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African Economic Conference 2009
Fostering Development in an Era of Financial and Economic Crises
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to Friday, November 13, 2009
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Conference Update

It is possible to foster development in an era of financial and economic crisis – Meles.
Addis Ababa, 12 November 2009 (ECA) – The Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, said it is still possible for Africa to foster development in the current era of financial and economic crisis.

Statement by Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, UN Under-Secretary-General andExecutive Secretary of ECA
12 November 2009
Introductory Remarks by Mr. Meles Zenawi acrobat
Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
12 November 2009
Opening Statement by Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank Group
12 November 2009
Introductory Remarks by Dr. Jean Ping
Chairperson of the AU Commission
12 November 2009
Opening Statement by Dr. Louis Kasekende, Chief Economist, African Development Bank Group
11 November 2009

African Economic Conference Considers Prospects for Re-launching Africa’s Development African Economic Conference Considers Prospects for Re-launching Africa’s Development
11 November 2009

Economic Crisis Takes Centre Stage at African Economic Conference Economic Crisis Takes Centre Stage at African Economic Conference
11 November 2009