WINDHOEK – The World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) the first ever to be held in Africa will begin in the capital next week Wednesday with around 300 delegates expected to take part.
Participants will come from far as Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Norway and the rest of Africa to promote a unique learning and networking experience for global indigenous business and their leaders. The three-day forum is designed for entrepreneurs, traditional chiefs, council members, governments, tribal and national leaders, boards of directors, global corporations and educators.
Deputy Prime Minister Marco Hausiku and the Minister of Trade and Industry, Calle Schlettwein, are expected to officiate at the event. The hosting is an initiative of the office of the President and the Ministry of Trade.
“The WIBF joint venture will give representatives exposure to an incredible line-up of speakers specifically tailored to provide the latest insight on the overarching areas critical to the success of any organisation, including economy, trends and change, leadership performance and performance of people, strategy, innovation and communication,” said the Chief Executive Officer of the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute, Rosa Walker.
On his part the Chief Executive Officer of the Indigenous People Business Forum, Chrisch Siririka, said the event would provide a platform for speakers to share their thoughts on innovation, creativity and the passion needed to achieve one vision.
“The agenda and overall event combines to create a unique opportunity for Indigenous and non-indigenous delegates to develop proactive partnerships and form a strategic alliance with other global leaders that include King Kauluma, tribal leaders and chiefs, “he said.
The forum is a non-profitable organisation established to build leadership capacity for indigenous people and provides advocacy and research capabilities to indigenous organisations, communities and individuals.
By Kuzeeko Tjitemisa