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| Africa’s Development Pathways in a Fragmenting World: Youth, Regional Integration and Sustainable Growth A UN DESA Global Policy Dialogue Friday, 8 May 2026 12:30-14:00 EAT (Addis Ababa) /
11:30-13:00 CEST (Geneva) / 05:00-06:30 EDT (New York) Africa Hall, UN Conference Centre
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and online Register for in-person participation: bit.ly/8mayinperson Register for online participation: bit.ly/8mayonline
- How can Africa strengthen economic opportunities amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty?
- How can Africa’s youth drive inclusive growth and resilience in a fragmenting global economy?
- Why is regional integration a critical lever for sustainable development across the continent?
Join the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) for a conversation on "Africa’s Development Pathways in a Fragmenting World: Youth, Regional Integration and Sustainable Growth," taking place on Friday, 8 May 2026, from 12:30–14:00 EAT (05:00–06:30 EDT), in Addis Ababa and online.
This dialogue will feature members of the United Nations High‑level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB), offering independent policy insights drawn from their high‑level deliberations. Speakers will examine how Africa can chart a resilient and inclusive future, focusing on young people, regional cooperation and development strategies amid global change.
This event is made possible by the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund and is free and open to all.
Lunch will be provided to confirmed registered guests who join us in person. Register for in-person participation: bit.ly/8mayinperson Register for online participation: bit.ly/8mayonline |
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