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    President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania echoed his enthusiasm: "It is an honour for Tanzania to host the 2010 World Economic Forum on Africa. We are looking forward to welcoming the community, which I am confident will continue to make important contributions in our collective quest for a better world." Optimism has been high in Kenya Prime Minister Raila, who led the country's delegation to the 18th World Economic Forum on Africa in South Africa earlier this year, said Kenya had accepted an invitation by the organisers to host the forum. Full Article at AllAfrica.com
    It is an honour for Tanzania to host the 2010 World Economic Forum on Africa. We are looking forward to welcoming the community, which I am confident will continue to make important contributions in our collective quest for a better world.
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 2 months ago
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Country Oust Kenya to Host World Economic Forum
  1. The World Economic Forum on Africa is an important opportunity to take the pulse each year of the most influential of Africa's stakeholders. We look forward to holding the meeting in Tanzania at a time when the whole East Africa region is expected to experience stronger growth
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 2 months ago

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