VENUE: UNHQ, 4th fl., 405 E 42nd St., 1st Ave, New York
Date: 12 October 2016 Time: 08:30am - 11:45am
Theme: De-Risking Infrastructure Investment in Africa
Launch of a report titled, “Continental Business Network Report on De-risking Infrastructure and Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Projects in Africa”
The media breakfast will be a rare opportunity for the media to engage the Chief Executive Officer of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, on NEPAD’s programme, projects implementation and other important issues pertaining to the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
Dr. Mayaki was appointed NEPAD CEO in 2009. Before joining NEPAD, he was the Executive Director of The Platform supporting rural development in Africa. From 2000 to 2004, he was a visiting professor at the University of Paris XI where he taught international affairs and international organizations. From 1996 to 2000, Dr. Mayaki served in various positions in the Government of Niger, including as Minister of Foreign Affairs and as Prime Minister. Dr. Mayaki holds a master’s degree from the National School of Public Administration, Québec, Canada, and a PhD in Administrative Sciences from the University of Paris.
RSVP: Send name, media organization and contact information to Kingsley Ighobor at ighobor@un.org
