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Africa is entering a decisive century of urban and economic development. Its population is rapidly urbanising, with the number of urban residents projected to double from around 700 million to 1.4 billion by 2050, making Africa the world¡¯s second-largest urban region after Asia. This transformation ¨C spanning more than 11,000 urban agglomerations ¨C offers major opportunities for industrialisation, job creation, regional integration and climate¡­

Theme ¡°Turning the Tide: Transformative and Coordinated SDG Action¡± Summary The African Regional Session of the annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place in-person on 15 April at UN Headquarters under the theme ¡°Turning the Tide: Transformative and Coordinated SDG Action.¡± The session aims to accelerate progress toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063¡­

Theme Resilient and trusted states are Africa¡¯s pathway to durable peace Register: Click here or on the image below Summary Achieving durable peace in Africa is inextricably linked to sustainable development. However, sustainable development cannot be achieved without sustainable financing, which depends on a State¡¯s ability to assert control over economic and financial flows through strong, capable and accountable institutions. Ultimately, the¡­

Theme Innovative Science and Technology Solutions for Water Security and Sanitation in Africa Register: Click here or on the image below or scan the QR code. Languages: Simultaneous English-French interpretation will be provided. Summary Water is a fundamental resource, as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union¡¯s Agenda 2063. Yet, global water resources are facing significant challenges¡­

Theme Seizing the Moment: The African State and Its Promise Register: To participate in person or to receive the broadcast link, click here or on the image below. Summary The UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) is convening the 2025 Academic Conference on Africa under the theme: "Seizing the Moment: The African State and Its Promise." This is the third in a groundbreaking series that has become a platform for intellectual disruption¡­

Theme Global launch of OSAA¡¯s 2025 Flagship Reports on Africa's development Register at this link, or click on the image, or scan the QR code Summary The 2025 reports illustrate that delivering financing for development and durable peace are two sides of the same coin. The report ¡°Promotion of Durable Peace and Sustainable Development in Africa¡± provides an overview of the peace and security landscape in Africa, the continent¡¯s progress towards¡­

Theme Accelerating Africa's Industrialization: High-Level Mobilization for the Fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA IV) Summary Africa is at a turning point. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the digital and green transitions, and a rapidly growing population, the continent faces both immense challenges and unprecedented opportunities. Building on the achievements and lessons of the Third Industrial¡­

Theme Boosting innovation for African Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through the use of Information Communication Technology Register: Click here or on the image or scan the QR code. Languages: Real-time subtitles in multiple languages will be available. Summary Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are central to Africa¡¯s economic growth, contributing significantly to employment, GDP, industrialization, and food security. With around¡­

Theme The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) More Information: TICAD 9 Summary TICAD 9 will be held from 20 to 22 August 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, marking a pivotal moment in the enduring partnership between Japan and Africa. Since its inception in 1993, TICAD has served as a unique and inclusive multilateral platform, grounded in the principles of African ownership and international partnership, to promote peace¡­

MINISTERIAL MEETING and Launch of the Africa Sustainable Development Report 2025 (In person) When: 23 July, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. New York time Where: Conference Room, African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations Register: Click this link or scan the QR code to register Download the Concept Note Download the Programme TECHNICAL LEVEL PRE-EVENT MEETING (Virtual) When: 24 June, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. New York time Where¡­

Theme: ¡°Science Technology and Innovation (STI) for African Youth Empowerment, Job Creation and the Realization of the SDGs in Africa.¡± Date: Wednesday. 16 April 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m New York local time Venue: Trusteeship Council Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters in New York RELATED DOCUMENTS Concept Note: English The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa ( OSAA), together with UN Economic Commission on Africa ( UNECA)¡­