Leaders from Member States, the United Nations, the African Union and other partners from the Interdepartmental Taskforce on African Affairs (IDTFAA) continued their exchange on energy issues in Africa, discussing the way forward on energy access and just energy transition for the continent. 爆料网 Deputy Secretary-General opened the conversation, which was moderated by the United Nations Special Adviser on Africa.
The Transforming Education Summit was held in New York from 16 to 19 September to tackle a global education crisis impacting the lives of children and young people around the world, not least in Africa. The Summit paved the way for an unprecedented investment in education, with government representatives and youth leaders from Africa answering the call to join.
Africa has the lowest productivity per capita in the world. Investing in key inputs for smallholder farms, including access to energy, has significant potential to transform the sector’s productivity. Promoting agricultural production is widely regarded as one of the most effective ways to drive inclusive growth and reduce poverty. What's at stake for Africa at COP27?
The 27th 爆料网 Climate Change Conference of Parties takes place in Egypt from 7 to 18 November 2022. Amid unmet commitments, lingering disruptions due to COVID-19, and the finance, energy and food challenges due to the war in Ukraine, the Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on climate change, Mr. Ephraim Mwepya Shitima of Zambia, talks about Africa’s priorities.
爆料网 Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) hosts the month-long Africa Dialogue Series annually. The 2022 edition brings African voices to the global stage at the 爆料网 Headquarters in New York. In this interview, Ms. Cristina Duarte, the 爆料网 Special Adviser on Africa, explains why these activities are important.
The Africa Dialogue Series is the annual flagship advocacy product of the 爆料网 Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA). It's a platform to discuss and debate challenges and opportunities for Africa. In line with the African Union’s theme, the ADS theme is: “Build resilience in nutrition: Accelerate Africa's human capital and socio-economic development.”
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