Sahrawi Republic Participates in the 8th Africa Infrastructure Development Week
Sahrawi Republic Participates in the 8th Africa Infrastructure Development Week
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 26th Nov 2024– The Sahrawi Republic participated in the 8th Africa Infrastructure Development Week held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Representing the Sahrawi Republic at this significant event was the Minister of Transport and Energy, Salec Mohamed Mbarec.
Hosted by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the event was organized by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa under the theme: “Enhancing Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth in Africa: Leveraging Transformational Financing and Regional Integration.”
This platform brought together stakeholders to review progress, forge new partnerships, and explore innovative financing solutions for Africa’s infrastructure needs.
The agenda aligns with the broader vision of Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The focus this year was on accelerating the implementation of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) projects by advancing transformational financing, promoting regional integration, and enhancing sustainable infrastructure development across the continent.
Key outcomes expected from the week include reinforcing the vision for PIDA projects, identifying innovative financing models and private sector opportunities, and gaining deeper insights into the challenges and progress in implementing infrastructure initiatives. The event also showcased successful infrastructure projects and shared best practices from across the continent. Discussions, workshops, and presentations provided participants with valuable learning opportunities and innovative strategies.
The African Union emphasized the importance of replicable success stories as valuable projects that could be scaled up in other regions, contributing to a cohesive and effective agenda for infrastructure development in Africa.
Minister Salec Mohamed Mbarec held several meetings with leaders and ministers to exchange insights on addressing infrastructure challenges and participated in various workshops and exhibitions showcasing successful infrastructure development models in transportation, facilities, dams, tourism, and hospitality.
The conference was attended by Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, AU Commissioner for Infrastructure Amani Abou-Zeid, Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime, and ministers from several African countries.
A significant number of scholars, experts, and academics specializing in infrastructure and green economy also shared their experiences and perspectives on advancing Africa’s infrastructure development.
Accompanying the Sahrawi Minister were media and cultural attaché, Rgueibi Abdallah, and Sahrawi expert Tecber Ahmed Saleh.
