The State of the Africa Region: Tackling Climate Change, Creating Jobs

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The State of the Africa Region: Tackling Climate Change, Creating Jobs

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State of the Africa Region | Program Agenda

  • Yvonne Ndege, Former International TV Correspondent & UN Spokesperson

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A conversation about the challenges that the Africa region is currently facing, but also the opportunities to effectively integrate climate resilience and adaptation in development plans to create green, clean development pathways and develop a workforce that is prepared to take on the jobs of the future.

  • Ousmane Diagana, Regional Vice President for the Western and Central Africa Region, World Bank
  • Hafez Ghanem, Regional Vice President for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region, World Bank

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A discussion highlighting the macroeconomic trends in the region and beginning to answer the question: How do we ensure keeping a growth and jobs focus in climate change adaptation in Africa? Addressing climate change requires bold actions and massive investments across key economic sectors, including agriculture, energy, transport infrastructure, urbanization, and manufacturing. The panel will discuss opportunities these sectors bring for new and greener jobs.

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A conversation about resilience and adaptation policies needed to create more jobs, what is needed to drive investment in green and clean technology.

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  • Ousmane Diagana, Regional Vice President for the Western and Central Africa Region, World Bank
  • Hafez Ghanem, Regional Vice President for the Eastern and Southern Africa Region, World Bank
  • Sérgio Pimenta, Regional Vice President for Africa, IFC

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  • Darey, Singer-Songwriter from Nigeria

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Sam

Do you see micro- and off grid solar energy systems as a key driver in Africa's green energy transformation? How can the Bank support these small-medium scale operations?
Fri, 10/15/2021 - 12:03
ASAN JIMENGI

HelloIt's good to be on this platform and space.I would like to know if there are funding opportunities or call for Proposals on programs on Mitigation and resilience. That Impact on poor and vulnerable populations.How African countries be part of the process?
Mon, 10/18/2021 - 17:46
Chinedu Augustine Maduekwe

Please, what are the remarkable achievements that have been made towards mitigating the negative effects of climate change in Africa before now?
Mon, 10/18/2021 - 17:47
greencountydev@gmail.com

I if we want win war on climate change, in Africa ,let address key root cause of the problem rather than the problem alone.For example most climate change challenges are attributed to poverty, where the poor cut down trees for unsustainable charcoal burning,unsutainable fishing and even farming
Mon, 10/18/2021 - 17:48
Isa kwambo Dagona from Nigeria

Which African Country Is The Most Affected By Climate Change?
Mon, 10/18/2021 - 17:48

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