Earlier this year, the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) commissioned a briefing paper on assessing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adherence to the principles of development effectiveness. The paper has been completed and AFRODAD is hosting a webinar titled ‘Assessment of Development Effectiveness of Covid-19 Recovery Interventions in Africa’ on Wednesday 26th October 2022 from 11.00- 12.15 Harare, Pretoria Time to discuss finding and recommendations of the brief. Some objectives of the webinar include:
- Identify and analyse the different financial flows and assistance initiatives by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD donors to Africa to finance Covid-19 recovery efforts.
- Examine the extent to which commitment pledge to 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) of aid flows and initiatives adheres to the principles of development effectiveness in Africa.
- Discuss the possible debt implications of these initiatives.
- Evaluate the adequacy of current flows and initiatives to enable African countries cope with the exigencies of covid-19 and economic recovery.
- Explore policy solutions to enhance development effectiveness in Africa within the context of the covid-19 pandemic
Once the webinar is validated, the briefing paper will be finalised to capture input from webinar participants, and it will be widely shared thereafter.
HOW TO JOIN THE WEBINAR
Click the Link Below to Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3ZQMxmV5SVGHqmDkIzqCPQ
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