Advancing Africa's Industrial Future: Ambassador Makoloo Meets with UNIDO Director General in Vienna
Ambassador Makoloo and DG Müller discuss Africa's growth, representation, and key challenges
August 20th, 2024On Wednesday, 24th July 2024, Ambassador Makoloo Maurice met with Mr. Gerd Müller, Director General of UNIDO, at the Organization's Headquarters in Vienna. The meeting took place in anticipation of the upcoming Summit of the Future in New York this September. During their discussion, both parties agreed on the importance of highlighting the critical role of industry in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the summit.
UNIDO is set to host a session on the Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA III) during the Summit. This session will explore the impact and future prospects of the initiative, emphasizing the need for increased efforts to strengthen industrial growth across Africa. Ambassador Makoloo reaffirmed Kenya's full support for these efforts. The discussions also covered the strengthening of UNIDO’s Field Office in Nairobi, expanding the portfolio of UNIDO projects in Kenya, and collaborative efforts to enhance Africa’s representation within the UN system. The conversation also touched on the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII) and the opportunities for collaboration, given the alignment of the initiative with UNIDO’s programs.
Kenya remains grateful for UNIDO's steadfast support of the African industrialization agenda. The country continues to commend Director General Müller for his commitment to advancing industry-focused solutions that address the continent's most pressing challenges. These challenges include mitigating the stark impact of climate change, creating employment opportunities for the youth, increasing manufacturing and value addition in Africa, ensuring food security, and promoting smart agriculture technologies, among others.
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