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ADS 2025, Sub-theme 2 – Documentary Videos
In Focus
Latest updates
- Attend the High-Level Policy Dialogue on 30 May at 3 p.m. (New York time) in Conference Room 4, UNHQ, New York or watch online on UN Web TV or on our website on YouTube in English and French.
In case you missed it
- 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.
Week 2 | Day 1 - 12 May
The second week of the Africa Dialogue Series (ADS) 2025 focuses on critical areas that affect the daily lives of Africans and the African Diaspora. This week, the African Union Commission (AUC), the UN Economic Council for Africa (UNECA), the Pan African Parliament (PAP) and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) steer the conversation with focus on the sub-theme: "Understanding the Present: Economic, Social and Cultural Justice for Sustainable Development." To set the tone for discussions, this week starts with a series of documentary videos around the sub-theme.
UNECA Presents
Why is borrowing more expensive for African nations?
This episode of the #SustainableAfricaSeries unpacks the process and politics behind #CreditRatings - and how perception can cost countries billions. It also examines the impact of high interest rates on Africa's development.
Rethinking Africa's Economic Future
This video illustrates how the past and the present intersect. This episode of The Sustainable Africa Series, looks at the "paradox of plenty" - why Africa, a continent rich in natural resources, remains burdened by poverty, hunger, and debt. Recorded at the African Economic Conference (AEC2024) in Botswana, the discussion explores actionable solutions to transform Africa’s wealth into prosperity for its people. From innovative financing and regional integration to empowering the next generation of leaders, this episode highlights bold ideas for building Africa’s economic independence and shaping its future.