In Addis Ababa, President Higgins delivered a keynote address in which he called on African leaders, thinkers and civil society activists to produce alternative models of development that are socially, culturally and ethically grounded.
“Today Africa is at a critical juncture of its development. The discourse is shifting away from war and disadvantage to debates about human progress and sustainable development,” said President Higgins.
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