Ms. Mohammed was in the country to attend the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), which concluded that day.<\/p>\n
The conference has been organized by Japan since 1993, under the philosophy of \u201cAfrican Development for African people.\u201d It is co-hosted by the UN, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, and the African Union Commission.<\/p>\n
A new era<\/h2>\n
In welcoming the UN deputy chief, President Saied spoke of the new era in the world, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, but also in Tunisia, which has a new Constitution that he said will establish greater accountability for all.<\/p>\n
The President also recognized that the UN plays an important role as \u201cnations united\u201d, working together to confront common challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said TICAD has already brought important results for Africa, and there will be much to do to implement agreements reached during this latest edition of the conference.<\/p>\n
SDGs remain relevant<\/h2>\n
Ms. Mohammed recalled that the SDGs remain a very relevant framework in this new era,<\/strong> and TICAD has served as an important reminder.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 17 goals aim to bring about a more just and equitable world, including through ending extreme poverty, achieving gender equality, and spurring economic growth, while also tackling climate change and preserving the natural environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n They were adopted by world leaders in 2015 and have a deadline of 2030.<\/p>\n The UN deputy chief said that in many places, governments have not yet succeeded in delivering better public services, particularly for women and girls<\/strong>. \u00a0She added that the UN will continue to support countries, and give hope to people.<\/p>\n As social cohesion and the concept of the State have weakened recently in many places, she agreed that a new model and appreciation of democracy are needed to build more efficient and inclusive institutions able to deliver for the world\u2019s people.<\/p>\n \u00a9 Save the Children\/Dereje<\/span><\/p>\n Leden, a student with disabilities in Ethiopia, is receiving targeted education support, thanks to a programme funded by Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the UN\u2019s fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Ms. Mohammed reminded President Saied of the UN Secretary-General’s invitation to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly and the important Transforming Education Summit.\u00a0<\/p>\n The three-day event, which begins at UN Headquarters on 16 September, aims to set out a new vision for education<\/strong> that equips learners of all ages and backgrounds with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to thrive.<\/p>\n She said that as a professor, President Saied could help redefine and rethink education in Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n The President confirmed his interest in attending, and mentioned that adapting education to this new era is fundamental. He said a Supreme Council for education and learning is included in Tunisia\u2019s new Constitution.<\/p>\n UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner, who also attended the meeting, added that a new social contract is needed between people and their institutions.<\/p>\n The meeting with President Saied took place a day after Ms. Mohammed addressed TICAD8, where she focused on the importance of realizing a sustainable and resilient society based on the concept of human security.<\/p>\n She highlighted how partnerships established at the conference over the years have helped increase access to health services, education, water, and sanitation, in addition to promoting peace and stability.<\/p>\n However, she said\u00a0many people are still struggling <\/strong>when it comes to issues such as housing, health, education, and gender equality. \u00a0<\/p>\n Furthermore, new challenges have emerged that put sustainable development at risk<\/strong>, such as the global food and fuel crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine, and the \u201ctriple planetary crisis\u201d of climate, biodiversity and pollution.<\/p>\n \u201cAchieving human security — freedom from fear, want and indignity <\/strong>— is more important than ever to protect the peoples of Africa from threats to their survival, dignity, and livelihood,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is also critical to empowering all people \u2014 including women, children, and other vulnerable groups <\/strong>\u2014 to shape and fully own the process of building communities and nations.\u201d<\/p>\n The conference provided an opportunity to leverage the human security approach in finding solutions for today\u2019s global challenges, Ms. Mohammed told participants.<\/p>\n \u201cDoing so will help countries and communities across Africa access the very best solutions to accelerate progress. Only then can we deliver on our promises and help millions of people in Africa co-create a sustainable and inclusive future,<\/strong>\u201d she said.<\/p>\n The UN deputy chief outlined five ways how the human security approach can help countries to overcome the current \u201ccomplex context\u201d as they strive to achieve development objectives outlined by the UN and the African Union.<\/p>\n \u201cFaced with systemic risks, we must step up our work on recovery, prevention and anticipating future crises<\/strong> in an integrated manner. Foresight analysis and social protection research will be key tools,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u00a9 UN Women\/Ryan Brown<\/span><\/p>\n A women\u2019s cooperative is forming in the township of Yoko, Cameroon.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Ms. Mohammed called for a \u201crevolution in data\u201d. \u00a0She said indicators of development progress must go beyond focusing solely on measurements such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to determine well-being in order to better measure vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople-oriented and people-centred approaches should be at the heart of everything we do<\/strong>,\u201d she stressed. \u201cRe-establishing trust and fostering a stronger social contract between governments and people must be integral to our efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Human security critical for Africa<\/h2>\n
Solutions for a sustainable future<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\nPeople-centred approaches<\/h2>\n