Video Interviews with Experts
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 | Day Two — 2 May
We continue to focus on the sub-theme "Boosting Trade Facilitation and Rethinking the Foundations of Africa’s Export Diversification," with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTAOpens a new window) Secretariat, the Common Fund for Commodities (CFCOpens a new window) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTADOpens a new window) collaborating to bring key activities and materials to underpin the exchanges throughout the week, including the following video interviews with experts. Join the discussion by watching the videos, sharing your ideas and mobilizing support on social media using the hashtags: #ADS2023, #AfricaDialogueSeries and #AfCFTA
Supporting smallholder farmers through investments provided by the Common Fund for Commodities
Omou Daou of the African Union Commission interviews Dr. Ruth Kinoti on how a social enterprise called Shalem Investments that Dr. Kinoti leads as Chief Executive Officer is actively working towards commercialization of smallhoder farming and providing consumers with safe, nutritious and affordable food.