ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) acting executive secretary Antonio Pedro has called on African countries to transform emerging economic and environmental challenges into opportunities by forging strong partnerships and innovative strategies.
Pedro made the remarks at the ongoing three-day UNECA Expo, which runs until Thursday at the UNECA Conference Center in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, as he emphasized the urgent need for technological advancement and digitalization of the economy in Africa to withstand emerging socioeconomic shocks.
