The CEO and Executive Director, Sanda Ojiambo, represented the UN system at the #AfCFTA Business Forum, where she reiterated our commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area. Reducing trade barriers and increasing private sector investments are essential to unlocking #Africa’s potential.
However, progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa and the rest of the world has stalled and even reversed. To galvanize sustainability action for Africa, the UN Secretary-General launched the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) — a unique platform connecting leaders to invest in Africa’s unstoppable growth.
GABI brings the collective efforts of the United Nations Global Compact, United Nations Development Programme – UNDP, UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa, UNECA and private sector participants to support Africa’s accelerated and sustainable prosperity.
At a CEO Dinner hosted by the United Nations in South Africa, we joined our #LocalNetwork colleagues in introducing GABI’s 2023 priorities, reflecting on Africa’s unique challenges and potential in energy, digital transformation, and inclusive growth and trade. The event welcomed input on how the business community can accelerate change in these areas and drive responsible investments.