The event brought together representatives from the African Union Commission (AUC), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African diplomatic missions, development partners and international stakeholders.
Opened by SAIIA Chief Executive Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, speakers included:
- Prof Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Prof Bartholomew Kingsly Armah, Senior Economist, AUDA-NEPAD
- Kesaobaka Nancy Mopipi, Policy Analyst: International Finance and Taxation, SAIIA
- Salim M’mdi Soilihi, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of the Union of Comoros
- Sijh Diagne, Advisor to the Vice President of Finance and CFO, African…
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Did you knowthis about South Africa? South Africa celebrates its annual Heritage Day on 24 September. On this day, South Africans get together to celebrate their diverse cultures, traditions and beliefs. You’ll most likely find people enjoying a braai (barbecue) and dressed in traditional garb.