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Africa's Bold Commitment to Clean Cooking at COP29 Marks a Milestone for Sustainable Development
At COP 29, the Africa Pavilion hosted a pivotal high-level event, Addressing Clean Cooking Challenges in Africa, underscoring the critical importance of prioritizing clean cooking in global climate dialogues.
G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration
Joint statement for the celebration of Africa Industrialization Day 2024
Strategic Infrastructure Financing to Take Center Stage as Addis Ababa Prepares for PIDA Week 2024 in November
The 2024 edition of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week, will take place from November 25 to November 29, 2024, at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The weeklong strategic event is dedicated to advancing Africa’s infrastructure development agenda, aligning with the continent’s urgent needs for sustainable growth.
The 8th Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week
Founded in 2015, PIDA Week has evolved into a crucial platform for stakeholders to drive the continent’s infrastructure agenda forward. PIDA Week 2024 is poised to be a landmark event, dedicated to showcasing the remarkable progress and successes achieved across the and its diverse stakeholders.
African Union Launches the African Energy Efficiency Programme and the African Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP 29 to Advancing Energy Productivity in the Continent
Baku, Azerbaijan – 15 November 2024: In a crucial step towards securing a sustainable and energy-efficient future for the African continent, the African Union (AU) launched the African Energy Efficiency Programme and the African Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The high-level meeting, organised by the African Energy Commission (AFREC) of the African Union at the Africa Pavilion, underscored the role of energy efficiency in closing the energy access gap and driving the transformation of Africa's energy systems.
Enhancing School Meal Programs for Better Nutrition and Education: Paving the Way for Africa’s Future
he African Union Commission’s Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), in collaboration with key partners, hosted impactful sessions during the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX) conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Third Global Partnership for Education’s (GPE’s) Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Continental Symposium
Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Continental Research Symposium 2024. Theme: "Building Resilient Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive Quality and Relevant Education in Africa"
AU Commission Undertakes Successful Assessment Mission in Readiness for the Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP Agenda
Ahead of the upcoming African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Agenda, the African Union (AU) Commission concluded an assessment mission from November 12-14, 2024 in the Republic of Uganda, that will host the summit in July 2024