Tuesday, 25 May
10 a.m.–12 p.m. (virtual informal meeting)
Thematic panel discussion 2:
Leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation to fight multidimensional vulnerabilities and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Chairs:
• H.E. Mrs. Marie Chatardová, Permanent Representative of Czech Republic
• H.E. Mr. Perks Master Clemency Ligoya, Permanent Representative of Malawi
Keynote speakers:
• H.E. Mr. Sajeeb Wazed, Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
• Mr. Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union
Panelists:
• Ms. Thelma Quaye, Head of Digital Infrastructure and Capacity Building, Smart Africa Secretariat
• Dr. Shahid Yusuf, Chief Economist of The Growth Dialogue, George Washington University School of Business and Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University SAIS
• Mr. Joshua Setipa, Managing Director, Technology Bank for LDCs
Interactive discussion
3–5 p.m. (virtual informal meeting)
Thematic panel discussion 3:
Structural transformation as a driver of prosperity
Chair:
• H.E. Mr. Taye Atskeselassie Made, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia
Keynote speakers:
• H.E. Mr. Faruk Kaymakci, Deputy Foreign Minister and Director for EU Affairs of Turkey [Statement]
• H.E. Mr. Amadou Hott, Minister of the Economy, Planning and International Cooperation of Senegal (tbc)
Panelists:
• Dr. Agnes Kalibata, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General to the Food Systems Summit [Statement]
• Mr. Paul Akiwumi, Director, Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes of UNCTAD
• Mr. Gauri Pradhan, International Coordinator, LDC Watch [Statement]
Interactive discussion