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Call for accelerated action to support structural transformation of Landlocked Developing Countries
High-Level Africa Regional Review Meeting of the Vienna Programme of Action to address LLDCs challenges
In their Own Words
“We need to address climate change and its impact on the poor. We need to look at climate action and design instruments to have a positive impact on Africa’s most vulnerable communities.”
Antonio Pedro
Acting Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
“The private sector contributes less than 14% of climate finance in Africa. Whereas in countries like the US, it contributes about 90%”
Hanan Morsy
Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme) and Chief Economist, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
“Growing poverty and inequality are Africa’s most pressing challenges. In 2022, Africa has more than half of the world’s poor which is more than 50% of the total population.
Alarmingly more than half of Africa’s population, 546 million people were living in poverty last year alone. This is a 75% increase since 1990.”
Alarmingly more than half of Africa’s population, 546 million people were living in poverty last year alone. This is a 75% increase since 1990.”
H.E. Dr. Nemera Gebeyehu
State Minister for Planning and Development, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
“The tightening of monetary policy in developed economies has lowered global demand and increased borrowing costs, thereby reducing investment in African countries.”
Adama Seck
Acting Coordinator for Research and Planning, Ministry of Finance, Senegal