PRESS INVITATION

Fourth China-DAC Study Group on Promotion of Private Enterprise

The Fourth Meeting of the China – Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Study Group, which kicked off yesterday, Wednesday 16 February 2011 at the headquarters of the African Union, Ethiopia under the theme: “Enterprise Development and Economic Transformation: Creating the Enabling Environment” will end today, Thursday 17 February 2011.

Jointly organized by the African Union Commission (AUC), the International Poverty Reduction Centre in China (IPRCC) an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD-DAC); and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the policy dialogue is aimed to facilitate the sharing of experiences and promote learning on economic growth and poverty reduction between China, African countries and OECD‑DAC Members.

The Closing ceremony is scheduled to take place as from 5:00 pm at the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Dr. Maxwell Mkwezalamba, Commissioner for Economic Affairs of the African Union, is expected to present a key note address to close the forum.

Journalists are invited to cover the official closing ceremony of the Fourth Meeting of the China – (DAC) Study Group, today at 5:00 pm at the Addis Ababa HILTON HOTEL.