Opening statement by Mr. Mbaye Diouf, Director, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division on behalf of Dr. K.Y. Amoako. UN Under- Secretary- General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa

Abstract

This document presents the opening statement delivered by Mr. Mbaye Diouf, Director of the Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, on behalf of Dr. K. Y. Amoako, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), during the Extraordinary Meeting of the Federation of African Chambers of Commerce (FACC) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on April 26, 1999. The statement highlights the historical context of the FACC's establishment, the challenges faced in its operationalization, and the critical role of the private sector in economic development across Africa. Mr. Diouf emphasizes the need for synergies between the FACC and the Association of African Trade Promotion Organizations (AATPO) to enhance trade and investment promotion.