over 40 years of experience, he equips leaders and organisations to unlock local talent, drive sustainable economic impact, and build resilient, person-centred systems of growth and innovation.

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Yves Daccord

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Renowned humanitarian leader, change maker and international strategist, he helps leaders to expand their horizons on critical issues shaping our future and contributes to challenging and sharpening their strategic thinking to prepare for tomorrow.

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Ann Pettifor

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Ann Pettifor is a leading economist, author and expert on global finance, debt and monetary policy. She provides compelling insights into the economic systems shaping our world and the reforms needed to build a fairer, more sustainable global economy.

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Leymah Gbowee

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2011 Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker and women’s rights advocate.

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Joseph Stiglitz

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Joseph Stiglitz is one of the world’s most influential economists. A Nobel Laureate, former World Bank Chief Economist, and Columbia University professor, he offers corporate audiences rare insight into global markets, policy reform, and the future of capitalism.

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Eleni Gabre-Madhin

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Founder of Ethiopia’s first commodities exchange, a serial entrepreneur impacting the lives of over 15 million small farmers.

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