Business people and policymakers are on the same page: there are huge opportunities in Africa. If Governments are willing to engage, there is a possibility to make a big difference.

Listen to President Wade of Senegal who was in one of the panels: Africa is not sick. For instance, people in the west talk a lot about AIDS, but they ignore that the vast majority of people in West Africa do not have AIDS. President Wade was one of the stars yesterday because he was quite positive. The audience liked his speech and everybody was nodding when he spoke about the need for investment and infrastructure.

	Natasha with South African President Mbeki.

I came out of the panel on The New Social Philanthropists very confident in the future of the continent. Business people recognise the need to work with Governments and civil society - Oxfam for sure; our work on the G8 is still fresh in all minds- -to make a difference. New Social Philanthropists are everywhere looking for ideas and partners. That's exactly what we are doing now in West Africa.

You can't believe me but, I'm standing 20 meters from Kofi Annan, but it's hard to talk to him for more than 20 seconds. There are just too many people around him. He is still a big star. I have shaken many famous hands: Baroness Amos who talked about Nepad, Mo Ibrahim, one of Africa's most successful businessmen who is launching a new initiative on Governance. You shake many hands, but it's hard to engage in a deep discussion when there are so many people around.

I'll try my luck later and will report back. I hope to have more success on that front today.