Egypt wins FAO council leadership for 1st time
Mina Rizk, Deputy Permanent Representative of Egypt to the FAO, has been elected as the Chair of the Executive Council, becoming the first Egyptian to hold this position in the organization's 80-year history, dating back to 1945.
The decision followed a highly competitive election that involved five candidates from the FAO's regional groups, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
Being 38 years old, Rizk is the youngest ever to hold this major position at FAO, according to Rady.
He added that the election reflects Egypt's vision under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to invest in and prepare young professionals for global leadership.
The ambassador also highlighted that Rizk's candidacy supports the Egyptian embassy in Rome's efforts to build highly qualified diplomatic cadres capable of representing Egypt on the global stage.
© 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Zawya
41 minutes ago
- Zawya
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)'s Gatete sets tone at High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025 with focus on finance and data gaps
At the opening of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), called for urgent action to bridge global financing gaps and support innovation systems that work for all. 'Digital tools and mission-driven science can accelerate SDGs delivery, but only if systems are inclusive and backed by real financing at scale,' he said, moderating a high-level Townhall session on SDGs implementation as part of ECA's coordinating role among the UN Regional Commissions. The session, titled Unlocking the Means of Implementation: Finance, Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs, focused on how to move from global commitments to tangible solutions. It brought together leaders from public and private sectors to examine how capital flows, technology, and policy can better support sustainable development. With participation from Sanda Ojiambo, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact; Robbert Dijkgraaf, President-Elect of the International Science Council; and Robert Kirkpatrick, Chairman of the Board of the United Cities Foundation, the conversation highlighted the urgency of scaling investment, adopting alternative financing models, and building inclusive systems. Together, the panel stressed the importance of translating innovation into real-world results, especially across Africa and other regions facing deep development disparities. Speaking at another session on poverty eradication, Mr Gatete highlighted the need to ground policy and investment in sharper, more integrated data systems. 'We can't end poverty if we can't measure it accurately,' he said at the event hosted by the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the UN, UNDP, the Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN), and other partners. 'It's time to shift from measuring what's convenient to measuring what matters.' Mr Gatete pointed to ECA's development of a prototype Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) dashboard for African countries. The platform links spatial poverty data with climate vulnerability, migration flows, peace and security trends, and subnational budget execution, providing governments with a more complete picture of where to direct resources and improve social protection. As the forum continues, Mr Gatete and ECA are keeping Africa's priorities on the table, advocating for fairer finance, smarter tools, and a more inclusive path to 2030. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Zawya
an hour ago
- Zawya
Ghana: Africa's Reparations call now a unified demand- President Mahama
'Africa's call for reparative justice is no longer a whisper—it is a unified demand grounded in historical truth, moral clarity and our unwavering commitment to dignity. As we implement the 2025 Theme of the Year on Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through reparations, we reaffirm our shared resolve to correct historical wrongs and injustices through restitution, healing and holistic systemic transformation.' This powerful declaration was made by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana and the African Union Champion for Reparations, as he delivered a progress report in Malabo on the AU's 2025 Theme, 'Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.' Addressing the 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, President Mahama stated that notable progress has been achieved by the AU Commission and Member States in implementing the theme. He expressed particular satisfaction with the recent decision by the Executive Council to extend the focus on reparations for a decade, covering the period from 2026 to 2036. 'This undoubtedly affords us, as a Union, the opportunity to sustain the momentum for the realisation of this noble cause, as well as map out well-thought-out strategies to mobilise adequate resources to champion implementation of the theme domestically,' President Mahama stated. President Mahama issued a call for global partnership, saying, 'We call upon all nations, within and beyond Africa, to partner with us in shaping a more just and equitable world for the sons and daughters of the motherland.' The former Ghanaian President noted the deep connection between reparations and African identity and dignity. 'Restitution to the African, therefore, is restoration of our full human dignity,' he stated, adding that the movement aims 'to speak of history on African terms, of healing deep civilisational wounds and of restoring to African peoples our rightful agency in shaping our past, present and future.' He underscored the necessity of reparations for African progress and unity, arguing, 'We cannot speak of development without identity or speak of unity without acknowledging the erasure that has fractured our heritage.' President Mahama stressed the importance of a unified African narrative on the global stage and encouraged robust partnerships, particularly with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Looking ahead, he announced that Ghana and Togo will co-sponsor a high-level event in the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2025 'to further bolster efforts at achieving the justice and closure which has eluded us for centuries.' 'As we do more to correct historical wrongs, we are reasserting our full humanity. We are reaffirming our sovereignty. We are reigniting the flame of dignity that has always burned within the African soul,' assuring the Union of Ghana's continued support for this agenda towards 'The Africa We Want.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.
Zawya
an hour ago
- Zawya
Liberia Signs the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs representing the Government of Liberia signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AUCEVAWG) The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 47th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Speaking on behalf of the Government of Liberia, Assistant Minister for Afro-Asian Affairs, Honorable Charlyne A. Taylor, who signed the Convention, reaffirmed Liberia's commitment to advancing the women, peace and security agenda in Africa. She noted that Liberia will continue to work with the African Union and all partners in implementing the Convention to protect and empower women and girl's rights. Minister Taylor praised the African Union and affiliated organizations for their work in protecting women and girls, and promised that Liberia will accelerate the process of ratifying the convention given that Convention aligns well with the agenda of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. who has made women empowerment and protection of women and girls a key program of his government. The Vice Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Honorable Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie, commended Liberia for the bold step and praised Liberia for its impressive record in promoting and protecting women's rights, well as enhancing women's participation in government and the economy. She noted that Liberia is the fifth African country to sign the convention but encouraged Liberia to lead in the ratification process. Also attending the ceremony were Dr. Ibrahim Nyei, Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration; Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security; and Her Excellency Doris Mpoumou, UNWOMEN Special Representative to the African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
