TEDGlobal 2007: Session 12: Fred Swaniker

Fred was invited onto the TED stage for another 3-minute slot…renaissance, steam revolution, information age: pc, mobile and Internet. President Thabo Mbeki proclaimed the African Renaissance. The African Leadership Academy was launched. The goal is to become more systematic and be proactive about bringing about peace and prosperity. Young people from all 54 countries in Africa who have the potential to change Africa. Bring them together for 2 years. In 50 years, about 6,000 leaders will have been developed. Ended up with a short video clip to show the reality of young people and their perceived negative future.