Vera Songwe
Vera Songwe is a prominent Cameroonian economist and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). She has played a significant role in advocating for economic reforms in Africa, focusing on sustainable development, trade, and investment. Songwe has been instrumental in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the economic sphere. Her expertise includes extensive experience in public policy and international development, making her a respected voice in discussions about diversifying economies in Africa, notably her recent suggestions for Cameroon.
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Vera Songwe is the founder and chair of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility.
World’s top economists call for huge investment in public interest media – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-26
Dr Vera Songwe is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Global Economy and Development, Brookings Institution.
Information crisis a dire threat to prosperity & progress, but also a unique opportunity - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-09-23
Dr. Vera Songwe is the Chair and Founder of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility.
World’s top economists urge action to protect the media – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-22Vera Songwe emphasizes the need for governments to work together with a common motive for growth.
‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis? | Climate crisis
United Kingdom· 2025-07-18
Vera Songwe, a member of the G-20 expert group, emphasized the need for a new global financial architecture.
La tormenta perfecta de deuda, recortes de ayuda y emergencia climática que asfixia al Sur Global | Planeta Futuro
Spain· 2025-06-29
Vera Songwe gives suggestions for diversifying Cameroon's economy.
Diversifying Cameroon's Economy: Vera Songwe Gives Suggestions
Cameroon· 2025-02-18