Bold and decisive action needed for Africas growth: UN deputy chief

UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson (UN Photo)

New York (IINA) – UN Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson said Wednesday that the United Nations and African countries are working as one to support the continent’s people in realizing their hopes and aspirations for peace and development, which will require “bold and decisive” action.
Last year, when the world adopted the historic 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change, Africa adopted its own transformative Agenda 2063 and Ten-Year Implementation Plan.
“These global and regional frameworks share a focus on people and their well-being on a healthier planet. They include pledges on justice and are rooted in respect of human rights,” Eliasson told delegates attending a high-level forum entitled 'The Africa We Want in 2030, 2063 and Beyond'.
According to the UN, both the 2030 Agenda and Africa’s Agenda 2063 aim at structural transformation and a more equitable sharing of income and wealth, stressing inclusive growth and sustainable development.
“These high ambitions require bold and decisive action from everyone involved. The people of the world are looking to their leaders on all levels to act and to be accountable for their actions,” the UN deputy chief said.
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