Cape Town – The appointment of former South African finance minister Trevor Manuel to a UN expert group addressing the global debt crisis has been hailed as international recognition of South Africa’s talent.
Last week, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Manuel to be part of the expert group tasked with finding policy solutions for the unprecedented debt crisis facing developing countries, which threatens economic stability and social progress.
The group’s work will inform the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in 2025.
Former SA Finance Minister Trevor Manuel named to a group of experts by the U.N Secretary General to promote policy solutions to resolve debt crisis
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— Sherwin Bryce-Pease (@sherwiebp) December 6, 2024
Manuel joins other prominent experts, including Mahmoud Mohieldin and Paolo Gentiloni.
South Africa has contributed several individuals to UN bodies, such as Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Navi Pillay, underscoring its expertise in global governance.
Congratulations to Trevor Manuel for the important appointment to the UN Secretary General’s Panel of Experts to promote policy solutions to resolve debt crisis. Best wishes on the quest. #TrevorManuel
— Prof Thuli Madonsela #KindnessBuilds (@ThuliMadonsela3) December 7, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
