Gareth Penny addresses the Council on Foreign Relations

11th June, 2008

Gareth Penny, the Managing Director of De Beers Group talks about the role of business in Africa.

Gareth Penny at the Council on Foreign Relations

Gareth Penny at the Council on Foreign Relations

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Through its continued attention to the African continent – both its struggles and its successes – the Council provides an invaluable resource for those of us who have a strong interest in seeing Africa develop in a successful and sustainable manner. I would like to mention in particular Ambassador Princeton Lyman and thank him for his leadership on these issues...

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