High-level Policy Dialogue — Day Three
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: ; 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.
24 May | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New York local time
Sub-theme: "Digital Services Trade: Great Potential but Regulatory Frameworks Are Urgent."
Moderator: H.E. Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations
Location: Trusteeship Council Chamber, UN Headquarters, New York
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Opening Remarks
- H.E. Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
- H.E. Mr. Mohamed Bazoum, President of Niger (AU Champion for Industrialization)
- H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.: Setting the stage (Keynote Remarks)
- H.E. Mr. Tarek Ladeb, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the United Nations, New York
- H.E. Mrs. Sarah Safyn Fyneah, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, New York
10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.: Interactive Roundtable
- H.E. Dr. Peter M. Mathuki, Secretary-General, East African Community
- Mr. Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
- Mr. Mamadou Biteye, Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation
11:20 am to 12:30 p.m: Interactive Discussion
12:30 to 12:40 p.m: Closing remarks
- H.E. Mr. Wamkele Mene, AfCFTA Secretary-General
12:40 to 1:00 p.m: Closing of the Africa Dialogue Series 2023
- H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations and Chair of the African Group for May
- H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)