Africa must take greater responsibility for financing its development by strengthening its own financial institutions. We must place more of our reserves with these institutions, channel development projects through them and back their bonds and guarantees. As the global order shifts and protectionism rises, our answer must be deeper regional integration, stronger value chains and increased trade among ourselves because the greatest market for Africa's goods is Africa. We, therefore, call on the COMESA Secretariat to fast-track the COMESA Market Levy to secure sustainable and predictable financing for our regional priorities. We are proud of the progress made during Kenya's chairmanship, including stronger economic growth, increased intra-regional trade and deeper digital integration.