African Economic Conference 2026 concludes with a strong commitment from the AfDB Group, UNDP and OECD to a resilient and prosperous Africa
Gilpin, Chief Economist and Head of the Strategy, Analysis and Research Team at the Regional Bureau for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 African Economic Conference (AEC), held from 10 to 12 July at the headquarters of the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan under the theme: “Strengthening Africa’s Geopolitical Agency and Trade Resilience in a Multipolar World.” The event was jointly organized by the African Development Bank Group, UNDP, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Read More