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Choiseul Africa Club in Paris | Meeting with Vera Songwe

On March 14, 2024, the Choiseul Africa Club welcomed Vera Songwe in Paris. She shed light on key issues such as regional integration, energy transition, and SME financing, offering concrete solutions for sustainable development.

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On March 14^th, 2024, Choiseul Africa Club had the privilege of welcoming Mrs. Vera Songwe to for a breakfast event in Paris. As the first female Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, she provided valuable insights on the economic and strategic challenges facing the African continent in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Drawing on two decades of experience at the World Bank, where she collaborated with prominent figures such as Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and served as the Director of Operations for West and Central Africa, Vera Songwe underscored critical issues including regional economic integration, energy transition, and financing for African SMEs. She also raised the question of how we could accelerate access to funding while fostering innovation and sustainability.

Exclusive discussion with:

Vera Songwe

Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

This gathering provided an opportunity to explore concrete solutions aimed at strengthening Africa’s position in global value chains while inspiring the next generation of leaders. We would like to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Vera Songwe for the enriching and engaging exchange, which encourages each of us to reflect on the necessary actions to build inclusive and sustainable development.