President Cyril Ramaphosa says the covid-19 pandemic has set back global efforts to eradicate poverty, and to narrow in-equality.
He participated in the G20 Leaders’ Summit this past weekend, and said that the pandemic will have major, long-term economic and social effects on all countries across the globe.
Audio PlayerHe says there should, in a post-covid-19 World, be greater focus on creating a more just, equal society.
Audio PlayerHe also says that South Africa’s new Integrated Resource Plan, will help boost the country’s efforts to build a more sustainable, future economy.
Ramaphosa says that more focus should be placed on integrating renewable energies into African countries’ energy-mix, to help them better prepare for the future.
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He also called for more funding to be channeled to African countries, to help create these greener and more resilient economies
Audio PlayerHis Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa addresses the #G20 Leaders' Summit – Overcoming #COVID19 and Restoring Growth & Jobs #BetterAfricaBetterWorld https://t.co/RgqntvD9e9
— Presidency | South Africa
(@PresidencyZA) November 21, 2020
"Our recovery from the crisis requires that we redouble our efforts to meet our global obligations as reflected in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – particularly our commitment to leave no-one behind and help those furthest behind first." Statement by pic.twitter.com/oDsMwARGuA
— Presidency | South Africa
