Oby Ezekwesili

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President/ Founder / CEO
Human Capital Africa (HCA) / School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG)

As an economic policy expert, she is the Senior Economic Adviser of the Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative and one of the co-founders and pioneer directors of Transparency International. Previously she was Vice President of the World Bank - Africa Region, Minister of Education and Minister of Natural Resources of Nigeria.

Oby Ezekwesili on the Schedule 2023

Sunday, 27 August

Starting times
Afternoon
Opening: Europe in the World Days
English 120
With the multiple crises our continent is still facing, Europe needs to become bolder in shaping the world. It must accelerate its green transition, regain its technological competitiveness, take its security into its own hands and defend its democratic values. A Bold Europe is not an option, it is a necessity.
 
First Part: Europe's role in the World and a Bold Europe - European Neighbourhood and Geopolitics
 
Speakers: 
- Alexander Schallenberg
- Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu
- Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
- Oleksandra Matviichuk
 
Second Part: Europe's role in the World and a Bold Europe - Democracy and Climate
 
Speakers: 
- Reinhard Bütikofer
- Kirsten Dunlop
- Oby Ezekwesili
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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16:30 - 18:30 Opening: Europe in the World Days
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Monday, 28 August

Starting times
Afternoon
United but Alone: How to Rethink the West’s Relations With the “Global South”?
English 60
While Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has united the West, many countries in the so-called “Global South” have refused to take sides. What are the reasons behind this apparent indifference and how can the West rethink its approach to win hearts and minds in the Global South?
 
Session objective: Challenging assumptions – Have your beliefs and assumptions questioned, broaden your perspective and critically reflect on old and new questions and challenges.
 
 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Schrödinger-Saal
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17:00 - 18:00 United but Alone: How to Rethink the West’s Relations With the “Global South”?
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Tuesday, 29 August

Starting times
Evening
Talent Forum
English 90
Get inspired for your future career or maybe secure your next job at an exciting company. Talent Forum offers attendees the opportunity to get in touch and network with leading companies from Austria and Europe in an uncomplicated way. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and find your new professional challenge.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Schrödinger-Saal
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18:30 - 20:00 Talent Forum
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