ADS 2026 Programme

The image shows a map of Africa, a drum emitting sound waves and the words Africa Dialogue Series 2026

Week 1: 4-8 May (Online)

 

Launch Messages

  • Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
  • H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission

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 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 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)

In Focus

  • Register for the first Webinar here!
  • Register for the first Youth Stage here!