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Monday, May 9, 2016

Africa Think Tank Conference 2016 Marakkesh

Africa Think Tank Conference 2016: Among the more frequently mentioned issues of common interest are the following:

 - Economic issues: Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) issues and related trade opportunities; investment opportunities; infrastructure development; energy resources; industrialization;  production value chains; innovation.



-Social issues: poverty; gender equity; education and health services; employment; urbanization; social protection; migration and displaced populations; violence against women; cultural heritage



- Environmental issues: climate change; water resources; biodiversity; sustainable agriculture; natural resources management; endangered species
 
- Creating a sustainable future for think tanks in Africaeffective communication, resource mobilization, human resource management, research utilization and impact.


The conference addressed the above issues my bringing Africa's thinks tanks together and providing them with a platform to chart a way forward on how they can aid policy makers in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.







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