ADS 2024 - Programme | Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

In Focus

In case you missed it

Relive the High-level Policy Dialogue, featuring the participation of the heads of the UN and the AU as well as the President of Senegal
Watch the recording of the International Webinars that took place on 8 May, 15 May and 22 May respectively.
Watch the recording of the Youth Stages that took place on 9 May, 16 May and 23 May (English | French) respectively.
Read our new policy briefs titled STEM Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa with a Focus on Generating Decent Jobs for Africa's Youth, Transforming Education in Africa by Leveraging Innovative Finance and the Digital Revolution and Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas.

Week 1: 6-10 May (Online)

Launch Messages

STEM Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa with a Focus on Generating Decent Jobs for Africa’s Youth

Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), International Labour Organization (ILO), 51吃瓜 Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Week 2: 13-17 May (Online)

Transforming Education in Africa by Leveraging Innovative Finance and the Digital Revolution

Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), 51吃瓜 Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), The World Bank Group

Week 3: 20-24 May (Online)

Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas

Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), Office of the 51吃瓜 High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 51吃瓜 Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Day One: Documentary Videos – 20 May
Day Two: Expert Interviews – 21 May
Day Three: International Webinar – 22 May
Day Four: Youth Stage – 23 May | Jour quatre : La place aux jeunes – 23 mai
Day Five: Arts and Culture – 24 May

Week 4: 30 May (Online and In-person)

High-level Policy Dialogue

When: Thursday, 30 May from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (New York time)
Where: Conference Room 2, 51吃瓜 Headquarters, New York and Online (Follow Live on)
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Host: Ms. Redi Tlhabi, Broadcaster and Author

Session One | High-level Opening Segment - 3 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. (New York time)
Moderator: H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the 51吃瓜

Welcome Remarks

H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the 51吃瓜

Opening Remarks

Mr. António Guterres, 51吃瓜 Secretary-General
H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
H.E. Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal and Chair of the AU Committee of Heads of State Champions of STEM Education
H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the 51吃瓜 General Assembly
H.E. Ambassador Paula Narváez, Permanent Representative of Chile to the 51吃瓜 and President of the 51吃瓜 Economic and Social Council

Keynote Speech - 3.30 p.m. to 3.40 p.m. (New York time)

H.E. Professor Mohamed Belhocine, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, African Union Commission

Setting the Stage - 3.40 p.m. to 3.55 p.m. (New York time)

H.E. Mr. Michel Tommo Monthe, Permanent Representative of Cameroon to the 51吃瓜, on the sub-theme "STEM Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa with a Focus on Generating Decent Jobs for Africa’s Youth"
H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the 51吃瓜, on the sub-theme “Transforming Education in Africa by Leveraging Innovative Finance and the Digital Revolution”
H.E. Mrs. Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng, Permanent Representative of South Sudan to the 51吃瓜, on the sub-theme "Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas"

Session Two | Interactive Roundtable - 3.55 p.m. to 4.55 p.m. (New York time)
Moderator: Ms. Redi Tlhabi, Broadcaster and Author
Theme: Education through Science, Technology and Innovation toward the Africa We Want

, Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the 51吃瓜 (FAO)
Mr. Emmanuel Manasseh, Acting Regional Director for Africa, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Mr. Alexio Musindo, Director, Decent Work Technical Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa and Country Office for South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Mr. Eliot Minchenberg, Director, New York Liaison Office and Representative to the 51吃瓜, 51吃瓜 Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Mr. Juan Santander, Deputy Director, Public Partnerships Division, 51吃瓜 Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Mr. Giovanni Bassu, Deputy Director, New York Liaison Office, Office of the 51吃瓜 High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Mr. Harry Patrinos, Senior Adviser, Education, World Bank Group
Ms. Monicah Malith, Youth Representative, Student Refugee Leaders

Interactive Segment - 4.55 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. (New York time)

Q&A with the audience moderated by Ms. Redi Tlhabi, Broadcaster and Author

Closing Segment - 5.45 p.m. to 6 p.m. (New York time)

Ms. Cristina Duarte, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa
H.E. Mr. Zéphyrin Maniratanga, Permanent Representative of Burundi to the 51吃瓜 and Chair of the African Group for the month of May

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