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: Boosting Trade Facilitation and Rethinking the Foundations of Africa’s Export Diversification; 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 United Nations 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, United Nations
- 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 — 1 May
- Day Two: Video Interviews with Experts — 2 May
- Day Three: International Webinar — 3 May
- Day Four: Youth Voices — 4 May
- Day Five: African Music Videos — 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 — 8 May
- Day Two: Video Interviews with Experts — 9 May
- Day Three: International Webinar — 10 May
- Day Four: Youth Voices — 11 May
- Day Five: African Music Videos — 12 May
WEEK 3: 15-19 May (Online)
Digital Service Trade: Great Potential but Regulatory Frameworks are Urgent
- Day One: Documentary Video Screening — 15 May
- Day Two: Video Interviews with Experts — 16 May
- Day Three: International Webinar — 17 May
- Day Four: Youth Voices — 18 May
- Day Five: African Music Videos — 19 May
WEEK 4: 22-24 May (Online and In-person)
High-level Policy Dialogue
Day One — 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 Kőrösi, 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. Júlio César Freire De Morais, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cabo Verde to the United Nations, New York
- H.E. Ms. Regina Boma, Deputy Permanent Representative of Zambia to the United Nations, New York
- Mr. Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa, LDCs and Special Programmes. Representing Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- H.E. Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Managing Director, Common Fund for Commodities
Day Two — 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 United Nations and President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Setting the Stage (Keynote Remarks)
- H.E. Mr. Issa Konfourou, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations, New York
- H.E. Ms. Sophia Tesfamariam, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations, 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, United Nations Industrial Development Organization
- Mr. Yurdi Yasmi, Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Day Three — 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 United Nations
Location: Trusteeship Council Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
Opening Remarks
- Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations
- 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 United Nations, New York
- H.E. Mrs. Sarah Safyn Fyneah, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, New York
Interactive Roundtable
- H.E. Dr. Peter M. Mathuki, Secretary General, East African Community
- Mr. Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, United Nations 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 United Nations 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 United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) and the African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations (AUPOM) in partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
