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The Â鶹APP Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the Â鶹APP, in partnership with the Permanent Missions of South Africa and Nigeria to the Â鶹APP, 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¡­

Expert Group Meeting: Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation for strengthening food systems in Africa Monday, 1 May 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. New York local time HYBRID EVENT In-person in Conference Room 9 | Â鶹APP Conference Building, New York Online via Zoom | Register at: Download the promotional flyer Adobe Stock Photo Summary The Expert Group Meeting will bring together policymakers, experts¡­

Embracing Digitalization of Remittances in Africa Wednesday, 20 November 2024 from 09:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. New York local time Virtual Register at: Download the concept note ( English) Download the work programme ( English ) Related Publications Digital Remittances in Southern and Eastern Africa: From Transactions to Transformation ( Download Policy Paper) Presentation on the insights from the OSAA policy paper¡­

ECOSOC Youth Forum: Africa Regional Breakout Session Wednesday, 26 April 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. New York local time Hybrid Event: On-line via Zoom: bit.ly/3GKeMGa In-person: Conference Room 11, Â鶹APP Headquarters, New York Download the concept note ( English | French) Download the programme ( English | French) Download the promotional flyer ( English | French) For additional information about the 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum¡­

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Maximizing opportunities for inclusive, sustainable development Tuesday, 21 March 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. New York local time Online via Zoom | Register at: Download the draft concept note Download the draft programme Download the promotional flyer Presentation on Progress in the Implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement Full Video Recording ( English |¡­

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, Â鶹APP 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¡­