Agadir — Tangier, Morocco, is the venue for the 58th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (COM58), which commenced on March 28. The conference, marking the second time Tangier has hosted the event since 1960, is taking place at the Palace of Arts and Culture and centers on the theme “Growth through innovation: Leveraging data and cutting-edge technologies to drive economic transformation in Africa. The strategic decision to hold COM58 in Tangier was formalized on January 22, following a protocol agreement signed by ECA Executive Secretary Claver Gatete and Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui.
Gatete commended Morocco for its leadership in enhancing Africa’s economic voice on the global stage. Bchir highlighted Morocco’s dedication to fostering partnerships across Africa and underscored the significance of technological innovation and data-driven strategies in economic transformation. Paragraph.
The conference aims to facilitate collaboration and innovation among African nations, solidifying Tangier’s role as a focal point for economic discourse and global economic governance. The emphasis on harnessing technology and data aligns with the growing global reliance on these tools for economic development.
Source: Morocco World News
