Dr Rama Salla Dieng speaks at ARFSD11 on Gender and Sustainable Development

Dr Rama Salla Dieng, co-convenor of the DSA’s Land, Labour and Politics of Development working group, made powerful contributions at the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD11) in Kampala, Uganda. Themed “Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063,” the forum brought together leaders from across the continent. On April 7, Dr DIENG participated in the Gender Pre-Forum, chaired by Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanjah and Minister for Gender Dr Peace Mutuuzo, where she spoke—at the invitation of UNICEF—on the crucial role of academia in advancing SDG 5 on gender equality. She also spoke on April 10 as part of a high-level panel exploring gender-responsive approaches to equitable job creation and economic growth through science and evidence-based strategies. Dr Dieng also took part in the High Level joint panel by UNECA and FAO on Re-imagine the future of the woman in agrifood systems: Harnessing science, technology and finance to advance gender equality’, on April 10th.

Watch her key messages from ARFSD11 below.