On 15 February ONE hosted a dynamic discussion on the role of transparency and technology in driving economic development. The ONE Africa Symposium 2011 featured several speakers in short, 10-minute presentations about ideas that will help shape ONE’s work.

Together we highlighted innovations that can drive increased transparency and accountability in governments and corporations. It provided a forum for discussion about what these innovations could mean for current and future citizens of Africa, with speakers from a wide range of organisations and countries offering their unique perspectives on some of these burning issues. Throughout the symposium and beyond, we hope to amplify ideas that can inform policy makers and inspire entrepreneurs and activists.

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Agenda

Welcoming Remarks by Moderator Patricia Amira – Host, “The Patricia Show” and introduction of Symposium Co-Hosts Dr. Sipho S. Moyo & Mr. Rakesh Rajani

Opening Remarks by Co-Host Dr. Sipho S. Moyo,  ONE Africa Director

Rakesh Rajani – Founder, Twaweza

Segment #1 – Technology Tools Changing Lives

- Ory Okolloh – Google
- Susie Lonie – M-PESA
- Ashifi Gogo – Sproxil
- Q and A

Edwin Warsanga – African Leadership Academy

Segment #2 – Technology Transforming Africa

- Lai Yahaya – TransparentAID
- Baba Adongo – Technoserve
- Q and A

Segment #3 – Technology Supporting Investments in Africa

- Bobby Pittman – AfDB
- Buddy Buruku – ACET
- Q and A

Hind Orahou – African Leadership Academy

Closing interview with Patricia Amira, Bono, Rakesh Rajani, and Sipho S. Moyo

Final remarks – Patricia Amira