TDB 59th session: Item 3 (17 Sept 2012)

Item 3 - High-level segment: Growth with jobs for poverty reduction: What can Africa learn from other regions? The high-level segment focused on the relationship between economic growth, jobs and poverty, and why higher growth rates in some African countries have not translated into substantial job creation and poverty reduction. The objective of the session was to share experiences and draw policy lessons from successful countries and regions that could help to shed light on these areas and lead to greater employment generation and meaningful poverty reduction. Panellists Mr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD H.E. Mr. Mothetjoa Metsing, Deputy Prime Minister, Kingdom of Lesotho H.E. Mr. Robert Sichinga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia