MEDIA ADVISORY 2014 Economic Report on Africa to be launched at University of Pretoria What: The joint United nations Economic Commission for Africa/African Union Commission annual flagship report will be launched on 27 May, 2014 at the University of Pretoria - Postgraduate School of Agriculture & Rural Development & Human Economy. Where: University of Pretoria, SRC Chamber, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa Time: 12:00 -14:00 The report is being launched at a time when Africa is emerging as a central region for global growth. It makes the argument that it is required for African countries to institute credible industrial policies as well as institutions that will advance structural transformation on the continent if industrialization is to successfully occur. The event is expected to bring together policy makers, relevant UN agencies and the academic community, including researchers, private sector stake-holders and government officials to discuss the policy recommendations of the report. Copies of the Report will be distributed to attendants Download your copy from: repository.uneca.org/unecawebsite/?q=eroa Join the conversation on twitter: #ERA2014 #industrialization Follow @ECA_Official and @ECA_Lopes on the topic Media Queries: In Pretoria, University of Pretoria: Sanku Tsunke, [email protected] Tel: 071 008 0187 In Pretoria, UNDP: Ms. Phumza Manqindi: [email protected] In Lusaka, ECA Ms. Sampa Kangwa-Wilkie, Email: [email protected] In Addis Ababa, ECA, Ms. Sophia Denekew, [email protected]
Posted on: Thu, 22 May 2014 11:52:44 +0000
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