High Level Policy Dialogue Begins in Abuja - 28-30 June

27 June 2017
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What: High Level Policy Dialogue on development planning in Africa

Who: Africa's top policymakers will attend the meeting that is being hosted by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Nigerian Government.

Official Opening Speakers:

- UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon,

- Host Country Welcoming Remarks by Mr. Adeyemi Dipeolu, Special Advisor to the President on Economic Affairs, Nigeria

- ECA Welcoming Remarks by Mr. Stephen N. Karingi, Director, Capacity Development Division (CDD)

- Official Opening Address by Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, Honourable Federal Minister of Budget and National Planning of Nigeria

When: 28th to 30th of June

Location: Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria

The fifth High Level Policy Dialogue on development planning begins in Abuja tomorrow under the theme: "Mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals into National Development Plans".

Followingthe endorsement of Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, African countries have been trying to domesticate the process, offering them an opportunity to align national visions and development strategies to the SDGs.

The high level dialogue gives participants an opportunity to discuss key issues for Africa's transformation, sustainable development priorities and aspirations, in light of the continent's commitments to the SDGs as they continue to mainstream and domesticate the SDGs into national planning processes.

Top ECA, Nigerian government officials and others will be available for interviews.

Media Contacts:

Sandra Nyaira, nyaira@uneca.org. Tel. +234 9095617263

Tahirou Gouro, gouro2@un.org +227 90 99 99 39 /+227 98 88 41 41

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