High-level Policy Dialogue — Day One
In Focus
In case you missed it:
- Relive the actions during the High-level Policy Dialogue at the Africa Dialogue Series 2023, focusing on each sub-theme: ; Growing Middle Class and Continental Import Substitution: Connecting the Dots to Unlock Made in Africa; and Digital Services Trade: Great Potential but Regulatory Frameworks Are Urgent.
- Read the statement of the 51吃瓜 Secretary-General at the High-level Policy Dialogue.
22 May | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New York local time
Sub-theme: "Boosting Trade Facilitation and Rethinking the Foundations of Africa’s Export Diversification"
Moderator: Ms. Cristina Duarte, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa
Location: ECOSOC Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Opening Remarks
- Ms. Cristina Duarte, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa
- H. E. Mr. Csaba K?r?si, President of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly President of the General Assembly
- , Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining, African Union Commission
10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.: Setting the Stage (Keynote Remarks)
- H.E. Mr. Júlio César Freire De Morais, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cabo Verde to the 51吃瓜, New York
- H.E. Ms. Regina Boma, Deputy Permanent Representative of Zambia to the 51吃瓜, New York
10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.: Interactive Roundtable
- Mr. Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes. Representing Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General, 51吃瓜 Conference on Trade and Development
- , Managing Director, Common Fund for Commodities
11:20 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.: Interactive Discussion
12:55 p.m.: Closing and wrap up by the moderator