{"id":7087,"date":"2024-07-15T09:30:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=7087"},"modified":"2024-07-15T09:30:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:30:36","slug":"the-african-unions-boma-of-africa-2024-to-take-place-in-accra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=7087","title":{"rendered":"The African Union\u2019s BOMA of Africa 2024 to take place in Accra."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s BOMA of Africa, a joint initiative by AUDA-NEPAD and AfroChampions, is set to take place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landmark event highlighting Africa\u2019s strides toward the ambitious Agenda 2063 will take place on July 20th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. GMT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event, which will be live on Zoom, will occur on the sidelines of the African Union\u2019s 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting to take place in Ghana\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the theme \u201cFrom the Africa We Want to the Africa We Build,\u201d the 2024 edition of BOMA of Africa will celebrate the radical ideas and actions driving Africa forward. This festival of innovation and unity will feature debates, discussions, and announcements of groundbreaking initiatives that exemplify the milestones of African integration and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BOMA of Africa has become a premier platform for showcasing the continent\u2019s most inspirational achievements in unity and integration. Convened at the highest level, the event aims to move beyond discussions to concrete actions, inspiring Africans across various fields such as science, technology, education, the creative arts, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AUDA-NEPAD and AfroChampions, alongside other strategic partners, have hosted this annual event during African Integration Week since 2019. This year\u2019s BOMA will align with the Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, further cementing its significance on the continent\u2019s commemorative calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-5aead77ded77e7fac65d8f5198940244 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wV4rgvOoAMw?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world marked by geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, conflicts, and economic turbulence, Africa\u2019s strategic blueprint, Agenda 2063, has become urgent and necessary. The BOMA of Africa serves as a high point for showcasing and celebrating strategic developments on this roadmap, providing a platform to mobilize support for peace, security, and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AUDA-NEPAD\u2019s pivotal role in implementing Agenda 2063 is underscored by its co-hosting of the 2024 BOMA with AfroChampions. This collaboration demonstrates a deep commitment to mobilizing the continent for significant action and sustained progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2024 BOMA of Africa aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Showcase major projects and initiatives shaping Africa\u2019s emergence as a global force, such as AUDA-NEPAD\u2019s Energize Africa, the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), and the Agenda 2063 Dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present the 2nd Sankoree lecture by an eminent international change-maker, addressing Africa\u2019s positioning in the global system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce the maiden 2024 Sankoree Awards, celebrating leaders who have advanced Africa\u2019s integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate high-quality policy and resource mobilization inputs for artificial intelligence, biomedical innovation, and digital trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validate the trillion-dollar framework for supporting SMEs, value chain enablers, and infrastructure developers through innovative financing mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships for regulatory and policy harmonization, supporting AfCFTA and PIDA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BOMA 2024 will honor distinguished leaders whose visionary efforts have advanced regional integration and AUDA-NEPAD\u2019s mission. Among the honorees are H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt; H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda; H.E. Macky Sall, Former President of the Republic of Senegal; Madame Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Former Chairperson of the African Union Commission; and Mr. Gervais Koffi Djondo, Co-founder and former Chairman of EcoBank, Founding President of ASKY Airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2024 BOMA of Africa is more than an event; it is a strategic milestone on the path to achieving the Africa We Want. AUDA-NEPAD and AfroChampions reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the goals of Agenda 2063, setting a precedent for accountability, innovation, and unity across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s theme, \u201cFrom the Africa We Want to the Africa We Build,\u201d encapsulates the essence of Africa\u2019s journey. Through focused discussions on health, wealth creation, development financing, and governance, BOMA 2024 aims to ignite new momentum towards realizing Africa\u2019s continental aspirations. By spotlighting major projects and initiatives, the event fosters a spirit of collaboration and determination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year\u2019s BOMA of Africa, a joint initiative by AUDA-NEPAD and AfroChampions, is set to take place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The landmark event highlighting Africa\u2019s strides toward the ambitious Agenda 2063 will take place on July 20th, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. GMT. 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