Chris Diaz Highlights Private Sector’s Role at 79th UN General Assembly

By Shadrack Nyakoe/Photos by David Ndolo

Chris Diaz, Executive Chairman of Adili Group, is actively participating in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he is engaging with global leaders in several key forums. These include the U.S.-Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable, the CEO Roundtable on Africa’s Growth, and the Private Sector Forum.

The discussions are focused on Africa’s potential for transformative change, particularly emphasizing the role of the private sector in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Diaz underscored the critical contribution of businesses to Africa’s economic growth and their capacity to address significant challenges like food security, climate change, and economic inequality.

“By leveraging innovation and strategic investments, businesses can address urgent challenges such as food security, climate change, and economic inequality,” Diaz stated during his address at the CEO Roundtable.

He further emphasized the importance of partnerships between the private sector, governments, and international organizations. These collaborations, he said, are essential to unlocking new markets, enhancing trade opportunities, and promoting responsible digital transformation that benefits all communities.

Diaz highlighted that private companies, which drive 80% of Africa’s GDP, are pivotal in shaping the continent’s future. He called for continued partnerships to ensure that technology-driven growth is inclusive and beneficial for all.