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N EW L EADERS FOR T OMORROW C ALL FOR C ANDIDACIES - 2016 The Call for Candidacies of the New Leaders for Tomorrow’ s Class 2016 remains open ! Curriculum Vitae, cover letters and recommendation letters can be sent to info@montana30.org More information : www.cmf.ch 1

T HE C RANS M ONTANA F ORUM The Crans Montana Forum is an International Organization whose importance and prestige have been well- established since 1986. It is formally recognized by all the major International Organizations and works closely with them. The philosophy of the Founding Fathers has always been to build a better World: "Committed to a more Humane and Impartial World". The Crans Montana Forum works for the promotion of international cooperation and contributes to global growth while ensuring a high level of stability, equity and security. Our aim is also to encourage best practices and ensure a global dialogue. Each of our Forums organized worldwide (Brussels, Geneva, Rabat, Vienna, Crans- Montana, Bucharest, Dakhla, Baku, Zagreb, Roma, Sarajevo, Tirana, Athens, Malta, Bahrain etc...) represents a unique occasion for Business Leaders and Officials to implement their strategies, strengthen relationships with their partners, meet with potential ones and develop new cooperation opportunities. Thus, the Crans Montana Forum works in close cooperation with institutional partners such as the UN, UNESCO, UNIDO, ISESCO, the European Union, the Council of Europe, OFID, etc. and with major International Groups . 2

THE C RANS M ONTANA F ORUM OF N EW L EADERS FOR T OMORROW Aware of the key role of Youth in the construction of a more humane and fairer world, the Crans Montana Forum wishes to respond appropriately to the aspirations of these young leaders by creating the Crans Montana Forum of New Leaders for Tomorrow. This is a Community of young decision makers selected for their exceptional professional achievement and experience of Leadership in Business and Governments from Africa, the Arab World, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South America and the Far East . Together, they form an active Community to address the main challenges of the 21st Century and promote South-South Cooperation . The New Leaders for Tomorrow benefit from the support of our Organisation and a free access to all Forums and High Level Summits organized by the Crans Montana Forum. These New Leaders have the keys for being able to have a direct impact on world affairs and to strengthen human, economic and social relations between their respective regions. 3

S ELECTION OF C MF - N EW L EADERS Thanks to the cooperation of Governments, Chambers of Commerce, Professional Bodies, International and Regional Organizations, Major Companies and Universities, the Crans Montana Forum of New Leaders for Tomorrow selects the most significant individuals. The Fondation du Forum Universale officially appoints the New Leaders for Tomorrow, who enjoy Forum’s privileges for three years. Younger than 42, candidates must attest to professional success, leadership experience and enjoy a good reputation in the community. Representing a rich variety of profiles, the New Leaders are active within their Community and committed to the social and economic development of their country. S UPPORT FOR O UR N EW L EADERS In a changing and increasingly interconnected world, the new generations represent hope of an impartial and more prosperous World. The Forum aims to provide decisive support in the success of these young decision makers, of extraordinary potential, giving them access to unique networking platforms. Key players from the business and academic worlds - regularly associated to the New Le aders’ Programmes - are active participants of the success of this Initiative. Supporting these New Leaders is a way to durably invest in Youth and help them to tackle their future challenges. For further information on our Partnerships’ proposals, please contact us at info@montana30.org 4

P ERSONALITIES Eminent Dignitaries have already participated in New Leaders’ meetings Mrs. Irina Bokova Mr. Philippe Douste-Blazy HRH Prince Jean de Mr. Jesse Jackson Director General Under Secretary General Luxembourg Founder UNESCO United Nations Rainbow Push Coalition Mr. Didier Reynders Mrs. Rula Ghani Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari Mr. Federico Mayor Zaragoza Deputy Prime Minister and First Lady of the Islamic Wife of the President of the Former Director General Minister of Foreign Affairs and Republic of Afghanistan Federal Republic of Nigeria UNESCO European Affairs Belgium Mr. Dominique De Villepin Mr. Cheikh Modibo Diarra Mrs. Marie-Louise Coleiro-Preca Mr. José Luis Former Prime Minister Former Prime Minister President of Malta Rodriguez Zapatero France Founder of Microsoft Africa Former Head of Government Mali Spain 5

P ERSONALITIES Eminent Dignitaries have already participated in New Leaders’ meetings Mrs. Sizakele Khumalo Zuma Mr. Hage Geingob Mrs. Bouthayna Iraqui-Houssaini Mr. Jerry John Rawlings First Lady President of the Former President of the Director General South Africa Republic of Namibia Locamed Republic of Ghana Morocco Mrs. Judith Amaechi Mr. Ali Rashid Ahmad Lootah Mr. Naguib Sawiris H.H Shri Shri Ravi Shankar Founder Chairman Chairman & CEO Founder Empowerment Support Initiative Nakheel Orascom Telecom Media International Association for Nigeria United Arab Emirates Egypte Human Values Mrs. Dominique Ouattara Mr. Samuel Manetoali Dr. Ahmed M. Al Jarwan Mr. Larry King First Lady Minister for Environment, Speaker Former Host Côte d’Ivoire Climate Change, Disaster Arab Parliament Larry King Live, CNN Management, Conservation & Meteorology Solomon Islands 6

P ERSONALITIES Eminent Dignitaries have already participated in New Leaders’ meetings Mr. Nicolas Koutros Mrs. Eugenia Tymoshenko Mr. Jean-Louis Borloo Mr. Ruben Houkes Dep. Director General Daughter of former PM Former Minister of Ecology Olympic and World Oberthur Fiduciaire SAS Ukraine France Champion, Judo Mr. Hasan Alattas Mr. Tahar Ben Jelloun Mrs. Farida Allaghi Mr. Tariq Sijilmassi Director General Writer Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Chairman, Crédit Agricole Saudi Fund for Development Libyan Mission to the Morocco UE Mrs. Aicha Bah Diallo Mr. Younis Bishari Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva Mr. H. Belo Osagie Chairperson Head, International Relations Vice-Chairman President TurstAfrica Libya Africa Investment Heydar Aliyev Foundation Etisalat Kenya Portfolio 7

TESTIMONIALS The Community of the New Leaders for Tomorrow gathers more than 300 Members, from more than 70 countries. Here are some of their testimonials. Mrs. Zhor Ababou Founder & Consultant, AZ Actus Morocco "As a Member of the New Leaders for Tomorrow, the CMF is the place by excellence for exchanges and high value networking. It is also a great source of information for us, New Leaders for Tomorrow. I would like to attest the wealth of exchanges, business relations and cooperation." Mr. Serges Ottou-Ndougou President, OUPEA Côte d’Ivoire "The birth of a new dynamic within the Crans Montana Forum is probably the beginning of a wonderful relationship between young and dynamic people committed to working with all their strength for the good of their country, and continent for the growth of the S outh / South cooperation.” Mrs. Swaady Martin-Leke Founder & CEO, Yswara South Africa "Being part of the New Leaders for Tomorrow is both a privilege and a responsibility. We get to network, learn and exchange with amazing and inspirational leaders but at the same time, we have been entrusted with the responsibility to make a positive change, create a better world, be role models for our society and leave a legacy of hope. We are leaders not only for tomorrow but for today." Mr. Subramaniam Eassuwaren Vice President, Eswaran Brothers Exports Ltd Sri Lanka "Attending the Crans Montana Forum has been a great experience. The topics are timely and useful. Some of the best minds and leaders from around the world attend the programs and being able to meet them and speak to them has been a very important part of the forum for me. I have been able to meet individuals from around the world and share notes on business and leadership, but also made many friends." 8