The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent action to close Africa’s huge financing gap in water and sanitation investments.
The Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent and coordinated action to address water and sanitation crises.
He said Africa risked missing out on emerging opportunities if it failed to act decisively.
He urged governments to adopt sustainable funding strategies for resilient health systems.
Mr Gatete called for strong social protection systems, skills retraining, and inclusive policies to mitigate labour-market shocks.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty as a core economic strategy to reduce reliance on external aid.
Mr Gatete reaffirmed that through such internal reviews and renewed collaboration, the ECA remains focused on delivering tangible results that drive inclusive growth.
The Economic Commission for Africa has called for swift and strategic action to address the complex and growing economic challenges facing Africa.
He cited South Africa’s 40-year-old Koeberg nuclear plant as proof that nuclear energy could work on the continent.
“Debt is not inherently bad. What matters is what it is used for,” the ECA chief said.
