A distinguished list of current and former Heads of State and Government, African Union Commission Executives and Organs, Ministers, Officials from African Financial institutions, Private Sector Delegates, Philanthropists, High Net Worth Individuals, Regional Economic Communities, and Regional Mechanisms from across Africa will gather in Accra this Saturday.
The occasion is The African Union’s High-Level innovative launching of the peace financing mechanisms, aimed at expanding the engagement of the private sector in resource mobilization for peace in Africa. This significant event will take place on July 20, 2024 at 17:00 GMT at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
The event will gather an esteemed group of attendees, with notable speakers addressing the event, including H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission, H.E Dr. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Mrs. Dagmawit Moges, Director, AU Peace Fund Secretariat and several other officials from various private sector organizations and financial institutions in Africa.
The launch event will feature a series of keynote addresses, networking opportunities, and cultural performances. Attendees can engage with Africa’s most influential leaders, discuss innovative peace financing mechanisms, and make financial commitments to support the Peace Fund’s initiatives.
A key event feature will be the Peace Fund Round Table titled “Fostering Partnerships for Sustainable Peace in Africa”.
This panel discussion will explore strategies for mobilizing resources and enhancing collaboration among member states, financial institutions, and the private sector to promote peace across the continent.
