Eskedar Nega

.@hillo_el, RD Development Coordination says it all: #Africa’s ambition is clear:a future defined by financial sovereignty, regional strength, & homegrown innovation. Seville #Ff4D must do more to (…) close the gap between ambition and action! un-dco.org/stories/full-and-…

Always a pleasure to meet with my dear sister Dr. @RoseMwebaza, Regional Director and Representative for Africa of the United Nations Environment Programme (@UNEP_Africa). Thank you and your team for a great and productive meeting with UNDCO Africa! We value UNEP's partnership with the UN #RCsystem on the road to #COP32. COP32 is Africa's moment to turn climate ambition into finance and action at scale. COP32 in Addis Abeba, #Ethiopia is Africa leading the global climate agenda, not just hosting it. 🌍

.@_AfricanUnion @ECA_OFFICIAL @ESCWA @UNDP @Afdb_Group leadership convened today with Africa’s #UN Resident Coordinators, under the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform, aligning forward looking, evidence based , integrated and resilient policy responses to navigate the short-, mid- and long-term ripple effects of the Middle East conflict. Collective action. Tailored country responses under leadership of Resident Coordinators . Continental resilience.

Sincere appreciation to @UNEP and @RoseMwebaza for a fruitful collaboration and for sharing their expertise with UN Resident Coordinators across #Africa. Our fruitful exchanges reinforce why integrating strong #ClimateAction and environment lenses into Cooperation Frameworks is critical to tackling today’s interconnected development challenges.

Honorée d’avoir accompagné DSG @AminaJMohammed lors d’un échange avec le Premier ministre @SonkoOfficiel autour d’une vision africaine audacieuse, portée par une croissance inclusive, la force de la jeunesse et un développement durable au cœur de l’action. #LeadershipAfrica

A true pleasure to welcome @unfpa Executive Director @dienekeita for the launch of the Regional @GlobalSpotlight Programme today to scale prevention, survivor-centred services, and accountability — turning commitments into measurable impact. #EndViolence #WomenLead

Where heritage meets tomorrow👌🏽. Africa Hall, rooted in Emperor Haile Selassie’s vision of unity, a symbol of #Africa’s determination to shape its future. A powerful reminder to continue champion Africa’s Agency. Proud to see it honored with the 2026 WMF/Knoll Modernism Prize.

Spotlight of our second day of RCO Economists learning workshop on leveraging UN 2.0 capabilities for debt sustainability is a deep dive convo #happeningnow with @IMFNews , @WorldBank @AfDB_Group and DSRSG DRC Congo

Economists are key to the @UN, stressed @Hillo_el: how they frame issues, interpret data & guide policy shapes how we deliver in this new era of financing for development. Sevilla set the stage for strong debt solutions—robust relief, increased MDB lending & de-risked investments

Leveraging UN 2.0 capabilities for debt sustainability

Because when @AfDB_Group scale meets the @UN Resident Coordinators multi stakeholder convening power, including private sector, CSOs etc we can turn conflict risks into peace dividends that communities , women and youth — can truly feel.

Pipeline alignment thru rapid cycles that turn flagship priorities in @AfDB_Group ready operations, financing innovation through pooled funds to de-risk fragile contexts; results & accountability to measure what matters: inclusion& services reaching fragile zones is way to go

This is where @UN Resident Coordinators are pivotal. They are uniquely placed to align national priorities, UN capacities, and @AfDB_Group investments. When AfDB’s financial leverage combines with UN’s convening power& field presence, we can deliver coherently at speed and scale.

At #ARF2025 we discussed partnerships between @UN & @AfDB_Group - I conveyed that our institutions are converging & our strengths are complementary. We need to ensure these strengths come together — systematically, not occasionally — and where it matters most: at country level