In the space of a few years, and notably in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the main foundations of the multilateral system have been radically altered. [...] And this, in turn, is conducive to more stable and better jobs, especially if the AfCFTA includes a Page 3 of 10 labour and social pillar, as is the case in other trading blocks from developing Asia to Europe. [...] Although the scale and disruptive nature of this global transformation is a huge challenge in and of itself, I believe that it also offers and opportunity for Africa to move up. [...] For its part, with its agenda geared towards the real economy and knowledge of policies that work, the ILO is ready to work with all of you, the African Union, and other international agencies in order to achieve such a change in the policy strategy that serves the interests of all African women and men. [...] As I conclude, I would like to reiterate that the ILO is committed to work with member states and the African Union on the design and implementation of pro-employment macroeconomic and sectoral policies.
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