Marcus Courage

CEO Africa Practice

2024 Agenda Sessions

Disruptive Debate

Who should pick up the logistics tab? Government or industry?

Limited road and rail infrastructure is undeniably still one of Africa’s greatest mineral development constraints, but who is accountable for addressing this – government, or industry, or both?
Are third party infrastructure investors the solution?
The greatest challenges lie in varying legislation across countries – how does the continent collectively work together to build the necessary infrastructure?
If an agreement can’t be found, what is the solution?

Tuesday 06 February 11:20 - 11:50 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 11:20 02/06/2024 11:50 Disruptive Debate

Who should pick up the logistics tab? Government or industry?

Limited road and rail infrastructure is undeniably still one of Africa’s greatest mineral development constraints, but who is accountable for addressing this – government, or industry, or both?
Are third party infrastructure investors the solution?
The greatest challenges lie in varying legislation across countries – how does the continent collectively work together to build the necessary infrastructure?
If an agreement can’t be found, what is the solution?

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Three strike rule - Can mining policies equally benefit citizens, the environment and the energy tra

Policy as a blocker – has the delay of policy implementation slowed Africa’s transformation mechanics?
One at the expense of the other - is the emphasis on Western environmental priorities hindering Africa’s own transition?
Why must producers take the initiative when investing into their own transitions?
Showcasing positivity - who’s getting it right?
Social contract – what does the labor engagement look like? How can we limit the use of exploitative labor practices across Africa?

Tuesday 06 February 15:00 - 15:30 Governments Stage 1

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 15:00 02/06/2024 15:30 Three strike rule - Can mining policies equally benefit citizens, the environment and the energy tra

Policy as a blocker – has the delay of policy implementation slowed Africa’s transformation mechanics?
One at the expense of the other - is the emphasis on Western environmental priorities hindering Africa’s own transition?
Why must producers take the initiative when investing into their own transitions?
Showcasing positivity - who’s getting it right?
Social contract – what does the labor engagement look like? How can we limit the use of exploitative labor practices across Africa?

Governments Stage 1 Africa/Johannesburg

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