8th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue Set to Bring Together Multi-Sectoral Leaders in Africa to foster Collaborative Leadership for Sustainable Development
Lagos,
Nigeria – October 2, 2024: After seven (7) remarkable
years of inspiring actionable solutions, and driving sustainable development in
Africa, Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation prepares to convene another
transformative Breakfast Dialogue (BFD) on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Breakfast
Dialogue has earned its place as a leading platform for thought leadership, and
a cornerstone of meaningful conversations, drawing stakeholders from diverse sectors,
to share best practices, and forge partnerships that will drive positive change
across the continent. This year, the event takes on even greater significance
as it seeks to promote cross-sectoral collaboration and enhance leadership
skills that will drive sustainable development in Africa.
Themed
‘Collaborative Leadership: Bridging Sectors for Sustainable Development in
Africa’, this year's Breakfast Dialogue aspires to bring together a rich
tapestry of experts from various fields, joining forces to uncover cutting-edge
strategies for harnessing collaborative leadership towards sustainable
development.
As Osayi Alile, CEO,
Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation aptly puts it, “No single entity,
be it government, private sector, or even a well-funded nonprofit, can tackle
the challenges in Africa. It is in the collective power of partnerships,
collaboration, and platforms that we unlock the true potential for building a
sustainable world.”
Her
words highlight the significance of the upcoming 8th Breakfast
Dialogue, poised to revolutionise traditional leadership models, fostering a
new era of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
The
event's keynote speaker, Ricardo Michel, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The
Palladium Group, will unravel the intricacies of collaborative leadership, and
its transformative impact on sustainable development. He will be joined by an
esteemed lineup of speakers, including Susan Davis, Equitable Philanthropy
Advisor; Aline Varre, Director of Strategy & Business Development, PIND
Foundation; Thelma Ekiyor- Solanke, Chairperson, Nigeria Office for
Philanthropy & Impact Investing (NPO); Vincent Otieno Odhiambo, East Africa
Regional Director, Ashhoka; Nneka Okekearu, Director, Enterprise Development
Centre, Pan Atlantic University; Francis Okoye, Faculty Member, Lagos Business
School, and Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO, Nigeria Climate Innovation Center.
A
major highlight of the day will be the grand reveal of the finalists and
winners of the 2024 ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge. These
exceptional individuals and organisations will secure grant funding and
technical support from ACT Foundation, empowering them to amplify their
innovative solutions and projects within targeted communities.
Interested
participants can click here to
register for the event.
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About
ACT Foundation:
Aspire
Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant making non-profit organisation
(NGO) established to support local, national and regional NGOs working to
address challenges and associated vulnerabilities across Africa.
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