Webinar 3 for the Online Course on the Peace and Development Nexus in Africa

Recording for Webinar 3: Sustainable Financing Requires Control Over Economic and Financial Flows
This recording is part of the OSAA online course, The Peace and Development Nexus in Africa: Governance, Financing, and Country Systems, offered in collaboration with the UN System Staff College with funding from the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund. Designed for policymakers, UN officials, researchers, and general audiences, the course explores the intricate relationship between sustainable development, governance, and financing as tools for fostering lasting peace across the continent.
The third webinar, held on 28 November, delved into the central theme of Module 3: the critical importance of controlling economic and financial flows to achieve sustainable financing. Using insights from leading experts and practitioners, the discussion highlighted how issues such as illicit financial flows (IFFs), inefficient public spending, and ineffective tax systems erode Africa’s financial stability and offered practical strategies to counter these challenges.
Key topics include:
Tackling illicit financial flows and trade mispricing to retain vital resources for African economies.
Enhancing public finance management and addressing inefficiencies in tax systems.
Exploring alternative financing mechanisms, including pension funds and carbon markets, to support sustainable development.
Featured panelists:
Moderated by Jean-Paul Adam, the webinar features contributions from Elizabeth Agathine (Ministry of Finance, National Planning, and Trade, Seychelles), Deka Moussa Ragueh (UNECA), Bartholomew Armah (UNECA), and Thierry Watrin (UNECA Sustainable Debt Coalition).
These experts shared their perspectives on curbing uncontrolled economic flows and aligning governance frameworks with sustainable development goals.
The course is available for general enrollment as part of a fully self-paced online track on 16 December 2024.
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