Media Advisory: Regional Conference On Informal Economy In Africa

The conference brings together government officials, representatives of the African Union Commission, employers’, workers’ organizations, development agencies, informal economy actors, academics, and Civil Society Organizations to understand policy gaps in Africa and strategize on more effective policy responses and solutions to facilitate inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and prosperous recovery.

The informal economy absorbs between 83-85 % of young employment seekers in Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, while there are no adequate investments for inclusive structural economic transformation. Thus, this policy dialogue supports the identification of challenges, sharing of good practices, and learning from each other’s perspectives, including fostering effective pathways to formality in Africa.

Keynote speakers at the conference include:

• Ms. Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon – ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa
• Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP's Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa

When: 10-11 May 2022 Time: 0900 – 1700
Where: Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls Online (Registration) : Zoom

For more information:

UNDP
Itayi N. Usaiwevhu
Communication Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Cell: +263734713098


International Labour Organization
Maria MUTANDWA
Communication and Information Management Officer
Email: [email protected]
Cell: +263772292832