| dc.description | The 37TH briefing to the Ambassadors took place at ECA on April 29, 2024. During this session, the Executive Secretary of ECA, Claver Gatete, engaged in a productive exchange with African Ambassadors, highlighting key achievements. These included outcomes of COM2024, ARFSD 2024, and discussions from the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, particularly focusing on Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and the High-Level Working Group (HLWG) on Global Financial Architecture. Gatete emphasized the importance of addressing issues such as debt, Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and the need for a fair tax regime.
He urged member states to contribute to the UN Pact4TheFuture, emphasizing its role in Africa's development. Gatete advocated for financing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), redirecting funds towards SDRs, derisking investments, and implementing measures such as Carbon and Blue/Green bond pricing. Additionally, he stressed the significance of enhancing technological infrastructure and peer learning in agricultural value chains. | en |
