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Excellencies;
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group,
Please note: This live event features speakers using multiple languages. If you prefer to watch in English only, you can do so here: https://livestream.com/africanunion/events/11093345
The Press Briefing will have cover The commemoration of ECOSOCC @20 involves reflecting on its 20-year journey and impact, along with an announcement for CSOs to apply for mid-term ECOSOCC elections and details on the rollout of ECOSOCC National Chapters, alongside the introduction of a harmonized and functional peace and security database.
The press briefing provided an update on the post-Malabo development process, highlighted preparations for the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, and discussed the implementation of the Nairobi Declaration and COP28 outcomes concerning climate finance for agriculture and green growth in Africa.
Mr. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, ARC Group Director General and United Nations Assistant Secretary General will talk a bout the African Risk Capacity (ARC) developments and Africa’s Climate and Disaster Risk Financing landscape.
H.E. Prof. Mohammed Belhocine Briefed on the Theme of the Year: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa
H.E. Samate Cessouma Minata, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS) press briefing
will cover topics including the African Medicines Agency, the African Humanitarian Agency, the Great Museum of Africa,
Migration and Mobility, and the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons
H.E. Amb. Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Mining (ETTIM), will address the topic of Human Capital Development for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa.
Speakers at the official opening of the Executive Council included AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Taye Atske Selassie, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, and Chair of the AU Executive Council Dhoihir Dhoulkamal.
