The Eighth Leon H. Sullivan Summit Arusha, Tanzania
The Summit of a Lifetime
Monday, June 2, 2008 Priming Investors in Africa
8:00 – 8:45 Opening Session: Welcome to Tanzania
9:00 -10:30 Plenary: Africa in the Global Economy
9:00-5:00 Summit Exhibits
11:00-12:30 Forums
-AGOA: Investment Opportunities: Assessing East African Markets
-Corporate Social Responsibility, the Global Sullivan Principles and Development in Africa
-Investment in Agriculture
-Trade in Carbon Credits and Africa’s Future
12:45 -1:45 Lunch
2:00-3:30 Special Forum: The U.S. Government Role in Enhancing Business, Trade & Investment in Africa
3:30-5:00 Special Forum: The Role of Youth in Africa’s Future
7:30 -9:00 Sullivan Summit VIII Opening Reception
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Addressing Africa’s Future: Education, Energy, Infrastructure
8:00-9:30 Plenary: Improving Africa’s Power Supply
9:00-5:00 Exhibits
10:00-11:30 Forums
-Africa’s Regional Power Pools
-Alternative Energy Sources and Rural Power in Africa
-Sustainable Infrastructure for Africa’s Development
-Building an African Healthcare Infrastructure
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Special Forum: A 21st Century Education System for Africa
3:00 -4:30 Special Forum: The African Diaspora – Investment, Citizenship and Relationship
7:30 – 10:30 An Evening in Tanzania: Dinner, Shopping & Entertainment
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Sustaining African Tourism Growth
8:00-9:15 Plenary: Promoting Tourism in Africa
9:00-5:00 Exhibits
9:45 - 11:00 Forums
-Regional Tourism Strategies: The Caribbean Example
-Eco-Tourism Strategies
-Investment in the Tourism Sector
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch
12:00 - 4:30 Presidential Plenary
7:00-8:00 State Reception
8:00-10:30 State Banquet (Black Tie or National Dress)
Thursday, June 5, 2008 Going Green, Going Global: Sustainable Resource Management in Africa
8:30 - 10:00 Plenary: Africa’s Environmental Challenge: Sustain and Gain
9:00-5:00 Exhibits
10:00 - 11:00 Presidential Plenary
11: 30 12:45 Forums
-Africa’s Adaptation to Climate Change : Predictions and Responses
-Private Sector Alliances and Biodiversity Offset Opportunities
-NRM’s Role in Security, Development and Regional Collaboration
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
2:30 - 3:00 Special Forum: “Separation & Loss…And Africa Grieved”
8:00-10:30 Sullivan Summit VIII Gala and Closing Dinner
May 2008
The Leon H. Sullivan Summit – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation?
A: Inspired by the life and principles of Leon H. Sullivan, the Foundation exists to promote the political, entrepreneurial and intellectual leadership of the African Diaspora and friends of Africa, and to advocate on behalf of Africa and the world’s vulnerable people. Our dynamic approach to meeting our goals is inspired by both a passion for and commitment to the legacy of Leon H. Sullivan, and the desire to adapt his vision to a changing world through creative new initiatives. Our work concentrates on several areas, including:
§ Leon H. Sullivan Summits
§ Global Sullivan Principles
§ Government and Public Advocacy
§ Special projects in Africa
§ Events: Dinners, Forums and Town Hall Meetings
Q: Who are the Leaders of the Sullivan Foundation?
A: Ambassador Andrew Young, Co-Chairman
Ambassador Carlton Masters, Co-Chairman
Hope Masters, President & CEO, Leon H. Sullivan Foundation, Leon H. Sullivan Summit Convener
Q: What is the Leon H. Sullivan Summit?
A: The Leon H. Sullivan Summits bring together the world’s political and business leaders, delegates representing national and international civil and multinational organizations, and members of academic institutions in order to focus attention and resources on Africa’s economic and social development. Their mission was inspired by Rev. Leon H. Sullivan’s belief that the development of Africa is a matter of global partnerships. It was particularly important to Rev. Sullivan that Africa’s Diaspora and Friends of Africa are active participants in Africa’s development.
The Sullivan Summits are organized by the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation to highlight key issues, stimulate discussion, define best practices, identify new opportunities, promote private enterprise and foster high-level strategic partnerships. Creative and innovative initiatives emerge out of discussions and negotiations at the Summits and new relationships are brokered in order to make those initiatives a reality. The Sullivan Summits are a bridge between America and Africa, serving as a forum for economic and cultural cooperation.
Q: Where have the Summits been held in the past?
A: 1991-Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
1993-Libreville, Gabon
1995-Dakar, Senegal
1997-Harare, Zimbabwe
1999-Accra, Ghana
2003- Abuja, Nigeria
2006-Abuja, Nigeria
Q: What are the 2008 location and dates?
A: June 2-6, 2008 in Arusha, Tanzania
Q: What will workshops focus on this year?
A: Summit Sessions will focus on:
§ Environment
§ Infrastructure Development (especially power generation)
§ Investment
§ Tourism
§ Education
§ Health
§ Youth
Planned In-Country Projects Include:
§ Books for Africa Project- textbooks will be delivered during Summit and distributed
§ The printing of textbooks for local schools in Arusha
§ Mosquito Net/Malaria Project- Manyata Village has already been given nets, more nets to be distributed to other villages during Summit
§ Medical Supplies Donations to arrive after the Summit
§ A water well project- to supply fresh water
§ Play Pumps is supplying water pumps that will be put in Arusha to generate fresh water
Q: Why should the average citizen care about this?
A: Rev. Sullivan firmly believed that you would care about something that you felt a connection with. These Summits were created to build a bridge to connect America and the African Diaspora to Africa. Tanzania is known as the “cradle of mankind,” and this Summit provides the unique opportunity to not only partake in relevant discussions on Africa, but also to share and celebrate the culture. Guests will be treated to a stopover on Zanzibar Island, visit a game park for Safari and go to Ngorongoro Crater, along with daily dinners, receptions and ceremonies.
But perhaps best of all, through a partnership with African Ancestry, registrants will be able to have their DNA tested prior to the Summit and opt to have their ancestry revealed in-country.
Q: How many delegates are expected here?
A: There are two 767 jetliners coming from the U.S. Ethiopian Airways is the official Summit Airlines
Thousands from elsewhere around the world
Q: How can I learn more about the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation?
A: www.thesullivanfoundation.org or call 202/736-2239
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES OFFICIAL CARRIER FOR SUMMIT
African Heads of State, U.S Delegates to Convene in Arusha, Tanzania June 2 - 6
May 14, 2008 — (Washington, DC) –
Ethiopian Airlines was named the official carrier for the 2008 Leon H. Sullivan Summit, announced Hope Masters, President and CEO, Leon H. Sullivan Foundation and Convener of the Summit.
The airline will bring two 767 jetliners from Washington, D.C. to Arusha, Tanzania for the Summit which takes place June 2nd – 6th.
Although the planes will depart from Dulles International Airport on two separate dates (May 28 and May 30), both flights will arrive in Arusha on May 31st. Delegates taking the May 28 flight will receive a two night stay in Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa. Those on the May 30th flight will stop in Zanzibar for one night at the conclusion of the Summit.
“The 2008 Summit marks the first time we are hosting the event in an East African country. It is only fitting that an East African airline such as Ethiopian Airlines embarks on this journey with us,” stated Hope Masters. “Many will be seeing Africa for the first time and I am proud that Ethiopian Airlines will not only be the captains of this voyage, but participants in the experience.”
As the official charter airline, Ethiopian will be recognized in national and international Summit publicity efforts before and throughout the conference. This includes advertising banners that will run on the Africa Channel’s website, www.theafricachannel.com, and All Africa’s website, www.allafrica.com. It also will be part of the in country media campaign currently underway in Tanzania and other countries in East Africa.
Ethiopian Airlines, www.ethiopianairlines.com, one of the largest and fastest growing airlines in Africa made its maiden flight to Cairo in 1946.
The airline currently serves 50 destinations around the globe, 30 of which are in Africa. The addition of services to Kuwait and Riyadh will bring the total number of the Airline’s international destinations to 52. Ethiopian also plans to be the first carrier to operate the Dreamliner-B787 in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Inspired by the life and principles of Leon H. Sullivan, The Sullivan Summits are organized by the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation with the goal of highlighting key issues, stimulating discussion, defining best practices, identifying new opportunities, promoting private enterprise and fostering high-level strategic partnerships.
Notables who have participated in past Summits have included U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, Dorothy Height and the late Coretta Scott King. Celebrities including Chris Tucker, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Cicely Tyson and Dick Gregory also have attended past Summits.
For more information, go to www.thesullivanfoundation.org/summit.
Contacts: Nichet Smith, Sullivan Foundation nsmith@thesullivanfoundation.org,
Michelle Pascal (in U.S.) 917.715.3659 – map@noelle-elaine.com or
Kelly Beaty (in U.S.) 646.344.2632 kbeaty@noelle-elaine.com
