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📢Save the date! The 12th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Develpt (#ARFSD12) will convene stakeholders to assess progress & accelerate action on the SDGs & Agenda 2063. 📍Addis Ababa & Online 🔗bit.ly/48oqO6e Join the conversation shaping Africa’s sustainable future

@HananMorsy14 @_AfricanUnion 4/4 "...Sovereign credit ratings affect Africa's fiscal space & SDG financing. The African Credit Rating Agency (#AfCRA) will be an African-led solution for fairer credit assessments." - @HananMorsy14 #ARFSD12

@HananMorsy14 3/4 "...Conflicting timelines, indicators & reviews for #Agenda2030 & #Agenda2063 create duplication & reporting fatigue. @_AfricanUnion & UN are advancing "two Agendas, one framework through the Integrated Planning & Reporting Toolkit..." - @HananMorsy14 #ARFSD2026

1/4 "ECA is proud to partner with @APRM_AU on economic governance, linking reviews to macro management, debt sustainability, DRM & structural transformation. Our goal is to embed governance into continental frameworks" - Deputy Executive Secretary @HananMorsy14 #ARFSD12 @OECD

Panel 2 underscored the need for: • System-wide financing • Youth at the decision-making table • Strong partnerships across sectors Africa’s progress depends on how we work together #ARFSD12

At #ARFSD12, Panel 2 focused on driving integrated action for the 2030 Agenda & Agenda 2063. From youth empowerment to financing reform, the message was clear: ➡️ Break silos ➡️ Build coalitions ➡️ Deliver together

From “one territory, one process, one product” to empowering cities, countries shared how local action strengthens planning, builds trust & aligns national priorities with real outcomes. Without local delivery, transformation will remain out of reach. #ARFSD12

This morning, Panel 1 at #ARFSD12 focused on how Voluntary National & Local Reviews (VNRs/VLRs) can accelerate delivery of the SDGs & Agenda 2063. The message was clear: progress must be driven by evidence, coordination & strong local systems. @ECA_OFFICIAL

DES @HananMorsy14 further called for stronger #DRM and financing, tapping demographic & digital transitions, and using adaptive social protection measures to support the pillars. She mentioned ECA's full commitment to supporting the implementation of #WSSD2 outcomes.

At #ARFSD high-level panel on "Taking forward the outcomes of #WSSD2", ECA's Deputy Exec Secretary @HananMorsy14 highlighted the 3 pillars for social development: poverty reduction, decent employment, & social protection and ECA's support to member States to tackle the challenges

Key message: progress requires systems that deliver. From investing in youth & women to strengthening social protection and aligning partners behind national priorities, speakers stressed that inclusion, jobs & resilience must go hand in hand to drive Africa’s development.

From commitments to impact—High-Level Panel 3 at #ARFSD12 focused on a central challenge: how to achieve full employment, reduce poverty & expand social protection across Africa. With less than 5 years to 2030, the urgency is clear.

Discussions at #ARFSD12 highlighted the need for a united front to address structural barriers to Africa’s development—tackling debt vulnerabilities, financing constraints, trade bottlenecks & climate risks through coordinated, systemic solutions. 🔗 uneca.org/eca-events/sto…

African leaders called for accelerated action to turn the tide on the #SDGs & Agenda 2063 at the opening of #ARFSD12—shifting focus from commitments to implementation, financing & delivery at scale. 🔗 uneca.org/eca-events/sto…

Dialogue Group 2 at #ARFSD12's high level panel 2 highlighted a clear priority: climate finance, development finance & structural transformation must be addressed together—tackling high borrowing costs, credit rating challenges & mobilizing domestic capital to unlock investment.

Today, I delivered an opening statement at the Twelfth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I stressed that #Africa is at a critical juncture in the implementation of the #2030Agenda and #Agenda2063, facing increased conflict, climate-related disasters, economic instability, and growing inequalities. I emphasized that sustainable development cannot advance without fair and equitable financing, and that Africa’s immense potential depends on investment in jobs, infrastructure, skills, and youth empowerment, alongside stronger multilateral cooperation and coordinated action to turn the tide. 🔗 tinyurl.com/c44zfddb

Today, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye attended the 12th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) at UNECA in Addis Ababa. She highlighted the role of national platforms in unlocking finance for climate resilience and sustainable development in Africa. #GreenRwanda🇷🇼🌿

Today, on the sidelines of #ARFSD2026, Minister @Dr_Arakwiye met UNECA Executive Secretary @claverGatete. They discussed strengthening collaboration on climate action, sustainable development, and regional priorities. #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌿

Aakif Merchant spotlighted a critical gap at #ARFSD12: Africa has capital—but not enough of it is flowing into development. The priority now is mobilizing domestic assets toward SDG-aligned, productive investments.

A central question from Dialogue Group 1 at #ARFSD12: how does Africa unlock financing at scale for climate resilience & sustainable development? Ministers, climate leaders & financial institutions were part of the conversation.