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The African Leadership University’s Business of Conservation Conference

Philip Ihenacho (of Africa Nature Investors, Nigeria) and WildCRU’s David Macdonald meeting His Excellency President Paul Kagame at the African Leadership University’s Business of Conservation Conference in Kigali which attracted 300 delegates from across Africa in a meeting fizzing with originality and innovation.

David and Philip are members of the Board, and other Board members pictured, from left to right, are Richard Vigne (founder and CEO of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya), Fred Swaniker (founder of the African Leadership University), Peter Fernhead (CEO, African Parks) and Jonathan Oppenheimer (Oppenheimer Generations).

The African Leadership University is producing a remarkable new generation of the most talented young people in Africa, including a remarkable innovative qualification: the Conservation MBA.

The Business of Conservation Conference is an ALU initiative convening leaders from conservation and the sectors it intersects with, to promote best practices, strengthen networks and unique partnerships, and collectively tackle these challenges.