World Bank Regional Vice President highlights tourism’s role in Africa’s sustainable development agenda amidst COVID-19 challenges
In a recent address to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 66th Commission for Africa Meeting in Mauritius, Victoria Kwakwa, the World Bank Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, underscored the multifaceted challenges and opportunities faced by the tourism sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kwakwa’s speech emphasised the importance of sustainable and inclusive growth in the industry, while acknowledging the significant hurdles that countries have encountered.
“I don’t have to remind you of the significant challenges countries have faced since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Kwakwa remarked. “These include global shifts in demand, a rise in fragility, social unrest and conflicts, and a growing urgency to address climate risk and growing inequality.” She highlighted the sector’s struggles with access to energy and digital connectivity, which continue to hinder progress.
Source: voyagesafriq
