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Zimbabwe will next year host the 56th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM24), this publication has learnt.
The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting that was held in the Capital this afternoon.
According to the latest report from the meeting, the cabinet considered and approved the development.
“Cabinet considered and approved Zimbabwe’s Hosting of the 56th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development as presented by the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Honourable Professor Mthuli Ncube,” read the statement.
“The nation is informed that at the Fifty-fifth Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for African (UNECA) Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 15 to 21 March 2023, Zimbabwe was confirmed as host of the Fifty-sixth Session (COM24) during the period 28 February to 5 March 2024. The conference will be held under the theme “Bolstering financing mechanisms and policy frameworks for the transition to prosperous, just and inclusive green economies in Africa”.
The event is expected to be attended by about 1,000 people from the continent and beyond comprising of Government officials, civil society, the UN family, and experts, among others.
The Conference will present an opportunity for Zimbabwe to enhance its global image and to market Victoria Falls as a tourist destination of choice.
The event will consist of two meetings, that is; Committee of Experts for technical deliberations on the theme and statutory issues of the conference during the first three days (28 February to 01 March 2024) and the Conference of Ministers for the last two days (4-5March 2024). The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa will be working with the Government of Zimbabwe represented by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion in spearheading the organisation of the Conference.
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