Ethiopia
Press Conference on the African Industrialisation Week (AIW) 2019
Reforms in management of financial resources in Africa are inevitable.
The Public Financial Management Forum 2019 has kicked off at the African Union (AU) headquarters, in what is expected to be the largest gathering aimed at enhancing management of financial resources.
Africa Industrialization Week 2019 #AIW2019
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WHAT: Africa Industrialization Week 2019 #AIW2019 themed, “Positioning African Industry to supply the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA) Market"
Presentation of credentials by H.E. Ambassador of U.S. Mission to the African Union
Public Financial Management Forum 2019
AU Commission hosts a forum on the impact of remittances on rural transformation in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 11 October 2019- Recent estimates showed that remittances sent by the over 30 million African migrant workers reached more than US$ 85 billion in 2018, supporting over 200 million family members living back home. Estimates including unregistered flows double this figure.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat warmly congratulates the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed on being awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace 2019
Addis Ababa, 11 October 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat warmly congratulates the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia Dr Abiy Ahmed, on being awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace 2019 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
The Chairperson applauds this important global recognition of African leadership to Silence the Guns through African solutions to African problems as demonstrated by Prime Minister Abiy, to promote stability and sustainable development in his country, in the Region and on the Continent as a whole.
The impact of remittances on rural transformation in Africa: From commitments to action
What: The impact of remittances on rural transformation in Africa: from commitments to action.
Highlights for journalists:
- Coverage of the Opening Session;
- Group photograph;
- Interview opportunities.
When: 11 October 2019 starting at 9:00 hrs.
Public Financial Management Forum 2019
Theme: Strengthening public sector accounting in Africa