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Partnerships for sustainable industrialization in Africa: lessons from the operationalization of the AfCFTA in LDCs (EIF, ODI)

MTAVARES1 — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

15 September 2023.

Recording here: Partnerships for sustainable industrialization in Africa - YouTube

Information here: WTO | Public Forum 2023 - "It is Time for Action"

Increased industrialization as a tool for economic diversification and the building of productive capacities if left unchecked could result in negative environmental impacts. The AfCFTA presents significant promise for Africa's development. In the context of rapidly advancing environmental degradation and climate change, the AfCFTA must also serve as a lever for sustainable growth on the continent in line with Africa's agenda 2063. Achieving sustainable development in Africa will entail quickening the pace of industrialisation in a way that is environmentally sustainable. This will require a green industrialisation that includes key components to reduce environmental footprints. In this session, partner perspectives will be shared on the implementation of the AfCFTA particularly efforts towards the use of the AfCFTA as an instrument for advancing green growth within the free trade area. In addition, the role of trade related technical assistance particularly national implementation arrangements in advancing green industrialisation will be explored.

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Industrial development

Africa

AfCFTA

EIF

ODI

Green growth

Sustainability

From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award recognizes scientists from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It carries a cash award of USD4,000. The 2022 award will honour a scientist working in an area relevant to sustainability. The deadline for nominations is 20 April 2022. More information here.

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From TWAS/UNESCO: Call for nominations for award recognizing scientists from LDCs

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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