Africa: "It's Time for Africa to Stop Managing Poverty and Start Managing Development"

Cristina Duarte of the Republic of Cabo Verde is the new Special Adviser on Africa to the UN Secretary-General. A former Minister of Finance and Planning in her country, she intends to bring to her role a renewed strategic narrative of 'Africa by Africa' to help the UN better deliver on the continent. In this interview with UN News' Elizabeth Scaffidi, Ms. Duarte lays out her vision and the policy focus needed for the continent's sustainable development. Excerpts:

UN News: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came into this role?

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