ZimNow Reporter
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce recently hosted a two-day stakeholder validation workshop to refine the draft Green Supplement to Zimbabwe’s National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy.
Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary for Industry and Commerce Mr. Dayford Ndhema emphasized Zimbabwe’s dedication to sustainable economic practices stating that “The Government of Zimbabwe is committed to promoting environmentally-friendly practices and climate-smart technologies for inclusive growth.”
Ms. Bineswaree Bolaky, Economic Affairs Officer at UNECA’s Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, highlighted the importance of integrating green policies into trade strategies.
The workshop convened stakeholders from government ministries the private sector academia and development organizations to align the supplement with national priorities and policies.
The Green Supplement focuses on developing sustainable value chains in oleaginous plants, seeds, fruits, and the wood and paper industries.
It complements the existing National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with support from UNECA and the European Union.
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