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The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD Transforming Africa through #Agenda2063
Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined January 2010
The President of Rwanda H.E Paul Kagame @PaulKagame has been elected as the new Chairperson of NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee. The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD looks forward to his great leadership and guidance @NEPAD_Mayaki
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Rwandan President @PaulKagame delivers his message of support and thanks all the African leaders in attendance. Kagame hails Africa for championing its own infrastructure projects. He highlights the importance of reducing the cost of doing business to attract more investors.
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Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki informed Rt. Hon Raila Odinga @RailaOdinga that NEPAD Agency will support his role as High Representative for Infrastructure Development #TheAfricaWeWant @SymerreGrey @adamamdeen @NapoLouis
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Dr Mayaki AUDA-NEPAD CEO today received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun from Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in recognition of his outstanding contribution 2 promoting relations & mutual understanding between Japan & Africa @NEPAD_Mayaki
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#AfricaWeek H.E Jayaka Kikwete @jmkikwete calls 4 more investment in agriculture & infrastructure to achieve inclusive growth @NEPAD_Mayaki
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"On behalf of the AUC Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki , we would like to congratulate the CEO of @NEPAD_Agency ,@NEPAD_Mayaki on the excellent work that he has done during his term in implementing the Agency's mandate"- H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, AUC Deputy Chairperson
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#PanAfricanWomensDay.There's no future for our children with the marginalisation of half of the population. Don't be a by-stander, act now, Resist & Fight for the rights of women, adolescent girls & young women. ➡️- Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas @nardosbthomas
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NEPAD Heads of State & Government Orientation Committee: Working towards Africa’s transformation ➡️@NEPAD_Mayaki @Macky_Sall
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Wanna be part of our dynamic team? We are pleased to extend an invitation to citizens of @_AfricanUnion Member States to apply for the diverse positions currently advertised on our website:
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Congratulations to H.E. President Paul Kagame, Chairperson of the African Union #30thAUSummit
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AUDA-NEPAD staff got together to honour Dr Ibrahim Mayaki at a farewell event on 25 March. ". 'Fundamentally,' I have learnt a lot from each one of you & I love you. I will always have AUDA-NEPAD on my mind," Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki
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Join the CEO of @NEPAD_Agency , @NEPAD_Mayaki in a webinar conversation with Youth across different regions and continents. The session is scheduled for 15 March 2021 @ 14:00 GMT on the link below : .
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Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas’ @nardosbthomas appointment as the new CEO of AUDA-NEPAD was endorsed by the AU Heads of State & Government. She is the first woman to lead the African Union’s development agency. See more at ➡️@_AfricanUnion @NEPAD_Mayaki
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History has been made! The African Medicines Agency #AMA treaty has come into force this day 5 Nov 2021! @MichelSidibe @AUC_MoussaFaki .@NEPAD_Mayaki @AmiraDSA @DrTedros .AMA will be a Specialized Agency of the AU to improve access to quality, safe & efficacious medical products
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We recognise that Africa’s #youth must be at the core of our development for sustainable peace & inclusive prosperity. #EnergizeAfrica .@nardosbthomas @afreximbank @LarryMadowo @UNYouthEnvoy @ChidoCleoMpemba
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Africa's Continental Transmission Masterplan will link all power utilities in each regional power pool & eventually lead to the creation of the largest energy market in #Africa enabling energy to be sourced from the most competitive suppliers within the continent #TheAfricaWeWant
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Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas @nardosbthomas .May I congratulate you once more whole-heartedly as you take up your role as AUDA-NEPAD CEO. It's an honour to hand over the baton to an incredible Africa-enthusiast with outstanding experience & knowledge. - Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki
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The African Medicines Agency will have regulatory oversight of medical products & vaccine manufacturing. We call upon Govts, partners & financing inst.s to support the realisation of #AMA, Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki @melindagates @JuttaUrpilainen @EU_Partnerships @EMA_News #AfricaEU
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Honouring a great leader Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki who is passionate about 'Regional Solutions for Regional Problems,' @NEPAD_Agency is launching the Mayaki Legacy Forum in recognition of his impeccable role in shaping Africa’s development trajectory. #MayakiLegacy
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For the first time #Africa will be reporting on its continental framework for transformation - #Agenda2063 ! Preparations are underway in Nairobi, Kenya for this important milestone #TheAfricaWeWant @UN_TKebe
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2 of 2: H.E Prof Sarah Anyang Agbor, AUC Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology speaking on the commencement of the first courses at the Pan African Virtual and e-University, à flagship project of the @_AfricanUnion @NEPAD_Mayaki @ProfSarahAgbor @MwanjaSusan
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Dr Mayaki CEO of AUDA-NEPAD .@NEPAD_Mayaki says let us not forget that illicit financial flows started with colonialism! Currently, 75% of illicit financial flows come from the extractive industries. We need to invest in human & institutional capacity to perform #TheAfricaWeWant
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The Continental Report on the Implementation of Agenda 2063 is ready! This report consolidates progress reports from 38 of the 55 AU Member States. It analyses progress made on the implementation of #Agenda2063 against projected 2021 targets. Click on➡️
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HE Ms Bekele-Thomas @nardosbthomas met with President of AfDB @AfDB_Group Dr Adesina @akin_adesina on the margins of US-Africa Business Summit. They discussed collaboration in infrastructure dev, agric, water & the re-energising & financing of youth initiatives for joint rollout
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Its on‼️.The launch of #EnergizeAfrica is happening on 19 Sep. Registration is now open at➡️ "Harnessing the potential of Africa’s youth to transform the continent".@nardosbthomas @imanrappetti @LarryMadowo @amibiaka @SymerreGrey @FatiHassane
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AU High Level Panel on Emerging Technologies will launch 3 reports: Gene Drives 4 Malaria Control & Elimination; Drones on the Horizon: Transforming Africa’s #Agriculture; Micro-grids: Empowering Communities & Enabling Transformation in #Kigali at the #AIS2018 #TheAfricaWeWant
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Today marks the start of our 3-day meeting on the AU-AI Strategy Compendium for Africa. We're focusing on strategies to implement #AI responsibly and effectively across the continent. Together, we're shaping the future of #AIGovernance in Africa #AUAIStrategy #AIforAfrica
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Launch of #HerAfCFTA, a powerful platform designed to alleviate the challenges faced by female African traders and unleash their potential to drive the success of AfCFTA. A momentous occasion for Africa!.#AfCFTABF2023
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The Senegambia Bridge is another PIDA related project that has been actualized on Monday. Opened by the 2 Heads of State of Senegal and The Gambia. #TheAfricaWeWant
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SIFA’s Innovation Funding Window is now open! The first Call for Proposals is open from December 15, 2022, to February 6, 2023. Go to for more information about SIFA and the application process. #InnovationInTVET
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As she assumes office, Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas @nardosbthomas CEO of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD was warmly welcomed by staff this morning. #TheAfricaWeWant.@JenniferChiriga @EstherineF @amibiaka @bwalyam @SymerreGrey @AggreyProf
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Young inspiring female entrepreneurs from all regions of Africa at the @NEPAD_Agency pilot training for 100,000 SMEs initiative in #Lomé, passionate about developing #theafricawewant. Africa’s development can only be realized if economic development is inclusive. #AUDA100kSMEs
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Hon Odinga @RailaOdinga High Rep.for Infrastructure Dev in Africa,Champion for upgrading & modernisation of missing links of TransAfrican Highways Network & Continental High-Speed Freight Railways Network, projects of #Agenda2063 met with Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki at #AUSummit
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The Princess of Africa, Yvonne Chaka @YvonneChakaX2 has been appointed as NEPAD Agency’s Goodwill Ambassador for #TB & #nutrition #TheAfricaWeWant Read more at: … @NEPAD_Mayaki @Fifiesto @CChamdimba @MwanjaSusan @GopaulPamla
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This year #NEPADTurns20‼️.AUDA-NEPAD is strategically placed to play a fundamental role as the technical body of the African Union in the immediate & long term.
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The 2016 Global Nutrition Index: Africa Report has been launched. The report tracks & reports hunger levels in Africa. @NEPAD_Mayaki
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We're thrilled to unveil the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063 (STYIP) at the upcoming 37th AU Assembly. Let's join forces to propel Africa's development to new heights!. 🗓️ 17 February 2024.📌 AU HQ, Addis Ababa. #Agenda2063 #AUSummit #TheAfricaWeWant
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Dr Ibrahim Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki had the honor to meet President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of #Egypt, Chairperson of the AU. He has a very clear view of what the new #AUDA-NEPAD should focus on and how it should deliver on its mandate #TheAfricaWeWant
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African Union Development Agency-NEPAD at 33rd Ordinary Session of the #AUSummit in Addis Ababa. Some of our engagements are: Heads of State & Government Orientation Committee meeting #HSGOC; Reporting on #Agenda2063; Presidential Infrastructure Champions Initative. More below👇🏾
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#EnergizeAfrica has been launched!!.Harnessing the potential of Africa’s youth to transform the continent. Thank you to all our partners & champions!.@nardosbthomas @mnsanzabaganwa @AU_YouthEnvoy @afreximbank @GroupEcobank @JNkengasong @MeneWamkele
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African Media have a central role to play in shaping the development narrative for #TheAfricaWeWant #BrandAUDA @MwanjaSusan informs media & communicators in Nairobi
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#AUDA-NEPAD is committed to providing economic opportunities for youth, especially for young women. Our partnership with @SheLeadsAfrica is an exciting one, we will bring our strengths to the SLAY festival supporting training on entrepreneurial & business skills - @FatiHassane
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100 SME’s in attendance at the Business Bootcamp Skills training in Togo representing all the regions in Africa, key note speeches to be given by Mrs Fati N’zi-Hassane, AUDA-NEPAD Head of Human Capital, Josephine Anan-Ankomah Ecobank Group Executive Commercial Banking #1mby2021
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Another one of the world’s oldest universities is the eminent University of Sankoré, a spectacular pyramid-shaped work of architecture, founded in 989AD by the erudite chief judge of Tumbuktu, Al-Qadi Aqib Ibn Mahmud in Mali.#HeritageMonth.Join us: ➡️
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With globalisation, the rate of language disappearance has increased. African languages need to be preserved. Already, 37 of the 231 disappeared world languages are from sub-Saharan #Africa. Let’s all play a part in preserving our languages! .#HeritageMonth
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The white paper on AUDA-NEPAD’s Response to #COVID19 and other Epidemics can be downloaded at: . #TheAfricaWeWant
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed @AminaJMohammed met with Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki & AUDA-NEPAD team to discuss strengthening of institutional collaboration @UN_TKebe
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Did you know, with more than 2000 distinct languages #Africa has a third of the world's languages? .“Language is our reservoir of wealth, knowledge, wisdom & history,” Prof Sunday Ojo. With our linguistic wealth, let's continue to speak the language of unity! Happy #HeritageMonth
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Starting now: Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative #PICI @ #AUSummit From left: South African President H.E Cyril Ramaphosa; Rwandan H.E Paul Kagame; Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat @NEPAD_Mayaki
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I reiterate that we need to think not only of ourselves, but of the generations to come. Africa’s future requires a high degree of imagination & innovation that can only come from its youth - Ms Bekele-Thomas @nardosbthomas #100Days. #EnergizeAfrica
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‘ #AfCFTA does not only unite Africa, it also creates a common market by which Africa can enter the world’ Pamela Coke Hamilton, Executive Director of ITC at the African Union Industrialisation Week #EnergizeAfrica #Agenda2063 #AUIW2022 @AfCFTA
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Represented by Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki #AUDA-NEPAD is participating in the #SDG Center for Africa @SDGCAfrica board meeting - finding and implementing solutions for continent to continue transforming sustainably #TheAfricaWeWant #UNGA @AlikoDangote @akin_adesina
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"We need to support Micro Small and Medium Entreprises because they are the entities that employ 80% of Africans". CEO of @NEPAD_Agency, @NEPAD_Mayaki in his remarks during the G20 Ministerial Summit on Development.
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AUDA-NEPAD CEO Dr Ibrahim Mayaki representing the Chairperson of AUC @AUC_MoussaFaki paid tribute to the former President of Zimbabwe H.E Robert Mugabe, who will be remembered as an emblematic panAfricanist in the struggle for liberation & continental integration. @edmnangagwa
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Excited to share our white paper on #AI and the #FutureofWork in Africa! Learn how Generative AI can drive economic growth, empower the workforce, and promote socially responsible development. Download now for recommendations on infrastructure, education, inclusive policies, and
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Estherine Fotabong @EstherineF spoke on the mandate of the AU's first ever development agency: African Union Development Agency-NEPAD during an interview with Esther Awoniyi @Estheroawoniyi on CNBC's @cnbcafrica #BeyondMarkets @NEPAD_Mayaki [Broadcast link will follow soon]
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1 of 2 : H.E Prof Sarah Anyang Agbor, AUC Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology speaking on the commencement of the first courses at the Pan African Virtual and e-University, à flagship project of the @_AfricanUnion @NEPAD_Mayaki @Mmekgeledi @MwanjaSusan
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Let’s Celebrate #AfricaDay with:.Dr Mayaki AUDA-NEPAD CEO @NEPAD_Mayaki .H.E Mr Mene #AfCFTA SG @MeneWamkele .Ms Yvonne Chaka Chaka @YvonneChakaX2 .Prof P Lumumba .Ms Aya Chebbi @auyouthenvoy_ .Mr Eddy Oketch @ongozake .Ms Moky Makura @mokymakura .More➡️
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#NEPAD's Footprint in #Africa is growing each year, both in terms of geographical reach and programme impact. Follow us this week as we showcase some of our key in-country achievements on the continent #TheAfricaWeWant #Agenda2063
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Thé @NEPAD_Agency Communications team is currently meeting to finalise thé Communication Strategy which will provide strategic communication & advocacy guidance to the @NEPAD_Agency towards achieving its vision
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Week 4⃣ at the #AfricaDialogueSeries .Join us on 24 May for the webinar on: Human Capital Development, Climate, Energy & Food systems.with @AminaJMohammed @nardosbthomas @Duarte_UNOSAA @SongweVera. Register at➡️ #ADS2022 #TheAfricaWeWant
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“2 out of 3 #Youth in Africa are unemployed,they migrate to find employment outside the Continent. Sadly, sometimes there are few opportunities for African Youth except to migrate. So,Agriculture must be used as an attractive sector to curb this migration”Jose Graziano Da Silva
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‘Considering that Project Finance structuring works better when DFI and sponsors communicate at early stages of project preps, continuous dialogue at early stages helps focus on what is really needed and is essential if we are to have a predictable project pipeline’ @amibiaka
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Africa's linguistic diversity can even be found among individual #Africans e.g Claire Felter @claireefelter reports that a study of 100 inhabitants in Uganda found that the average speaker knows 4.34 languages. This is also true in other countries on the Continent. #HeritageMonth
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History is being made in #Africa today❗️Leaders are launching the African Continental Free Trade Area #AfCFTA , the biggest free trade agreement since the establishment of the WTO. The #AfCFTA could increase intra-African trade by 52% by 2022 #TheAfricaWeWant @NEPAD_Mayaki
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Save the Date! On February 17 at the 36th African Union Summit, we’ll host a high level side event on "Health Financing & Sustaining Action to end AIDS and related Communicable & Non-communicable Diseases" in partnership with @_AfricanUnion, @PEPFAR, @UNAIDS & @aidswatchafrica
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‘I am pleased to officially introduce AUDA’s Primary Health Care #ProjectBijimin which will leverage the collective knowledge of health professionals from across the continent and the diaspora to benefit 45,000 people living in the rural areas in 5 AU Member States’ @FatiHassane
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The power of NEPAD is the power of ideas it brings to the table. Towards implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area for instance, NEPAD has been working with ECA on the MoveAfrica border system. -Dr Vera Songwe @SongweVera .#NEPADTurns20.#BuildingTheAfricaWeWant
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Save the Date! On Feb 17 at the 36th African Union Summit, we’ll host a high level side event on "Unpacking Health Financing & Sustaining Action to end AIDS & related Communicable & Non-communicable Diseases" in partnership with @_AfricanUnion, @PEPFAR, @UNAIDS & @aidswatchafrica
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Today, on the margins of the Africa Energy Summit, in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, during the launch of Phase 3 of the Continental Power Systems Masterplan in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, @amibiaka, highlighted that the launch offers an opportunity to highlight CMP Phase III and its
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For the African continent to feed itself we need to act - We must support smallholder farmers; We need to link farmers to local markets; we need to promote regional integration. “Africa can feed and nourish itself,” Dr Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki #EATforum2018 #TheAfricaWeWant
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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨. Today, we launch the Model Law for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa, a significant step toward ensuring every African's right to adequate, safe, and nutritious food. Developed by the @AfrikParliament with AUDA-NEPAD's support, this law addresses
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Starting now: Launch of the 100,000 SMEs for 1 million jobs by 2021 initiative. H.E Amira El Fadil @Elfadil_DSA; H.E Sarah Mbi Enow Anyang @ProfSarahAgbor; Dr Ibrahim Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki; H.E Josefa Sacko @JosefaSacko
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As AUDA-NEPAD we take cognisance of the need to push for increased regional integration thru which the challenges that we face on the continent can best be tackled. Thru our new mandate we are ready to support the continent’s transformation. Happy African Union Day! @NEPAD_Mayaki
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African Union Development Agency-NEPAD CEO Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas @nardosbthomas is leading the AUDA-NEPAD delegation at the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting #AUMYCM in Lusaka
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1/2 @_AfricanUnion Commissioner HRST and @NEPAD_Agency met today to discuss respective institutions programmatic actions on youth #development, education & training, science & technology - #AU delivering as one
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Our special guest during the CEO handover retreat was our Goodwill Ambassador for #Nutrition Ms Yvonne Chaka Chaka @YvonneChakaX2 .@nardosbthomas @NEPAD_Mayaki @JosefaSacko .#YearofNutrition
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Don't miss 37th Ordinary Session of the @_AfricanUnion Heads of State and Government where the #Agenda2063 Second Ten Year Implementation Plan will be launched!. Tune in today at 10am EAT Click the link to join:
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‘We must see more #Youth involved in the ‘Green Economy’, Climate Smart Agriculture and using technology in Agriculture Projects’ - say Agriculture experts at the #YouthEmploymentInAgriculture Conference #ICTs4Ag
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Today the AUC Chairperson H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat @AUC_MoussaFaki was received by Dr Ibrahim Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki at the AUDA-NEPAD offices during a working visit
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Insightful Ocean Economy Business Session at the #BRICSSummit2023. @amibiaka discussed BRICS-Africa partnership opportunities for robust, resilient, and secure maritime growth.
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Join us at the launch of WorldSkills Africa at 37th Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the @_AfricanUnion and help us drive the skills economy on the African continent
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The AUDA-NEPAD CEO Dr Ibrahim Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki is leading the Agency's delegation at the AU Summit whose theme is "Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent".#AUSummit2022
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