In Focus
Gender advocates to push for social protection and economic empowerment at G20
Gender Empowerment
Other priorities include combating gender-based violence, bridging the digital divide
22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital
agriculture
Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world.
Advocating for the justice and rights of people of African descent
Social Protection
Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent lists economic empowerment, digital equity and solidarity as priorities.
The resolution notes that the right to a healthy environment is related to existing international law and affirms that its promotion requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
—Says Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s foreign minister and 2020 UN Mandela Prize winner
The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can help diversify African economies.
