Mauritius ready to host 2022 African Economic Conference - Finance Minister Padayachy

The island nation of Mauritius is set to host the 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) from 9-11 December, its Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr. Renganaden Padayachy, said Thursday at a news conference announcing the event

The African Economic Conference is Africa’s leading forum for discussing the continent’s emerging challenges and opportunities and is jointly hosted by the African Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Africa, and the United Nations Development Program. This year’s conference will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person delegates gathering in the coastal city of Balaclava, northwest of Mauritius. It will be held under the theme “Supporting Climate-Smart Development in Africa.” "Hosting such a high-profile event is truly a privilege and an honor for Mauritius,” Padayachy said. Ad…