Watch Live Sessions from the World Economic Forum on Africa

From 4-6 May, the World Economic Forum will be livestreaming key sessions from the World Economic Forum on Africa. The meeting, being held in Cape Town under the theme From vision to action, Africa’s next chapter, will feature sessions on job creation, development and the future of Africa. The sessions will be available live during the meeting and on demand once the meeting has finished.

Wednesday 4 May

11.15 – 12.45 GMT Africa Brainstorming: From Vision to Action

This highly interactive session is designed to engage the Forum's Africa community and kick-start the meeting. A collaborative exercise will examine the region's position in the new reality and identify opportunities to unleash, accelerate and sustain its transition to inclusive investment-driven growth.

12.15 – 14.15 GMT Africa and the G20: An Update

The Seoul declaration of the G20 leaders expresses a strong commitment to ensure accelerated growth in low-income countries. What are the practical implications of the current G20 talks for businesses and governments in Africa?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Inclusive growth
• Institutional reform
•  Job creation
• Corruption

14.45 – 16.15 GMT Africa's Role in the New Reality

Developing countries now represent half of global growth, and six of the 10 most rapidly expanding economies are located in sub-Saharan Africa. How is the continent defining its role in a shifting global economy and guarding against emerging risks?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Global value chains
• Geopolitics
• Global risks

16.15 – 16.25 GMT Social Entrepreneur Award – Africa 2011

The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides a global platform to promote social entrepreneurship as a means of advancing societies and addressing social problems in an innovative and effective manner. The awards for the Africa regional competition, Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2011, will be presented.

Thursday 5 May

07.00 – 08.15 GMT The Durban Agenda

The upcoming UN climate conference in Durban marks an opportunity for the South African presidency to demonstrate leadership in the multilateral negotiations, while shaping Africa's climate agenda. What does COP 17 represent in the international low-carbon architecture, and also on the continent's broader development agenda?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Vision of the South African presidency
• Stakeholder roles and expectations
• Africa's climate agenda

08.45 – 10.00 GMT Insights on Francophone Africa

Francophone Africa, a group of 31 countries, is forecasted to more than double its population to 750 million by 2050. What economic changes, political priorities and business issues are shaping Francophone Africa?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Business climate
• Governance priorities
• Regional development opportunities

11.45 – 12.00 GMT Building South-South Relations

Despite long-standing commercial ties with Europe, Africa now conducts half its trade with developing economic regions. How will deepening South-South relations drive development and growth in Africa?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Opportunities and risks
• BRICSA implications
• Development models

12.30 – 14.45 GMT Jump-starting Job Creation

Between 2010 and 2015, the number of youths living in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase by almost 20 million. How can business and government jointly create an enabling environment to jump-start job creation?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Labour market policy
• Education and training
• Role of business

15.15 – 16.45 GMT Innovative Partnerships for Development

The G20 Seoul Consensus for Shared Growth reiterates the role of business as an enabler of development in low-income countries. How can effective partnerships with the business community be created and scaled to unlock Africa's development potential?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Trading comparative advantage
• Resource generation
• Collective learning
• Risk sharing

07.00 – 08.00 GMT The Future of China-Africa Relations

China is now the biggest source of foreign direct investment on the continent and absorbs about 10% of its exports, up from less than 2% a decade ago. Will strong relations with China be a growth differentiator for Africa's economies?

The following dimensions will be addressed:

• Trade
• Investment
• Geopolitical implications
• Social implications

09.45 – 11.00 GMT Africa's Next Chapter

Strong progress in and across many African countries leads to predictions of an economic take-off much like in China 30 years ago and in India 20 years ago. What concrete steps can leaders take to turn this vision into action?