Public Presentation on Africa’s Financing Stability Mechanism and of the Strategic Framework on Key Actions to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa (IGS)

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février 15, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY

Public Presentation on Africa’s Financing Stability Mechanism and of the Strategic Framework on Key Actions to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa (IGS)

INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

WHAT: The African Union, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is pleased to invite Member States and the media to the public presentation of two reports:

Africa Financing Stability Mechanism (AFSM) – it provides concessional refinancing, reducing default risks.
Launch of the Strategic Framework on Key Actions to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa (IGS) - a roadmap for fostering equitable and sustainable development.

WHEN: 15 February 2025
WHERE: Medium Conference Hall, AU HQ, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

TIME: 14:30 – 15:30 hrs

Speakers include:

H.E Moussa Faki MAHAMAT, Chairperson, African Union Commission
Dr. Akinwumi A. ADESINA, President, African Development Bank Group
H.E. Hakainde HICHILEMA, President, Republic of Zambia
William RUTO, President, Republic of Kenya
H.E Samia Suluhu HASSAN, President, United Republic of Tanzania
H.E. Bola Ahmed TINUBU, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
H.E Cyril RAMAPHOSA, President, Republic of South Africa
H.E Patrice TALON, President, Republic of Benin
Mr. Aziz AKHANNOUCH, Prime Minister, Kingdom of Morocco
H.E. John MAHAMA, President, Republic of Ghana
H.E Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH, President, Republic of Namibia
Mr. Azali ASSOUMANI, President of Comoros
Mr. Umaro Sissoco EMBALÓ, President Guinea-Bissau
Mr. Teodoro Obiang NGUEMA, President of Equatorial Guinea
Mr. Emmerson MNANGAGWA, President of Zimbabwe
Mr. Daniel CHAPO, President of Mozambique
Mr. Abiy AHMED, Prime Minister of Ethiopia
Mr. Alassane OUATTARA, President of the Republic of Ivory Coast
H.E. Ambassador Albert MUCHANGA, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals
Prof. Kevin URAMA, Chief Economist & Vice President, African Development Bank Group
Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS, CEO, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD

The reports are key to advancing Africa’s development agenda, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They provide actionable pathways for addressing financial challenges, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainable economic growth.

Members of the press are invited to cover the event and engage with high-level speakers and stakeholders.

For more information contact

Janet Faith Adhiambo Ochieng | Information and Communication. Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: Ochiengj@Africa-union.org