A fruitful meeting recently took place between the Resident Representative, Mr. Auguste Kpognon, and the new Vice Prime Minister of Gabon, Mr. Alexandre Barro Chambrier, who is also responsible for planning and prospective. This meeting was marked by an in-depth exchange on various strategic topics for Gabon's development, emphasizing the crucial importance of cooperation between national and international actors.

At the heart of the discussions, demographic data played a prominent role, highlighting the need to understand and anticipate demographic trends to effectively guide public policies. Both parties also explored available financing opportunities for the country, underscoring the imperative to mobilize adequate resources to support development initiatives

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The roadmap for ICPD+30 was also a major topic of discussion, reflecting Gabon's continued commitment to international population and development goals. This initiative underscores the importance of promoting reproductive health, improving access to family planning, and combating gender-based violence and harmful practices.

The meeting provided an opportunity for Gabon to reaffirm its commitment to achieving the "3 zeros," namely eliminating unmet needs for family planning, preventing preventable maternal deaths, and eradicating gender-based violence and harmful practices. The Vice Prime Minister expressed full support for these ambitious goals and emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration between various government and international stakeholders to achieve them.

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In conclusion, this meeting underscored the importance of multisectoral cooperation and political commitment to advancing sustainable development in Gabon. The Resident Representative and the Vice Prime Minister agreed to continue working together to achieve these common goals and build a better future for all citizens of Gabon