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ADS 2025 - High-level Policy Dialogue
In Focus
In case you missed it
- Watch the recording of the High-Level Policy Dialogue that took place on 30 May on UN Web TV or on our website on YouTube in English and French.
- Watch the recording of the International Webinars that took place on 7 May, 14 May and 21 May.
- Watch the recording of the Youth Stages that took place on 8 May,15 May and 22 May.
- Read our latest policy briefs on Learning from the Past: Transatlantic Slave Trade, Colonialism, Extractive Economies and Institutions in Africa, Understanding the Present: Economic, Social and Cultural Justice for Sustainable Development and Building the Future: Healing and Reparations towards Socio-Economic Justice for Africans and People of African Descent.
Join us live on 30 May at 3 p.m.
The annual Africa Dialogue Series (ADS) 2025 culminates with the High-level Policy Dialogue on 30 May from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. New York local time at the United Nations Headquarters and online. The HLPD is an interactive, forward-looking platform for global leaders and experts to exchange on the elaboration of actionable strategies for accelerating Africa's development. This segment of the ADS draws high-level policymakers and features the participation of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Presidents of the UN General Assembly, heads of UN entities, and several government representatives, delegates, other senior officials and members of civil society organizations and youth representatives.
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Watch the High-Level Policy Dialogue
Watch the Closing Remarks at the High-Level Policy Dialogue
Meet the Panel of Speakers
Programme of the High-level Policy Dialogue
When: Friday, 30 May from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (New York time)
Where: Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York and Online (Follow Live on UN Web TV or on YouTube in English and French)
Session One | High-level Opening Segment - 3 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. (New York time)
Moderator: H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations
Introductory Remarks and Moderator
- H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations
Welcome Remarks
- H. E. Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
Opening Remarks
- Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
- H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Session Two | Interactive Roundtable - 3.30 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. (New York time)
Moderator: Ms. Patricia Da Silva, PhD: Senior Programme Adviser, Global Coordinator Leave No One Behind - at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Moderator: Ms. Patricia Da Silva, PhD: Senior Programme Adviser, Global Coordinator Leave No One Behind - at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Sub-theme 1: Learning from the Past: Transatlantic Slave Trade, Colonialism, Extractive Economies and Institutions in Africa
- H.E. Ms Sophia Tesfamariam, Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations, New York
- Mr. William Carew, Head of Secretariat, African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC)
Sub-theme 2: Understanding the Present: Economic, Social and Cultural Justice for Sustainable Development
- H.E. Mr. Taonga Mushayavanhu, Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations, New York
- Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Mr. Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Sub-theme 3: Building the Future: Healing and Reparations towards Socio-Economic Justice for Africans and People of African Descent
- H.E. Mr. Coly Seck, Permanent Representative of Senegal to the United Nations, New York
- Ms. Diene Keita, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director (programs), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Ms. Alison Drayton, Assistant Secretary General Human and Social Development, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Discussant: African Youth Representative
- Dr. Daniel Chidubem Gbujie, Founder, Team 54 Project
Interactive Dialogue - Member States and other participants
- Ms. Cristina Duarte, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa
- H.E. Mr. Tesfaye Yilma Sabo, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia, Chair of the African Group for the month of May