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ADS 2024 - Programme
In Focus
In case you missed it
- Relive the High-level Policy Dialogue, featuring the participation of the heads of the 缅北禁地and the AU as well as the President of Senegal
- Watch the recording of the International Webinars that took place on 8 May, 15 May and 22 May respectively.
- Watch the recording of the Youth Stages that took place on 9 May, 16 May and 23 May (English | French) respectively.
- Read our new policy briefs titled STEM Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa with a Focus on Generating Decent Jobs for Africa's Youth, Transforming Education in Africa by Leveraging Innovative Finance and the Digital Revolution and Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas.
Week 1: 6-10 May (Online)
Launch Messages
- Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
- H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission
STEM Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa with a Focus on Generating Decent Jobs for Africa’s Youth
Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Day One: Documentary Videos – 6 May
- Day Two: Expert Interviews – 7 May
- Day Three: International Webinar – 8 May
- Day Four: Youth Stage – 9 May
- Day Five: Arts and Culture – 10 May
Week 2: 13-17 May (Online)
Transforming Education in Africa by Leveraging Innovative Finance and the Digital Revolution
Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), The World Bank Group
- Day One: Documentary Videos – 13 May
- Day Two: Expert Interviews – 14 May
- Day Three: International Webinar – 15 May
- Day Five: Arts and Culture – 17 May
Week 3: 20-24 May (Online)
Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas
Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
- Day One: Documentary Videos – 20 May
- Day Two: Expert Interviews – 21 May
- Day Three: International Webinar – 22 May
- Day Four: Youth Stage – 23 May | Jour quatre : La place aux jeunes – 23 mai
- Day Five: Arts and Culture – 24 May
Week 4: 30 May (Online and In-person)
High-level Policy Dialogue
When: Thursday, 30 May from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (New York time)
Where: Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York and Online (Follow Live on)
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Host: Ms. Redi Tlhabi, Broadcaster and Author
Moderator: H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations
Welcome Remarks
- H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations
Opening Remarks
- Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
- H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
- H.E. Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal and Chair of the AU Committee of Heads of State Champions of STEM Education
- H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
- H.E. Ambassador Paula Narváez, Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations and President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council
- H.E. Professor Mohamed Belhocine, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, African Union Commission
- H.E. Mr. Michel Tommo Monthe, Permanent Representative of Cameroon to the United Nations, on the sub-theme "STEM Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa with a Focus on Generating Decent Jobs for Africa’s Youth"
- H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the sub-theme “Transforming Education in Africa by Leveraging Innovative Finance and the Digital Revolution”
- H.E. Mrs. Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng, Permanent Representative of South Sudan to the United Nations, on the sub-theme "Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas"
Moderator: Ms. Redi Tlhabi, Broadcaster and Author
Theme: Education through Science, Technology and Innovation toward the Africa We Want
- , Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Mr. Emmanuel Manasseh, Regional Director for Africa, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Mr. Alexio Musindo, Director, Decent Work Technical Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa and Country Office for South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini and Lesotho, International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Mr. Eliot Minchenberg, Director, New York Liaison Office and Representative to the United Nations, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- Mr. Juan Santander, Deputy Director, Public Partnerships Division, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
- Mr. Giovanni Bassu, Deputy Director, New York Liaison Office, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Mr. Harry Patrinos, Senior Adviser, Education, World Bank Group
- Ms. Monicah Malith, Youth Representative, Student Refugee Leaders
- Q&A with the audience moderated by Ms. Redi Tlhabi, Broadcaster and Author
- Ms. Cristina Duarte, Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa
- H.E. Mr. Zéphyrin Maniratanga, Permanent Representative of Burundi to the United Nations and Chair of the African Group for the month of May