A global summit on inclusive growth took place in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from September 23 to 25, 2026. The official opening ceremony was presided over by Zimbabwe's Vice President, Kembo Mohadi. The summit brought together public decision-makers, business leaders, worker representatives, and development partners from around the world. The main theme of the summit was "Inclusive Growth: Decent Work, Valorization, and Promotion of Investment".
The summit was attended by several high-profile personalities, including the President of the Union of Economic and Social Councils and similar institutions (UCESA), Dr. Abdelkader Aamara, and the President of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and similar institutions (AICESIS), Ioannis Paidas. The President of the Malian Economic and Social Council, Yacouba Katilé, participated in a panel discussion on social dialogue and investment on September 24.
During the panel discussion, Mr. Katilé shared Mali's experience on social dialogue, highlighting the country's Stability Social and Growth Pact. The pact is a key aspect of Mali's efforts to promote social dialogue and investment. The summit provided a platform for participants to share their experiences and best practices on promoting inclusive growth.
The President of UCESA, Dr. Abdelkader Aamara, welcomed the participation of several Economic and Social Councils and similar institutions from Africa, including Mali's CESEC. He noted that the presence of these institutions demonstrated their commitment to promoting African integration by bringing together institutions, expertise, and economic actors around common interests and projects.
The summit's discussions were organized around thematic sessions, focusing on various aspects of inclusive growth, including decent work, valorization, and promotion of investment. The outcome of the summit was a declaration, known as the Victoria Falls Declaration, which was adopted on September 25.
The Malian delegation to the summit was led by the President of CESEC, Yacouba Katilé. The delegation shared Mali's experience on social dialogue and its application in the country's development efforts. The summit provided a valuable opportunity for Mali to share its expertise and learn from other countries.
The global summit on inclusive growth in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, provided a platform for countries to share their experiences and best practices on promoting inclusive growth. Mali's participation in the summit was an opportunity for the country to share its expertise on social dialogue and investment.
Key points
- - Mali's experience on social dialogue was shared at a global summit in Zimbabwe. - The summit brought together public decision-makers, business leaders, and worker representatives from around the world. - The outcome of the summit was a declaration, known as the Victoria Falls Declaration.
