The series, in its second year, brought together African and World leaders to discuss 'Domestic policies, regional development, and possible threats facing Africa's Global achievement of the SDGs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic amongst others.
President Weah shared the virtual panel with US Senator Chris Coons, Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, Secretary General of the African Caribbean Group of States, Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross, Professor Benedict Okey Aramah, President & Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank, Achim Steiner, Administrator UNDP, and Amir Ben Yahmed, President and Founder, Africa CEO Forum.
African governments need to accept the support of the Private Sector in alleviating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa," he said.
The pandemic is wake up call for Africa - creating new streams of revenue and self-reliance by the African continent".
Since its establishment, the UBA Conversation which is held during the global celebration of African Liberation Day, has sparked meaningful conversations about how Africa can better partner with the rest of the world to empower businesses and individuals on the continent.
