This comes as the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa
has made huge strides in stabilising the economy. The President has enunciated
Vision 2030 and the attainment of Middle Income Nation Status.
To fulfil this, his economic dream team crafted the National
Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), a homegrown cocktail of fiscal and monetary
policies that have since jump-started the economy.
Confounding detractors, while delighting citizens and
international supporters, the country is en route to grow Gross National
Product by an impressive 7,8 percent.
However, to focus on the country’s matters, the President
elected to make his address to the world virtually, and will deliver his
presentation on September 23, Deputy Chief Secretary – Presidential Communications,
Mr George Charamba, said in a statement.
“In light of the continuing Covid-19 global threat, and to
allow for the consolidation of reforms and recovery of our economy whose
fundamentals are pointing in a positive trajectory, His Excellency the President,
Dr ED Mnangagwa, has this year decided not to attend the United Nations General
Assembly in person.
“Instead, he will participate virtually via video
conferencing. This mode includes his pre-recorded address which is slotted for
Thursday, September 23, 2021, and any other high level meetings occurring on
the sidelines of the main debate,” said Mr Charamba.
Last year, UNGA was held exclusively in a virtual format as
the world grappled with the virulent flu-like contagion that has killed
millions and dented world economies and livelihoods.
The UNGA is the main policy-making organ of the UN and all
member states are participants with an equal vote.
The high level political forum provides a unique platform
for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues
covered by the Charter of the United Nations.
Each of the 193 member states of the United Nations has an
equal vote, with UNGA also making key decisions for the UN, that include
appointing the secretary-general on the recommendation of the Security Council,
electing the non-permanent members of the Security Council and approving the UN
budget.
The assembly meets in regular sessions from September to
December each year, and thereafter as required. It discusses specific issues through
dedicated agenda items or sub-items, which lead to the adoption of resolutions.
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UN General
Assembly has been carrying out its work since 2020 via novel means to guarantee
business continuity and mitigate the spread of the disease.
Specific examples include the use of virtual platforms to
conduct meetings and the adoption of e-voting through procedure for
decision-making when an in-person meeting is not possible.
The pandemic is not the only issue the world faces. Racism,
intolerance, inequality, climate change, poverty, hunger, armed conflict, and
other ills remain global challenges. These challenges call for global action,
and the General Assembly is a critical opportunity for all to come together and
chart a course for the future. Herald
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