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UNECA's Gatete on debt, Africa's fight for a fairer financial order
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UNECA's Gatete on debt, Africa's fight for a fairer financial order

From The New Times · () English

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  • Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), discussed debt and Africa's pursuit of a fairer global financial system.
  • The conversation took place at the Africa Development Impact Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Ambassador Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), has spoken about the critical issues of debt and Africa's ongoing struggle for a more equitable international financial order. His remarks were made during the Africa Development Impact Forum, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Gatete's participation in the forum highlights UNECA's role in advocating for African nations on the global economic stage. The discussions likely centered on the mounting debt burdens faced by many African countries and the need for reforms within the existing financial architecture to better serve the continent's development needs.

The Africa Development Impact Forum serves as a crucial platform for policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to deliberate on economic challenges and opportunities facing Africa. Gatete's insights are expected to contribute to shaping strategies aimed at fostering sustainable growth and financial stability across the continent.

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