TEDGLOBAL "Africa: The Next Chapter"

The premise for the TedGlobal event "Africa: The Next Chapter" :

Is that across the continent, change is afoot. Instead of relying only on development aid, Africans across the continent are beginning to take matters into their own hands. Ingenious solutions are being applied to tackle some of the toughest health and infrastructure problems. Businesses are being launched that are capable of transforming the lives of millions. New communication technologies are allowing ideas and information to spread, enabling markets — and governments — to be more efficient. And the numbers suggest that incomes are starting to nudge up in some countries and real growth is on the way. A new Africa beckons.

To get a sense of TED take a look at the TEDTalks featuring Amy Smith covered earlier:



and Majora Carter:


To experience TED Global 2007 you can register as an invitation-only attendee or apply for one of the 100 fellowships being offered here.
Full disclosure, Emeka Okafor publisher of Timbuktu Chronicles and Africa Unchained is the program director and co-producer for the TED Global Arusha event.