MEDIA ADVISORY

Public Presentation on Africa’s Financing Stability Mechanism and of the Strategic Framework on Key Actions to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa (IGS)

INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

WHAT: The African Union, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is pleased to invite Member States and the media to the public presentation of two reports:

1. Africa Financing Stability Mechanism (AFSM) – it provides concessional refinancing, reducing default risks.
2. Launch of the Strategic Framework on Key Actions to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa (IGS) - a roadmap for fostering equitable and sustainable development.

WHEN: 15 February 2025
WHERE: Medium Conference Hall, AU HQ, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

TIME: 14:30 – 15:30 hrs

Speakers include:

1. H.E Moussa Faki MAHAMAT, Chairperson, African Union Commission
2. Dr. Akinwumi A. ADESINA, President, African Development Bank Group
3. H.E. Hakainde HICHILEMA, President, Republic of Zambia
4. William RUTO, President, Republic of Kenya
5. H.E Samia Suluhu HASSAN, President, United Republic of Tanzania
6. H.E. Bola Ahmed TINUBU, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
7. H.E Cyril RAMAPHOSA, President, Republic of South Africa
8. H.E Patrice TALON, President, Republic of Benin
9. Mr. Aziz AKHANNOUCH, Prime Minister, Kingdom of Morocco
10. H.E. John MAHAMA, President, Republic of Ghana
11. H.E Netumbo NANDI-NDAITWAH, President, Republic of Namibia
12. Mr. Azali ASSOUMANI, President of Comoros
13. Mr. Umaro Sissoco EMBALÓ, President Guinea-Bissau
14. Mr. Teodoro Obiang NGUEMA, President of Equatorial Guinea
15. Mr. Emmerson MNANGAGWA, President of Zimbabwe
16. Mr. Daniel CHAPO, President of Mozambique
17. Mr. Abiy AHMED, Prime Minister of Ethiopia
18. Mr. Alassane OUATTARA, President of the Republic of Ivory Coast
19. H.E. Ambassador Albert MUCHANGA, Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, and Minerals
20. Prof. Kevin URAMA, Chief Economist & Vice President, African Development Bank Group
21. Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS, CEO, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD

The reports are key to advancing Africa’s development agenda, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They provide actionable pathways for addressing financial challenges, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainable economic growth.

Members of the press are invited to cover the event and engage with high-level speakers and stakeholders.

For more information contact

Janet Faith Adhiambo Ochieng | Information and Communication. Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: Ochiengj@Africa-union.org

Information and Communication Directorate, African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org
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