World Development Information Day

Remarks by H.E. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General Remarks by AU/AUC Representative Remarks by H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic Remarks by H.E. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Africa Forward Summit! Meetings & Events

Multi-stakeholder Partnerships Dialogue and SIDS Partnership Awards. Watch the Global multi-stakeholder small island developing states partnership dialogue Meetings & Events

    This side-event aims to address barriers faced by women and youth in all their diversity in accessing and equally benefitting from labour markets and entrepreneurial avenues. It will also highlight the role of inclusive trade, showcasing initiatives aiming to foster regional trade to contribute to sustainable development. Discussions at the event will explore policies, institutional and multi-stakeholder strategies to advance SDGs 5 and 8, ensuring productive employment, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Expected outcomes include stronger advocacy, knowledge sharing, policy recommendations, and innovative partnerships to boost women's economic empowerment within the 2030 Agenda. High-level opening (5 min per speaker)Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland Ms. Mayra Jiménez, Minister of Women, Dominican Republic Key note speech Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Moderated panel discussion an...