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Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
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The African Union unanimously endorses Ethiopia’s Dr. Arkebe Oqubay as sole African candidate for post of Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
The 38th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union held on 3 and 4 February 2021 unanimously endorsed the candidature of Dr. Arkebe Oqubay of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, as the sole African candidate for the post of Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Foreword
• Son Excellence, Monsieur Moussa Faki Mahamat, Président de la Commission de l'Union Africaine ;
• Son Excellence, Monsieur Kwesi Quartey, Vice-Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine ;
• Chèr(e)s Mesdames/Messieurs les Ministres de l’Union Africaine (UA) en charge du genre et des affaires féminines ;
• Madame Bineta Diop, Envoyée spéciale de l’Union Africaine pour les femmes, la paix et la sécurité ;
• Madame la Présidente de l’Organisation Panafricaine des Femmes ;
• Son Excellence, Monsieur Moussa Faki Mahamat, Président de la Commission de l'Union Africaine ;
• Son Excellence, Monsieur Kwesi Quartey, Vice-Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine ;
• Chèr(e)s Mesdames/Messieurs les Ministres de l’Union Africaine (UA) en charge du genre et des affaires féminines ;
• Madame Bineta Diop, Envoyée spéciale de l’Union Africaine pour les femmes, la paix et la sécurité ;
• Madame la Présidente de l’Organisation Panafricaine des Femmes ;
African Union Ministers in charge of Gender and Women’s Affairs on the 26th of February 2021, adopted the Common African Position (CAP) that seeks to advance women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life as well as the elimination of violence for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in Africa.
The Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in Africa have the potential to contribute significantly to GDP and boost socio-economic development by providing diverse employment opportunities for Africans
For decades, African women have been trapped in poverty cycles due to several underlying factors including unequal access to education, factors of production, and trade facilities; inequitable labour saving technologies; underpaid or unpaid labour; harmful cultural practices; and limited legal protection from gender inequality practices entrenched in society.
Excellency my big brother Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki
My sister Excellency, Amira El Fadil
My sister Excellency,Josefa Sacko
Excellency, Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye
Your Excellences, Ministers of AU Member States
Your Excellencies, AU Permanent Representatives and Members of the Diplomatic Corps;
Representatives of International Organizations, Civil Society and the Private Sector
Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
Distinguished Guests,
Esteemed Ladies and Gentlemen,
Children more likely to return to school and local economies to recover from the devastating impact of COVID-19 in the continent
