LDC5 Africa Regional Review - Session 3 (23 February 2021)
Channel: UN OHRLLS
Date: 2021-02-26

Session 3: RETHINKING STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICAN LDCs IN THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT AND INNOVATION

This session will explore the potential sources of growth to enable LDCs to achieve accelerated, inclusive and sustained growth and meet the SDGs by 2030. Structural transformation has traditionally been linked to increased productivity through the manufacturing sector. However, the era of technological advancement and initiatives for green growth to “build back better” after the COVID-19 pandemic call for a discussion on alternative sources for sustainable economic development in LDCs. Speakers will discuss the role that services such as ICT (including access to broadband internet), tourism or agroindustry can play in this respect and  will highlight successful and innovative solutions to enable the African LDCs generate higher productivity and decent employment, especially women and youth.