Economic Summit Africa 2022 | A call for courageous leadership

One of the main aims of the Economic Summit is to find solutions for global economic challenges. The aim of this meeting is to see collaborative initiatives birthed that have long-term positive impact on the future of Africa.

The problems and the challenges confronting Africa at this time are large and they are urgent. The war between Russia and the Ukraine has followed the COVID-19 crisis. While many regions of the world will experience grain shortages and higher prices, this war, combined with draught in some of Africa’s grain growing areas, holds the real possibility of seeing famine hit several sub-Saharan African nations.

This year the Lord has been highlighting several themes that we believe we need to target.

God is still speaking and saying “Africa arise!” It is truly a moment of divine opportunity for the continent.

Dr. Arleen Westerhof

We do not just want to come together to talk. Instead, we are prayerfully working towards creating an environment, that facilitates collaboration on initiatives that will be able to be rolled out in nations and that will have a long term positive impact. This meeting is being co-hosted by the Economic Summit and Unashamedly Ethical.

Section 1: 

Business and Entrepreneurial leaders, including those empowering women, agriculture and creating entrepreneurial cultures.

Section 2:

Moral and Cultural Transformation leaders, including Ethical Standards, Government and Civil Society and Peace and Reconciliation.

Section 3: 

Next Generation and Innovation Leaders, including digital technology, media and education.

Section 4:

Spiritual transformation leaders: including intercessory prayer and fasting and church reformation leaders. 

Section 5:

Israel: leaders of initiatives aimed at strengthening the relationship between Africa and Israel in their spheres of influence. The subject of Israel will be highlighted in different elements of the program.

Day 1: Tuesday September 13th, 2022:

Welcome Gathering. We ask you to arrive at In Harmonie between 11.00amand 1.00pm. Welcome by Arleen Westerhof and Graham Power.

Dinner/ Worship/Prayer/Introduction to our vision for the meeting and introductions of the delegates present.

Spiritual transformation

The role of intercessory prayer and fasting, spiritual warfare, from church-based focus to kingdom focus and the role of the apostolic and the prophetic. 

Day 2: Wednesday September 14th, 2022

Business, entrepreneurship and next generation

Business and Entrepreneurial leaders, including those empowering women, agriculture and creating entrepreneurial cultures.

Empowering next generation leaders in the different spheres of influence.

Lion’s Den competition for next generation entrepreneurs.

Worship, prayer and ministry to each other at specific times during the day.

Day 3: Thursday September 15th, 2022

Government and Innovation

Moral and Cultural Transformation leaders, including Ethical Standards, Government and Civil Society and Peace and Reconciliation.

Innovation Leaders, including digital technology, media and 

entertainment.

Gala dinner.

Worship, prayer and ministry to each other at specific times during the day.

Day 4: Friday September 16th, 2022

Moving forward from here and commitments 

Together, we will create strategies for nations in the different regions of Africa.

General information

Dates: September 13th – 16th, 2022 

Location: In Harmonie, La Motte R45, Main Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa

Airport: Cape Town International Airport

Costs: 

Full meeting (With accommodation): 

850 Euros/950 USD/720 GBP/R14,500 per person for accommodation and food. You will need to arrange your own airfare. A shuttle service is 

available between the airport and the venue.

For those wishing to arrive on Monday afternoon or evening, Sept. 12th, there is an additional cost of 82 Euros/92 USD/68 GBP. 

Lion’s Den

We invite delegates under 40 years old who are already busy with social businesses in Africa to apply to pitch their idea at the Lion’s Den on Wednesday. Sept. 14th. The winner will receive the right to be coached by one of our own entrepreneurs with a proven track record to help scale their business to the next level. 

Opportunity to assist some of our Next Generation (African)  

brothers and sisters: Flights from other African nations to South Africa often cost 700-800 Euros. Many of those from Africa who have been invited would really welcome some financial assistance from us. For those who are able we’d like to ask you to consider contributing to the fund for our next generation brothers and sisters who will attend the meeting. You can do this by making a donation of 300 Euros (or whatever amount you have on your heart) to the fund.

Visa Information: 

Visa requirements to enter South Africa vary per country. Please check the internet for visa requirements for your own nation.