President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia has emphasized the need for stronger implementation of the Pact for the Future, stressing that its success will be measured by its impact across Africa. She made these remarks at a high-level side event on the implementation of the Pact for the Future in Africa, held on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The event highlighted Africa's commitment to the pact's implementation.
Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that Africa has taken ownership of the pact's implementation, which provides a roadmap for reinvigorating multilateralism and creating a more representative and effective international system. A key aspect of this is proper African representation on the United Nations Security Council. The pact aligns with the African Union's Agenda 2063, which aims to transform African economies, strengthen peace and security, and promote science, technology, and innovation.
The President highlighted financing for development as a crucial priority, including reforms to the international financial architecture, technology transfer, and international tax cooperation. She emphasized that young people should be regarded as partners in shaping the future rather than merely beneficiaries. This approach is essential for the pact's success and its impact on the ground.
Nandi-Ndaitwah urged member states to bring the implementation of the pact home, emphasizing that its real test would be its national uptake and the impact delivered at the country level. With the 2027 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) summit and the post-2030 agenda approaching, she stressed that the pact's implementation should accelerate progress towards the SDGs rather than operate as a parallel process.
The President called for stronger international cooperation, including north-south, south-south, and triangular cooperation, to support the implementation of the pact. This cooperation is vital for achieving the pact's objectives and ensuring its success. The international community must work together to support Africa's efforts to implement the pact.
Nandi-Ndaitwah's remarks underscored the importance of the pact in advancing Africa's priorities, including transforming economies, strengthening peace and security, and promoting science, technology, and innovation. The pact's implementation will be crucial in achieving these goals and ensuring a better future for Africa.
The event at the UN General Assembly highlighted the commitment of African countries to the pact's implementation and the need for stronger international cooperation to support this effort. The success of the pact will depend on its impact on the ground and its ability to accelerate progress towards the SDGs.
Key points
- President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasizes Africa's ownership of the Pact for the Future's implementation.
- The pact aligns with the African Union's Agenda 2063 to transform African economies and promote science, technology, and innovation.
- Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for stronger international cooperation to support the pact's implementation.
