{"id":94100,"date":"2025-01-15T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/pm-ngirente-urges-leaders-experts-to-reflect-on-unlocking-africas-potential"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:33:47","slug":"pm-ngirente-urges-leaders-experts-to-reflect-on-unlocking-africas-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/pm-ngirente-urges-leaders-experts-to-reflect-on-unlocking-africas-potential","title":{"rendered":"PM Ngirente urges leaders, experts to reflect on unlocking Africa\u2019s potential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called on leaders and experts to reflect on the continent\u2019s opportunities and recommit to unlocking its vast potential.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking, through video link from his office in Kigali, during the launch of the Foresight Africa Report 2025, on January 14, he emphasized the importance of utilising foresight to achieve the ambitious goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.<\/p>\n<p>Ngirente described the report as a vital platform for dialogue, delivering actionable insights on the continent\u2019s top priorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReflecting on our journey toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we recognize that there is more to be done to achieve our global ambitions. These goals are within our reach,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfrica is on a promising growth path, presenting new opportunities across various sectors. Our continent will soon be home to the youngest and most active labour force in the world, offering huge potential for economic development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To unlock this potential, Ngirente underscored the need to prioritize human capital development, job creation, infrastructure development for transport and connectivity, agriculture modernization to ensure food security, and improvements in energy systems. He also emphasized the urgency of addressing \u201cthe pressing issue\u201d of climate change proactively.<\/p>\n<p>Ngirente pointed to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a testament to the continent\u2019s collective strength.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPromoting the use of modern technologies in every sector is key. And we must continue to innovate and adapt to the changing global landscape to remain competitive,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Lessons from Rwanda<\/p>\n<p>Sharing Rwanda\u2019s experience, Ngirente outlined a few lessons learned over the past three decades, including the importance of visionary leadership, investing in human capital, and establishing strong accountability mechanisms, all which contributed to Rwanda\u2019s current progress.<\/p>\n<p>He said that strong leadership is essential, with citizens at the core of economic transformation to ensure inclusive participation in development processes, and noted that Rwanda\u2019s focus on education and skills development has empowered its citizens to drive inclusive growth and accountability mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>Ngirente stressed that Africa is positioning itself as a pivotal player in the global arena.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStrengthening and enabling the private sector to support government initiatives is crucial to achieving our goals,\u201d he said, adding that the Foresight Africa Report 2025 sets the stage for forward-thinking strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Ngirente urged stakeholders to reflect on Africa\u2019s opportunities and recommit to unlocking its potential.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us seize this moment to drive sustainable development and enhance the well-being of our citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings Global launched a special edition of its flagship report, \u201cForesight Africa: Top priorities for Africa 2025-2030,\u201d focusing on Africa\u2019s progress toward achieving the SDGs. Report takes stock of the achievements made, challenges faced, and identifies concrete actions that will accelerate Africa\u2019s sustainable development progress.<\/p>\n<p>The annual report, organized by the Brookings Institution in collaboration with the Africa Growth Initiative, provides a comprehensive analysis of Africa\u2019s opportunities and challenges. It highlights critical focus areas, including climate change, development finance, and technology, offering insights and recommendations to guide African governments and societies toward sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Its launch also featured a high-level lineup of experts to offer insights on unlocking the region\u2019s economic potential, achieving the SDGs, empowering women and girls, the role of good governance and citizenship in service delivery, bolstering Africa\u2019s relations with the world, and the diverse role of technology in approaching these important issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Rwanda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called on leaders and experts to reflect on the continent\u2019s opportunities and recommit to unlocking its vast potential. 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