East Africans to discuss how to pave the way for transformative growth

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Industrial-led growth is an important driver in achieving national development targets. This was underscored at the 21st meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) of Eastern Africa that opened this Tuesday at Retaj Moroni Hotel in Comoros. The three-day meeting was jointly organized jointly by the Economic Commission for Africa, through its regional office, and the Government of Comoros. Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Mr. Djaffar Ahmed Said Hassani, the Vice President in charge of Economy, Planning, Industry, Crafts, Investments, Private Sector and Land Affairs of the Union of Comoros, said that the meeting happens at an opportune time when the Union has reaffirmed its vision to make the Comoros an emerging country by 2030. The meeting is a platform to share best practices. The Governor of Ngazidja speaking on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Mr. Hamadi Hassani said he was pleased to bring together policymakers and experts from across the region to discuss development challenges and potential solutions.