Partnerships for sustainable industrialization in Africa: lessons from the operationalization of the AfCFTA in LDCs (EIF, ODI)

MTAVARES1 — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

15 September 2023.

Recording here: Partnerships for sustainable industrialization in Africa - YouTube

Information here: WTO | Public Forum 2023 - "It is Time for Action"

Increased industrialization as a tool for economic diversification and the building of productive capacities if left unchecked could result in negative environmental impacts. The AfCFTA presents significant promise for Africa's development. In the context of rapidly advancing environmental degradation and climate change, the AfCFTA must also serve as a lever for sustainable growth on the continent in line with Africa's agenda 2063. Achieving sustainable development in Africa will entail quickening the pace of industrialisation in a way that is environmentally sustainable. This will require a green industrialisation that includes key components to reduce environmental footprints. In this session, partner perspectives will be shared on the implementation of the AfCFTA particularly efforts towards the use of the AfCFTA as an instrument for advancing green growth within the free trade area. In addition, the role of trade related technical assistance particularly national implementation arrangements in advancing green industrialisation will be explored.

tags:

Industrial development

Africa

AfCFTA

EIF

ODI

Green growth

Sustainability

Africa Regional Review ahead of LDC5

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Monday, 22 February 2021 - 9:00am to Friday, 26 February 2021 - 6:00pm

22-26 February 2021. The Africa Regional Review meeting is expected to review the implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action (IPoA) in the region, as 33 out of 46 LDCs are located in Africa. They face multiple challenges in achieving the goals and targets of the IPoA, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as well as Agenda 2063. Their structural constraints are compounded by new and emerging challenges, including those posed by ongoing conflict, the climate crisis, COVID-19 and their devastating impacts.

More information here.

tags:

LDC5

Africa

COVID-19

Istanbul Programme of Action - IPoA

LDC Portal - International Support Measures for Least Developed Countries - Africa

Partnerships for sustainable industrialization in Africa: lessons from the operationalization of the AfCFTA in LDCs (EIF, ODI)

Africa Regional Review ahead of LDC5