KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
MACKY SALL
SPECIAL ENVOY OF THE PARIS PACT FOR PEOPLES AND PLANET
PRESIDENT OF SENEGAL (2012 - 2024)
H.E. Macky Sall served as the 4th President of Senegal from 2012 to 2024. Prior to this, he served as Prime Minister of from 2004 to 2007 and President of the National Assembly from 2007 to 2008. In 2008, he founded his own party, the Alliance for the Republic, and won the presidency in 2012.
During his tenure, he oversaw significant infrastructure projects and economic growth, with Senegal's annual GDP increasing from $17 billion to $27 billion. Internationally, H.E. Macky Sall is known for his diplomatic efforts, including advocating for African debt cancellation and contributing to conflict resolution in the region. He also served as the chairperson of the African Union in 2022.
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ABOUT COLUMBIA AFRICA CONFERENCE
The Columbia Africa Conference is a student-led collaboration between Columbia Business School, Columbia Engineering, Columbia School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia Law School, and the wider Columbia Africa community. Over the last 21 years, we have provided a forum for meaningful engagement and thought-provoking discussions. This year, you’ll hear from an impressive lineup of speakers from across the continent and we expect participants to leave with a renewed sense of hope for Africa’s success and to be inspired to do their part in moving the continent forward.
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