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Covid-19: African Union

Wednesday 10 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Mark Pawsey asked the Minister about discussions with AU member states regarding the covid-19 response in Africa.
  • The Minister mentioned speaking at the Gavi summit where Moussa Faki, chair of the AU Commission, addressed the event.
  • The strategic partnership with the AU is focused on revising a joint plan on the implications of covid-19 and aims to hold a virtual high-level dialogue later in the month.

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Q1 Mark Pawsey Con Banbury
Economy Foreign Affairs
Context

Discussions with African Union member states to aid the pandemic response in Africa.

Question

What discussions have you had with representatives of the AU member states to help support the covid-19 response in Africa? The pandemic has revealed vulnerabilities not only in health systems but also economies. The AU warns that nearly 20 million jobs may be lost, highlighting the critical role of the African Development Bank and private sector recovery efforts.

Answer from James Duddridge

I was delighted that Moussa Faki, chair of the AU Commission, spoke at the Gavi summit. I would have spoken this week with all eight AU commissioners. Our strategic partnership with the AU is revising a joint plan on covid-19 implications and aims to hold a virtual high-level dialogue later this month. The private sector and ADB play critical roles in protecting livelihoods alongside supply chains, especially through economic recovery efforts.

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