UN Assistant-Secretary General-UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa Director Ahunna Eziakonwa visits Malawi to foster partnerships

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-UN Assistant-Secretary General and UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa Director, Ahunna Eziakonwa is visiting Malawi fostering partnerships and progress in the country.

In a brief statement made available to The Maravi Post, Eziakonwa is expected to arrive in Malawi today, March 3 till 6, March 2024 for the High-Level mission.

During her visit, Eziakonwa will meet with President Lazarus Chakwera, senior government officials, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), other UN agencies, development partners, women and youth groups, local innovators, and other stakeholders.

While in the capital, she will visit Naturals Limited factory, a UNDP-supported enterprise, to gauge its positive impact on income and livelihoods.

“She will travel to Mchinji district to see the Sitolo Solar Minigrid and the National ID Registration Centre at Kamwendo Teachers Development Centre.

“In Blantyre, Ms. Eziakonwa will participate in a Round Table discussion on women empowerment, focusing on removing barriers to gender equality and women’s advancement,” reads the statement in part.

The statement adds, “Eziakonwa will conclude her visit by inaugurating the University Innovation Pod (UniPOD) at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), with the Head of State.

“The UniPoD aims at fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Malawi”.

Ahunna Eziakonwa serves as the UN Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator, and Regional Director for Africa.

With a tenure which began on 15 August 15, 2018, Eziakonwa leads UNDP’s efforts in supporting 46 African countries to achieve Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals

UNDP Malawi has been present in Malawi since 1964 and works closely with the Government of Malawi, civil society, the private sector, and other partners to contribute to national development. strategy.

UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

As the UN’s development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.