UNODC and OSAA will launch the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 on 24 February from 13:00 to 15:00 (CET) (7:00 to 8:00 am EST).
The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) and the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States ( OHRLLS) are co-organizing Session 2 of the Africa Regional Review meeting on the Implementation of the Istanbul Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) for the decade 2011-2020. Session 2, which is on “Building peaceful, just and…
In preparation for the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to be held in Doha, Qatar from 23-27 January 2022, the United Nations and the Government of Malawi will convene the Africa Regional Review Meeting from 22-26 February to assess the structural challenges and emerging development issues faced by African LDCs and Haiti.
The United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations, in partnership with the Permanent Missions of South Africa and Nigeria to the United Nations, are co-organizing a high-level virtual meeting on Thursday, 10 December 2020, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am New York time, titled, “AU Silencing the Guns initiative - the role of illicit financial flows in fuelling…
The Africa Dialogue Series (ADS) is the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA)’s flagship event. It occurs annually and is a global platform that focuses on current and emerging African issues and promotes high-level advocacy for Africa’s peace, security and development. As a broad forum for a wide range of stakeholders, including policy and decision makers, researchers and advocacy groups, the ADS brings together member states, United…
"Diplomacy is on the defensive, undermined by those who believe in violence. Diversity is under assault by extremists who insist that their way is the only way. Disarmament is viewed as a distant dream, sabotaged by profiteers of perpetual warfare. But leadership is precisely about finding the seeds of hope and nurturing them into something bigger." It had been a terrible year for the principles enshrined in the Charter, he said, citing many…
Addressing food insecurity by building resilient agri-food systems in the Least Developed Countries Side event at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries ( LDC5) Monday, 6 March 2023 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Doha local time Exhibition Hall 2B. Doha, Qatar Download the concept note in English or French Download the promotional flyer Download the provisional programme Farmer checking the rice seeds stored at…
Interactive multi-stakeholder dialogue on Africa’s development (In-person event) Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) Venue: Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA Languages: The event will have interpretation in all six official UN languages Download the Biennial report on the review of the implementation of commitments made towards Africa’s development Report of the Secretary-General* Download the…
WEBINAR Theme: Boosting innovation for African Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through the use of Information Communication Technology When: Thursday, 4 September 2025 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. New York local time Register: Click here or on the image or scan the QR code. Languages: Real-time subtitles in multiple languages will be available. RELATED DOCUMENTS Download the Concept Note Download the Programme Download the Presentation Summary…
The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Theme: Co-create innovative solutions When: 20 - 22 August 2025 Where: Yokohama City More Information: TICAD 9 RELATED DOCUMENTS TICAD 9 Declaration: English 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…
Event: Accelerating Africa's Industrialization: High-Level Mobilization for the Fourth Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA IV) When: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. New York time RELATED DOCUMENTS Download the Concept Note 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…
Theme: Seizing the Moment: The African State and Its Promise When: 1 to 3 December 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New York time Where: Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York - Broadcasted for attendees not based in New York Register: To participate in person or to receive the broadcast link, click here or on the image below. RELATED DOCUMENTS Concept Note: English The UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) is convening the 2025…