ADS 2026 Programme

Week 1: 4-8 May (Online)

A Strategic Asset Management Approach to Africa’s Water Resources

Organising Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African Development Bank (AfDB).

• Day One: Documentary Videos – 4 May

• Day Two: Expert Interviews – 5 May

• Day Three: International Webinar – 6 May

• Day Four: Youth Stage – 7 May

• Day Five: Arts and Culture – 8 May

Week 2: 11-15 May (Online)

Water and Sanitation as Drivers for Economic Transformation and Sustainable Urbanization

Organising Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), UN-Habitat, AUC/AUDA-NEPAD, and African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace (AYAP).

• Day One: Documentary Videos – 11 May

• Day Two: Expert Interviews – 12 May

• Day Three: International Webinar – 13 May

• Day Four: Youth Stage – 14 May

• Day Five: Arts and Culture – 15 May

Week 3: 18-22 May (Online)

Water and Sanitation for Peace, Energy, and Food Security

Organising Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Institute for Security Studies (ISS), African Development Bank (AfDB).

• Day One: Documentary Videos – 18 May

• Day Two: Expert Interviews – 19 May

• Day Three: International Webinar – 20 May

• Day Four: Youth Stage – 21 May | Jour quatre : La place aux jeunes – 21 mai

• Day Five: Arts and Culture – 22 May

Week 4: 29 May (Online and In-person)

High-level Policy Dialogue

When: Friday, 29 May from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (New York time)
Where: Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York and Online (Follow Live onUN Web TV or YouTube)