Keynote at the 83rd Rotary District Conference

"I have been asked to address you on a theme "Africa Belongs to Tomorrow." I must admit at the very outset that my initial reaction was rather hesitant. This is particularly so considering that it has often been said that Africa is the continent of the future. The response of many of us to this assertion has been that we want this Continent also to be of the present. On reflection, however, it is evident that the two assertions are mutually reinforcing. For, "Africa to belong to Tomorrow" it must not only be relevant for the present but equally important, create conditions and environment which will effectively enhance Africa's role and contribution in the years to come." - Dr. Salim, May 15, 2008