Aidi Wafa

Economist # UNECA# sustainabledevelopment #AfCFTA #COVID19 #SDGs #buildingbackbetter #Africa. Views are my own, re-tweets not endorsements.

[Aidi Wafa @AidiWafa]

I was honoured to moderate the event on #ATEX with Outsanding Panelists @HananMorsy14 @MaximoTorero @cmfrick @yusufdaya01 at @COP27P The #AfCFTA through #ATEX can pave the way toward a more food secure #Africa @snkaringi @MelakuD @ECA_OFFICIAL @ATPC2 @WFP @FAO @afreximbank

[Aidi Wafa @AidiWafa]

@ECA_SRO_NA and Libya's Ministry of Trade and Economy launched a series of capacity-building webinars for female and youth-led #SMEs' in the areas of @AfCFTA, @digitalisation and @sustainability
👉 https://t.co/vylACUpFbB
@AdamElhiraika @ShadarZentani @ECA_OFFICIAL

[Aidi Wafa @AidiWafa]

@ECA_SRO_NA and Libya's Ministry of Trade and Economy launched a series of capacity-building webinars to reinforce capacities of female and youth-led #SMEs' in @AfCFTA, @digitalisation and @sustainability
👉 https://t.co/vylACUpFbB
@AdamElhiraika @ShadarZentani @ECA_OFFICIAL

[ECA @ECA_OFFICIAL]

📢 Join the Africa Regional Consultation ahead of #FFD4
🔹Focus: Essential role of local finance in driving sustainable dvlpt
📅 2 May 2025 | 🖥️Online
🔗 Register: https://t.co/BYteLRCK5e
Co-organized by @ECA_OFFICIAL, @Local2030 & @GlobalTaskforce
#FinancingForDevelopment #SDGs

[ECA @ECA_OFFICIAL]

Today, @ECA_OFFICIAL ES Claver Gatete moderated a strategic discussion on Financing for Development negotiations. The session explored fiscal challenges, revenue mobilization, capital market development and preparations ahead of the next ministerial meeting in Spain. #FFD4

[Aidi Wafa @AidiWafa]

Successful Morocco Launch of the Economic Report on Africa 2025 The #AfCFTA emerges as the strategic African response to the global challenges @ECA_SRO_NA @PolicyCenterNS

[ECA | African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) @ATPC2]

"Good jobs do not happen automatically. Just as we meticulously plan trade, industrial, and investment policies, we must also plan for decent work—not as an afterthought" says Marva Corley-Coulibaly @ilo at #COM2025

💡 Let’s ensure AfCFTA works for both businesses & workers!

[ECA | African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) @ATPC2]

On the margins of #COM2025, @MelakuD highlights ECA’s Step-by-Step Guide, a practical tool to help businesses:
✅ Understand AfCFTA trade rules & procedures
✅ Meet export & import requirements
✅ Access market info & boost intra-African trade
💡 Let us bridge the info gap!

[ECA @ECA_OFFICIAL]

31 African countries out of 54 are currently middle-income. When countries enter the MIC status, they face 2 middle-income traps. First, their growth tends to slow, second they face substantially higher borrowing costs and a higher debt servicing burden.
@ZSchwidrowski #COM2025

[UN Spokesperson @UN_Spokesperson]

The partnership between the African Union and the United Nations has never been stronger.

Together, we see an Africa brimming with hope and possibility. - @antonioguterres at the #AfricanUnionSummit

Full remarks: https://t.co/AqpxDlajTh

[Aidi Wafa @AidiWafa]

I was pleased to present the outcomes of the Capacity-Building W/shop on Devpt of Regional #ValueChains for #Electric Mobility in #Zambia @claverGatete @HananMorsy14 @AdamElhiraika @EuniceKamwendo @snkaringi @JLMastaki @ECA_SRO_NA @ECASROSA @ATPC2 @ECASROCA

[ECASROSA @ECASROSA]

#AfCFTA offers a catalyst for scaling #Automotive production and eMobility solutions. One of the most critical steps is fast-tracking the implementation of AfCFTA" says @ECA_SRO_NA Director, @AdamElhiraika

@ECA_OFFICIAL @UNZambia @IDEPOfficial

[ECASROSA @ECASROSA]

The first panel discussions were on Harmonizing #Automotive and E-Mobility Policies Across Africa - Highlighted were key strategies and Priorities.

[ECASROSA @ECASROSA]

🇿🇲#MCTI's Ps #CrusiviaHichikumba has commended @ECASROSA & @ECA_SRO_NA in helping #Zambia, #Morocco & #DRC move up in automotive & e-mobility #valuechains. He added that collaboration btn Public Sector, #PrivateSector & Research center is critical for devpt of e-mobility sector.

[ECASROSA @ECASROSA]

@AdamElhiraika emphasized impt of countries support to tackle challenges linked to infrastructure, policy harmonization& R&D devpt. @ECA_SRO_NA will finalize roadmap, implementation plan&partnership framework based on discussions held &share for review& validation by 3 countries.

[ECA | African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) @ATPC2]

Une politique qui combine #agriculture & #commercevert dans le cadre de la stratégie nationale de la #ZLECAf peut transformer l'avenir. Le secteurs du #thé & du #café au 🇰🇪 font face aux précipitat° irrégulières, changements de température & augmentat° des ravageurs.

@snkaringi

[ECASROSA @ECASROSA]

Today in #Lusaka, #Zambia🇿🇲 @ECA_SRO_NA 's @AidiWafa unpacked the takeaways from the workshop on E-mobility Regional Value Chain....

[ECA @ECA_OFFICIAL]

@ECA_OFFICIAL hosts #ArabicLanguage Day celebration today at @UN Conference Center Addis Ababa in collaboration with the League of Arab States and @UNESCO

[ECASROSA @ECASROSA]

#Day3 : Capacity-Building W/shop on Devpt of Regional #ValueChains for #Electric Mobility in #Lusaka, #Zambia focusing on unpacking:

👉Technical Discussion 5: "Roadmap, Action Plan & Partnership Frameworks"

👉Action Plan Presentation and validation of Partnership Framework

[Aidi Wafa @AidiWafa]

Stay tuned on @ECA_OFFICIAL Workshop to support the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco and Zambia design a Roadmap for the development of #ValueChains for #Electric mobility #SDGs #Agenda2030 #Agenda2063 @ECA_SRO_NA @ECASROSA @AdamElhiraika @snkaringi

[ECASROSA @ECASROSA]

#Underway in #Lusaka: Capacity-building workshop on the devpt of regional #valuechains for #electric mobility from 9 to 11 Dec 2024.The w/shop brings together policymakers, representatives from the public and private sectors, and technical experts from Zambia, #Morocco & #DRC.

[Eunice G. Kamwendo @EuniceKamwendo]

Wrapping up Day 2 of the G20 Sherpa track! Collaborating with the @UN team led by #USG Li to drive global impact. #G20 #G20SouthAfrica #SherpaTrack