By Johnathan Paoli
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister in the Presidency, Maropene Ramokgopa has praised the 3rd G20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting as fostering a sense of urgency, purpose, and determination to craft a “global development agenda that leaves no one behind”.
In her opening remarks, Ramokgopa, who also serves as Chairperson of the G20 DWG, welcomed participants to South Africa and the historic iLembe District, home to Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli.
“As we gather here today, our global community is at a crossroads. On the one hand, we face extraordinary and complex challenges, from extreme poverty to unacceptable levels of inequality; geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts and insecurity to ongoing risks of climate change, extreme weather patterns and economic uncertainties. On the other hand, we have the hope of transformative opportunities and dignity,” Ramokgopa said.
The high-level gathering of international delegates at
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