6 April 2026

IPORA Scientific Conference 2026: Keynote by Jeffrey Sachs (VIDEO)

IPORA Scientific Conference 2026: Keynote by Jeffrey Sachs (VIDEO)

VIDEO

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs keynote
at IPORA SAEAP 2026

During the IPORA SAEAP 2026 Conference in Addis Ababa, Prof. Jeffrey Sachs gave a keynote lecture entitled:

“The role of universities and research institutions
in driving Africa’s sustainable development.”

You can watch the full video below.

This keynote was one of the highlights of the conference, contributing to the broader discussions on research, policy and Africa–Europe academic partnerships.

Prof. Sachs is Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, University Professor at Columbia University, and President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
He is widely recognized for his work on sustainable development, global public policy and international cooperation.