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African Economic Conference 2022 on the theme ‘supporting climate-smart development in Africa’.
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9-11 December 2022
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Balaclava, Mauritius and virtually (hybrid conference) |
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The President of Mauritius, Prithvirajsing Roopun and a government delegation; the president of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina; the Assistant Administrator and the Regional Director for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, and leaders and representatives of African governments; UN Agencies, international organizations, the private sector, and academic institutions. |
African policymakers, ministers, economists, climate experts, researchers, youth, private sector leaders, development partners and academics will gather in Mauritius from 9-11 December for the 2022 African Economic Conference. The conference, which has the theme, ‘supporting climate-smart development in Africa, will provide a forum for discussion of Africa’s climate change challenges to identify opportunities and advance strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
Jointly organized by the African Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the conference will also provide a platform for key stakeholders to deliberate and draw lessons from successes and identify critical strategies for mobilizing financing to support low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Africa.
Over the three days, academics and young researchers will present solution-oriented research on how to accelerate climate action in Africa.
To register for online participation, click here.
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For more information and interview requests, please contact:
Emeka Anuforo, Communication and External Relations Department, African Development Bank, e.anuforo@afdb.org
Praise Nutakor, Communication Specialist, UNDP, praise.nutakor@undp.org
Ernest Cho Chi, Acting Communications Head, ECA, chi@un.org
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About UNDP
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow @UNDPAfrica
About the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund, and the Nigeria Trust Fund. On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. Visit: www.afdb.org/en
About (ECA)
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA’s) mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its Member States, foster intraregional integration and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. ECA is made up of 54 Member States and plays a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape. For more information, please visit: www.uneca.org