diplomacy&development

Les discussions ont porté sur l'unité, l'investissement responsable et l'exploitation du dividende démographique de l'Afrique pour accélérer la croissance économique. En marge de l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies, CGLU Afrique ( http://www.UCLGA.org ), l'organisation faîtière représentant la voix des collectivités locales et infranationales sur le continent africain, a organisé le tout premier Forum US-Afrique des Investisseurs Municipaux et Sous-souverains à l'hôtel Wall Street à New York. Le Forum a réuni une centaine de participants représentant les institutions de l'Union africaine, les agences de coopération des États-Unis, les législateurs des États américains du Black Caucus, les maires et responsables des collectivités locales et infranationales, les institutions de financement du développement et les milieux d'affaires d'Afrique et des États-Unis.   Les travaux du Forum se sont articulés autour de trois séquences : la séance d'o...

Baaba Maal et Aisha Augie La Global Africa Business Initiative célèbre des avancées majeures dans l’écosystème du commerce et de l’investissement en Afrique. Unstoppable Africa 2023 referme ses portes sur une édition qui laissera un profond impact positif sur le continent africain. L’événement de deux jours de la Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) vise à promouvoir la place de l’Afrique dans l’économie mondial et à mettre le continent sur la carte des principales destinations pour les affaires, les activités commerciales et les investissements. De nature à changer la donne, cette réunion en marge de l’Assemblée générale des Nations Unies a non seulement tracé la voie de la croissance économique, mais a également renforcé le rôle central de la GABI en tant que catalyseur du changement et du progrès.  Lors de la deuxième journée de l’événement, Caroline Wanga, CEO d’Essence Ventures, a souligné l’importance d’une représentation authentique des récits africains. Elle a rappelé q...

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed Global Africa Business Initiative Celebrates Breakthroughs in Africa’s Trade and Investment Journey. Unstoppable Africa 2023 has concluded, leaving a profound mark on the African continent. The two-day Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event aims to boost Africa’s standing in the global economy and establish the continent as the foremost destination for business, trade, and investment. This transformative gathering on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly has not only chartered the course for economic growth but has also solidified GABI’s pivotal role as a catalyst for change and progress.  On the second day of the event, Caroline Wanga, CEO of Essence Ventures, emphasized the importance of authentically portraying African narratives. She highlighted that the continent's rich heritage has traditionally been expressed through its unique storytelling methods. Wanga stated, "In discussing Africa, it's vital to engage in ...

Millions of families would lose access to vital humanitarian services in health, protection, and livelihood rebuilding. As U.S. legislators race to reach an agreement on the government's FY24 fiscal year budget, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning that proposed cuts to humanitarian aid would have a catastrophic effect on global security, including food insecurity, child survival and the response to the climate crisis. The IRC is urging Congress to protect foreign assistance and humanitarian programs given the moral and strategic imperative. Humanitarian needs are at an all-time high this year. 363 million people require humanitarian aid. Cutting aid at a time of record needs would be nothing short of catastrophic for millions. This call comes as the acceleration of armed conflicts, economic turmoil, and the climate crisis continues to take a toll on the world's most vulnerable countries and failed states. With over 110 million people displaced worldwide, the nee...

At the 70th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held in August 2020, Ministers of Health recommended that the WHO Leadership Programme for Health Transformation in Africa, be extended to Ministries of Health in the Region. Quality Health leadership has been recognized as a key to ensuring progress in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially goal three on health.  At the 70th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held in August 2020, Ministers of Health recommended that the WHO Leadership Programme for Health Transformation in Africa, be extended to Ministries of Health in the Region.  In Ghana, WHO and the Ministry of Health, with support from the UK Department of Health and Social Care through the health workforce programme are leveraging the programme to build the necessary leadership and management competencies to drive its reform agenda and effectively address the rapidly evolving health sector needs through the Leaders...

Following more than 15 years of negotiations, in March 2023 the UN successfully adopted a new global treaty to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Sweden has now signed the treaty, which establishes rules to limit environmental impacts and create marine protected areas in the high seas, which make up approximately 95 per cent of the volume of the world’s oceans. “This treaty is the most important international climate agreement since the Paris Agreement and provides substantially better conditions to protect biodiversity and counter climate change. The negotiations were successfully concluded during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU, and together with the EU and its Member States, we will push for swift ratification of the treaty so that it can enter into force as soon as possible,” says Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström. The treaty comprises four elements: (1) rules for areas-based management tools, including marine protected ar...

The Government is now increasing support to the World Food Programme (WFP) by SEK 239 million to immediately address the deepened global hunger crisis, which has been exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The funds will be used to address the huge needs in many of the world’s hardest hit countries. “Around the world, more people than ever are suffering from hunger. Sweden is helping to break and reverse this negative trend. Only two weeks have passed since the WFP requested more funds from its donors, and Sweden has been quick to respond with this support. We are committed to saving lives and ensuring that fewer people go hungry, not least women and children,” says Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell. With these additional funds, Sweden’s total support to the WFP will exceed SEK 1.35 billion in 2023. Sweden is announcing the additional support today in conjunction with Mr Forssell’s meeting with Executive Director of the...