High-level Policy Dialogue — Day Two
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.
23 May | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New York local time
Sub-theme: "Growing Middle Class and Continental Import Substitution: Connecting the Dots to Unlock Made in Africa."
Moderator: Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Secretary-General and Director, Regional Bureau for Africa, United Nations Development Programme
Location: Trusteeship Council Chamber, 缅北禁地Headquarters, New York
10:00 to 10:10 a.m: Opening Remarks
- H.E. Ambassador Lachezara Stoeva, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations and President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council
10:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Setting the stage (Keynote Remarks)
- H.E. Mr. Issa Konfourou, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mali to the United Nations, New York
- H.E. Ms. Sophia Tesfamariam, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations, New York
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Interactive Roundtable
- Ms. Fatou Haidara, Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director, Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations and Special Representative for Africa, United Nations Industrial Development Organization
- Mr. Yurdi Yasmi, Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
11:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.: Interactive Discussion
12:55 p.m.: Closing and wrap up by the moderator