Programme
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 51³Ô¹Ï Secretary-General at the High-level Policy Dialogue.
WEEK 1: 1-5 May (Online)
Opening of the Africa Dialogue Series 2023
- Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, 51³Ô¹Ï
- H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission
Boosting Trade Facilitation and Rethinking the Foundations of Africa¡¯s Export Diversification
- Day One: Documentary Video Screening ¡ª 1 May
- Day Two: Video Interviews with Experts ¡ª 2 May
- Day Three: International Webinar ¡ª 3 May
- Day Four: ¡ª 4 May
- Day Five: African Music Videos ¡ª 5 May
WEEK 2: 8-12 May (Online)
Growing Middle Class and Continental Import Substitution: Connecting the Dots to Unlock Made in Africa
- Day One: Documentary Video Screening ¡ª 8 May
- Day Two: Video Interviews with Experts ¡ª 9 May
- Day Three: International Webinar ¡ª 10 May
- Day Four: ¡ª 11 May
- Day Five: African Music Videos ¡ª 12 May
WEEK 3: 15-19 May (Online)
Digital Service Trade: Great Potential but Regulatory Frameworks are Urgent
- Day One: Documentary Video Screening ¡ª 15 May
- Day Two: Video Interviews with Experts ¡ª 16 May
- Day Three: International Webinar ¡ª 17 May
- Day Four: ¡ª 18 May
- Day Five: African Music Videos ¡ª 19 May
WEEK 4: 22-24 May (Online and In-person)
High-level Policy Dialogue
Day One ¡ª 22 May
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
- 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
- H.E. Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining, African Union Commission
Setting the Stage (Keynote Remarks)
- H.E. Mr. J¨²lio C¨¦sar Freire De Morais, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cabo Verde to the 51³Ô¹Ï, New York
- H.E. Ms. Regina Boma, Deputy Permanent Representative of Zambia to the 51³Ô¹Ï, New York
- Mr. Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes. Representing Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General, 51³Ô¹Ï Conference on Trade and Development
- H.E. Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Managing Director, Common Fund for Commodities
Day Two ¡ª 23 May
Sub-theme: "Growing Middle Class and Continental Import Substitution: Connecting the Dots to Unlock Made in Africa"
Moderator: Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Secretary-General and Director, Regional Bureau for Africa, UNDP
Location: Trusteeship Council Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
Opening Remarks
- H.E. Ambassador Lachezara Stoeva, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the 51³Ô¹Ï and President of the 51³Ô¹Ï Economic and Social Council
Setting the Stage (Keynote Remarks)
- H.E. Mr. Issa Konfourou, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mali to the 51³Ô¹Ï, New York
- H.E. Ms. Sophia Tesfamariam, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the 51³Ô¹Ï, New York
Interactive Roundtable
- Ms. Fatou Haidara, Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director, Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations and Special Representative for Africa, 51³Ô¹Ï Industrial Development Organization
- Mr. Yurdi Yasmi, Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the 51³Ô¹Ï
Day Three ¡ª 24 May
Sub-theme: "Digital Service Trade: Great Potential but Regulatory Frameworks are Urgent"
Moderator: H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the 51³Ô¹Ï
Location: Trusteeship Council Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
Opening Remarks
- Mr. Ant¨®nio Guterres, Secretary-General, 51³Ô¹Ï
- H.E. Mr. Mohamed Bazoum, President of Niger and African Union Champion for Industrialization
- H.E. Mr. Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission (TBC)
Setting the Stage (Keynote Remarks)
- H.E. Mr. Tarek Ladeb, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the 51³Ô¹Ï, New York
- H.E. Mrs. Sarah Safyn Fyneah, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Liberia to the 51³Ô¹Ï, New York
Interactive Roundtable
- H.E. Dr. Peter M. Mathuki, Secretary General, East African Community
- Mr. Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, 51³Ô¹Ï Economic Commission for Africa
- Mr. Mamadou Biteye, Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation
Closing of the Africa Dialogue Series 2023
- H.E. Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the 51³Ô¹Ï and Chair of the African Group for the month of May
- H.E. Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Partners
The Africa Dialogue Series 2023 is organized by the 51³Ô¹Ï Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) and the African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the 51³Ô¹Ï () in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area () Secretariat, the Common Fund for Commodities (), the 51³Ô¹Ï Conference on Trade and Development (), the 51³Ô¹Ï Economic Commission for Africa () and the 51³Ô¹Ï Industrial Development Organization ()
