Source: United Nations (video statements)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a powerful blueprint for the continent’s socio-economic transformation. But how can Africa’s media help reshape the continent’s global narrative—from one of risk to one of opportunity?
This discussion will examine the media’s role in promoting a more informed, pro-investment outlook—one that supports economic growth while advancing SDG delivery. The Africa Media Leaders Roundtable seeks to harness the transformative power of media and storytelling to redefine how Africa’s progress toward the SDGs is portrayed—promoting a more nuanced, hopeful and inspiring portrayal that drives action, informs policy decisions and attracts sustainable investment.
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The Goals Lounge is an innovative platform at the UN Headquarters that brings together dialogue, partnerships and visibility to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Since its launch, it has enabled major announcements, mobilized significant financial commitments and supported high-impact initiatives across areas such as mental health, women’s leadership and digital transformation, while engaging diverse stakeholders and audiences worldwide.