Opening Space in Africa

[Harrison Owen]

Wonderful idea! And I think you might have to start by narrowing the scope a
bit. Africa, like every other continent, is not a single thing. Add in the
fact that, where the need for what you propose is the greatest, the
resources are least. And where the need is really great, not only are
resources in short supply, the atmosphere is downright toxic. I think of
Sierra Leone and Liberia in the first category. Great potential (natural
resources, good people) - but both nations are hanging on by a string. And
then we get to place like Zimbabwe. ouch! Just to add a little spice to the
brew, don't forget that North Africa is largely Islamic (and we know that is
going on there - more or less). And sub Saharan Africa is largely Black --
and a very different kettle of fish.



But you got to start somewhere. For whatever reason I think of Ghana. Not
the most exciting place in the world, but it has been there for a long time
and is on (relatively) good terms with the neighbors. Then I guess I would
think - not of a single Summit - but a succession. Rolling across Africa,
opening space for people to find themselves and their future. A thought.



ho



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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Cleo Mseka
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 3:35 PM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Re: Opening Space in Africa



Hello All,



The African Continent is ripe with opportunities, however Leadership is a
key barrier limiting growth to propel our visions.



I am interested in chatting more to people who have opened space in Africa,
or used this as a tool to facilitate Leadership events/froums/or spaces of
knowledge sharing relating to change and leadership and are interested in
the development of the African continent.



I am investigating the possibility of delivering a Leadership summit of some
sort at a preferred destination in the continent.



If you have attended leadership summits before, what worked well, what didnt
work well, how much business did you generate from contacts made, what would
you like to see less of or hear more of? Which countries in Africa would
appeal to you to attend a similar event?



If you are interested to share your
learnings/skills/experiences/modalities/success stories/passions etc- please
email me on cleomseka at gmail.com or chat on linked-in
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=34361704
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&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro



Thank you for listening to me.



Warm Regards,

Cleo

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