March 12, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre of Memory and Dialogue is to bring together a range of past, present and future leaders to tackle the dynamic and challenging issue of “The Promise of Leadership”.
In our two days of dialogue sessions on March 20 and 21 we hope to build on the fresh excitement that has emerged internationally for leaders who are accountable and inclusive and who lead in the interests of all their people.
The Promise of Leadership will focus on social entrepreneurship, human rights, the changing leadership landscape in Africa and the obstacles and opportunities in Africa’s development.
Among the speakers at the event will be the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, former President of Burundi, Pierre Buyoya, Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, and South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale.
Participants will also include young men and women who are full of promise and ideals about their own future and that of their country. They will participate in critical debate over the two days of the dialogue.