STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

Joint 9th Session of the STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration & 5th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals

July 20, 2026 to July 24, 2026

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The African Union Commission (AUC) will convene the Joint 9th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration and the 5th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals from 20–24 July 2026 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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Fifth Session of the Sub-Committee on Tax and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs)

March 31, 2026 to April 02, 2026

Language English

Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration (STC-FMAEPI)

THEME: “Building the Africa We Want Through Tax and Fiscal Policy Reforms to Support Economic Growth and Domestic Resource Mobilization.”

Abuja, Nigeria | 31 March – 2 April 2026

Introduction

Opening Statement by Hon. Neal Rijkenberg, Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Eswatini at the Virtual Ministerial Session on the Member States Consultation on the Draft Common African Position on Debt (CAP)

Your Excellency, H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals of the African Union Commission,
Honorable Ministers of Finance Present,
Distinguished Representatives of Central Banks and Debt Management Offices,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you all to this Virtual Ministerial Session of the Member States Consultation on the Draft Common African Position on Debt (CAP).

Dates:

October 09, 2025

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Opening Statement by H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, Commissioner for ETTIM at the Virtual Ministerial Session on the Member States Consultation on the Draft Common African Position

Hon. Neal Rijkenberg, Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Eswatini and the Chairperson of the STC bureau,
Honorable Ministers of Finance Present,
Distinguished Representatives of Central Banks and Debt Management Offices,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Dates:

October 09, 2025

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Speech by H.E. Mrs. Francisca Tatchouop BELOBE, AUC Commissioner for ETTIM at the Official Launch of the 2025 African Integration Report

SALUTATIONS

Dates:

October 02, 2025

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Statement by H.E. Amb. Amma Twum-Amoah, AUC Commissioner HHS, at the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

HON. ENOCH GODONGWA-NA, MINISTER FOR FINANCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA,

HON. NEAL RIJKENBERG, CHAIR OF THE STC BUREAU & MINISTER FOR FINANCE OF THE KINGDOM OF ESWATINI,

HONOURABLE MINISTERS OF FINANCE, ECONOMIC PLANNING AND INTEGRATION, AND HEALTH,

MY DEAR SISTER, EXCELLENCY FRANCISCA BELOBE, COMMISSIONER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE, TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND MINERALS,

EXCELLENCIES, DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS, DELEGATES,

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

Dates:

October 02, 2025

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Remarks by South Africa Minister of Finance at the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

Your Excellencies fellow Ministers,
Governors,
Heads of Multilateral Institutions,
Heads of Delegation, and
Distinguished delegates,
Good morning,

· It is my great honour to be here and deliver the opening remarks for the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration. This meeting is very crucial, as we confront a shared challenge under the theme “Bridging Africa’s Health Financing Gap in a Changing Geo-Economic Context: Challenges and Potential Solutions.”

Dates:

October 02, 2025

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Remarks by ATIDI CEO at the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Excellencies,

I am honoured to address you at this critical session on Health Financing. Health is the cornerstone of Africa’s development—driving productivity, resilience, and inclusive growth. Yet financing for health remains fragile, fragmented, and too often impeded by volatility and out-of-pocket burdens. Today, I present a focused, implementable path for strengthening health financing across our continent, anchored in ATIDI’s instruments and collaborative action with AU member states and our wider alliance.

Dates:

October 02, 2025

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Speech by Afreximbank at the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

Excellencies, Honorable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am honored to speak on behalf of Afreximbank on a challenge that strikes at the core of Africa’s development: bridging our health financing gap. Allow me to commend the AUC for putting health financing at the center of our discussions this week. I would also like to thank the Government of South Africa for their warm hospitality and for the excellent arrangement made for this meeting.

Dates:

October 02, 2025

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Opening Remarks by H.E. Amb. Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, CEO of APRM at the 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration

Excellencies,
Honourable Ministers,
Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

1. It is my honour to address this 8th Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration, a key organ of our Union entrusted with advancing the continent’s economic integration, strengthening macroeconomic stability and shaping policies that drive sustainable development across Africa. I would like to thank the AUC for successfully convening this important session.

Dates:

October 02, 2025

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