Gala Dinner Program
Speakers: Percy Wilson, Chairman The Corporate Council on Africa
Ernest Green, Managing Director Lehman Brothers
Introduction of the First Lady
Speaker: Donald V. Fites, Chairman and CEO Caterpillar, Inc.
Keynote Address
Speaker: Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton, First Lady
The United State of America
“U.S. Corporate Citizenship in Africa Award”
Presenter: David C. Miller, President
The Corporate Council on Africa
Honoree: M. Douglas Ivester, President and CEO
The Coca-Cola Company
“Global Marketplace Awards”
Presenter: David C. Miller, President
The Corporate Council on Africa
Honorees: H.E. Thabo Mbeki, Deputy President
The Republic of South Africa
H.E Yoweri Museveni, President
The Republic of Uganda
H.E Henri Konan Bedie, President
The Republic of Cote d’ Ivôire
H.E. Meles Zenawi, President Minister
The Federal Republic of Ethiopia
H.E. Joaquim Alberto Chissano, President
The Republic of Mozambique
Speakers: H.E. Daniel Kablan Duncan, Prime Minister
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
H.E. Kintu Musoke, Prime Minister
The Republic of Uganda
H.E. Kassu Yilala, Deputy Prime Minister
The Federal Republic of Ethiopia
