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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Nwite Daniel

This programme as stepleted should arm on job creation to enable unemployed yourth secure job
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 08:27
AA Harris

@YvonneNdege asks @JawharaK_ to discuss the opportunities of new and greener jobs for Africa’s youth.
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 08:28
AA Harris

@JawharaK_:  In Sudan, 60% of the population is under the age of 30. Young people are the ones who will be most affected by climate change. In terms of jobs, to what extent are we providing young people with the necessary skills? We also need to help young people who are already experiencing the effects of climate change.  
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 08:29
AA Harris

To close our first panel discussion, @YvonneNdege asks @AlbertZeufack: What is the most important thing we can do to tackle climate change?
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 08:30
AA Harris

@AlbertZeufack: We need to avail the fiscal space to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure and skills. In our countries, most of the infrastructure is still to be built. This creates an opportunity for investment and job creation. We need to put adaptive policies in place. We should seize the opportunity of global decarbonization to transform African economies.
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 08:31

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