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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 Africa: effective 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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