The World Africa Enterprise Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org) has introduced its line up and programme (https://apo-opa.co/4gf9Edj) for its annual two-day occasion on the margins of the UN Normal Meeting in New York. Happening on 25-26 September, this 12 months’s discussion board “Unstoppable Africa: The Resolution for a World Future” will deliver collectively influential leaders from the private and non-private sectors to advance Africa’s position in shaping world enterprise options.
This 12 months, Unstoppable Africa will happen alongside the Summit of the Future, a landmark convening of the UN Normal Meeting.
Central to this occasion is the current strategic partnership between the United Nations World Compact (UNGC) and the African Union Fee, which focuses on leveraging Africa’s enterprise potential to drive sustainable growth. This partnership goals to advance Agenda 2063 and the 17 Sustainable Growth Targets (2030 Agenda for Sustainable Growth).
Titled “Unstoppable Africa: The Resolution for a World Future,” the 2024 GABI occasion won’t solely spotlight Africa’s financial resilience and huge potential however may even be a platform for presenting novel and sensible options to a few of the most pressing world challenges. From addressing power transitions and guaranteeing entry to sustainable energy, to advancing digital transformation throughout sectors and selling inclusive progress, Unstoppable Africa will place the continent as a frontrunner within the world pursuit of a extra equitable and sustainable future.
Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-Normal and CEO of the UN World Compact, which convenes GABI, commented, “With a market valued at over $3 trillion, Africa is poised for unprecedented progress and growth. Africa’s GDP progress price is anticipated to outpace the worldwide common, with projections of three.8% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2025.
“GABI was born from a robust realization: the world has been doing enterprise in Africa, however not at all times with Africa. We stand to rebalance that equation. GABI isn’t simply one other discussion board; we’re a solution-oriented platform devoted to shaping Africa’s enterprise future. Our mission is obvious: Convene, Join, Catalyze, and Convey. We convene stakeholders to deal with Africa’s distinctive challenges, join Africa’s personal sector with world companions, catalyze sustainable progress by means of collaboration, and convey assist for initiatives that ship actual outcomes.
“Unstoppable Africa will deliver collectively Africa’s brightest minds and world leaders to collaborate on sustainable options. When Africa wins, the world wins. Africa is able to lead, and GABI is the place Africa meets the world’s political, enterprise, and philanthropic leaders.”
This 12 months, the occasion will deal with a number of key themes that deal with Africa’s rising position in shaping the worldwide future:
Unlocking Inclusive Progress by means of Commerce: Africa’s huge financial potential is more and more tied to the event of inclusive commerce techniques that profit all sectors of society. With the African Continental Free Commerce Space (AfCFTA) set to rework intra-African commerce, the occasion will discover how policymakers and enterprise leaders can capitalize on this settlement to spur financial progress, cut back poverty, and create jobs.
Africa: The Resolution for Clear Power: Leaders within the power sector will focus on the continent’s distinctive potential to leapfrog into renewable power options, overcoming the boundaries of outdated infrastructure and delivering fashionable power entry to hundreds of thousands.
Africa’s Digital Revolution: Periods on digital transformation will discover Africa’s fast developments in know-how, from fintech to AI, and the way these technological advances are enabling the continent to bridge gaps in schooling, healthcare, and commerce.
Sport: And the Winner Is… Africa! Africa’s sports activities trade is rising as a robust driver of socio-economic transformation. From soccer to trace, African athletes proceed to make their mark on the world stage, and discussions will deal with constructing sports activities ecosystems that develop expertise, entice investments, and foster nationwide satisfaction.
African Creativity for the World: The occasion will shine a highlight on Africa’s cultural powerhouses—its artistic industries and sports activities sectors—which have gotten main financial drivers. On Thursday, 26 September, GABI will host a particular movie showcase titled “Daring Tales” devoted to celebrating the transformative energy of African ladies filmmakers within the leisure trade.
As Africa solidifies its position within the G20 and BRICS, the continent is poised for better world significance. Regardless of financial challenges, Africa’s economic system is projected to develop at 3.8% in 2024 and 4.2% in 2025, outpacing the worldwide common of two.9% and three.2%.
Unstoppable Africa can be hosted by Folly Bah Thibault from Aljazeera English and Larry Madowo from CNN and is supported by African Union, Afreximbank, BUA, Flour Mills Nigeria, Google, Rockefeller Basis, Safaricom, and Summa Group amongst others.
Confirmed audio system embody:
Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary Normal
Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-Normal
Aliko Dangote, Founder, CEO, and Chairman, Dangote Group
Selim Bora, Chair, Summa Worldwide Development
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, Worldwide Finance Company (IFC)
Mo Abudu, CEO, Ebony Life Group
Claire Akamanzi, CEO, NBA Africa
Sara Sabry, Africa’s first feminine astronaut
Masai Ujiri, President, Toronto Raptors
James Manyika, SVP of Expertise and Society, Google-Alphabet
Agnes Kalibata, President, AGRA
Hassanein Hiridjee, CEO, Axian Group
With the appropriate investments, partnerships, and alternatives, Africa’s personal sector has the potential to drive important change in a world that urgently wants options. “Unstoppable Africa” will deliver collectively the continent’s most dynamic present and future leaders on a robust platform devoted to collaboration and actionable commitments. By this occasion, Africa’s changemakers will unite to deal with world challenges with impactful options and transformative actions.
To attend the Unstoppable Africa 2024 occasion in-person in New York, attendees are invited to register right here: https://apo-opa.co/4dOQNUR.
For extra data on the World Africa Enterprise Initiative, go to the web site: www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org.
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