Meeting // The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) will host the first CGI Middle East & Africa Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco

CGI Middle East & Africa will spotlight regional successes and leverage participants' influence and expertise to address a range of relevant issues including: education, public health systems, youth employment, infrastructure, and natural resource management. This two-day meeting will provide opportunities for participants to network, build partnerships, and share best practices to generate lasting solutions through the CGI Commitment to Action model.

The CGI Model

Through CGI, today's foremost thinkers meet tomorrow's groundbreaking solutions. Established in 2005 by President Clinton as an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, CGI was founded as a different type of meeting: one where participants don't just talk about the issues of the day but actually take action. The CGI platform promotes positive outcomes through Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable plans for addressing the complex challenges we face today. CGI meetings provide opportunities for participants from across sectors to network, build partnerships, and share best practices to drive their solutions forward. The CGI Middle East & Africa Meeting will build on the success of past CGI Annual Meetings and regional CGI meetings – including CGI Asia in 2008 and Latin America in 2013 – which drive targeted attention and action toward timely and relevant issues. CGI drives action among its members in the following four ways: -Inspiration: Thought leaders and visionaries – from top CEOs to heads of foundations and NGOs – push the conversation forward, inspiring all members to be creative and innovative in their collective action. -Networking: The diverse CGI experience offers unique opportunities to interact with regional leaders from across sectors and industries. -Knowledge Building: Industry leaders analyze the most effective programs, fresh voices put forth innovative approaches, and established experts debate different interventions. -Cooperation: CGI participants work together to best leverage their resources and expertise, building partnerships organically from networking or through CGI staff facilitation.

Participation in the CGI Middle East & Africa Meeting includes:

-Innovative and interactive sessions -Access to a diverse network of regional leaders from across sectors -Commitment development services -A personal CGI point of contact

Featured Speakers

Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi Minister for International Cooperation and Development, Government of the United Arab Emirates Hany Dimian Minister of Finance, Arab Republic of Egypt Mo Ibrahim Founder and Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation Jakaya Kikwete President of the United Republic of Tanzania Phuti Mahanyele Chief Executive Officer, Shanduka Group (Pty) Ltd Mostafa Terrab Chairman and CEO, OCP Group

Schedule

Tuesday May 5

19:00 —21:00 Sponsor-Hosted Dinners

Wednesday May 6

9:00 —10:30 Opening Plenary Session Connecting People for Growth 11:00 —12:30 Breakout Sessions 3 Simultaneous 13:00 —14:00 Lunch Plenary Session Infrastructure Challenges: Cities of the Future 14:30 —16:00 Breakout Sessions 3 Simultaneous 16:30 —17:30 Plenary Session The Food-Energy-Water Nexus 19:30 —22:00 Social Reception & Dinner

Thursday May 7

9:30 —10:30 Plenary Session Women at the Forefront of Innovation 11:00 —12:30 Breakout Sessions 3 Simultaneous 12:30 —14:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 —15:30 Closing Plenary Session The Middle East and Africa: Future Leaders for Opportunity