Africa: The Economic Commission for Africa Is Helping Africa Move to Digital Censuses

Technology is playing a major role in the 2020 round of African Censuses with over 50 percent of countries planning to conduct a digital census according to an assessment conducted… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Unveils 'Blueprint' to Drive Economic Growth

The government of Ethiopia has unveiled what it describes as a "Homegrown Economic Reform" agenda aimed at unlocking the country's development potential. Read more »

Africa: Harnessing the Power of Digital Revolution for Urban Sustainability and Prosperity

As one of the most important global congresses on urban agenda, sustainable cities and human settlements, as well as an observance of Urban October, GFHS 2019 was successfully held… Read more »

Africa: Forum On Sustainable Urbanization Kicks Off in Addis Ababa

Over 500 participants from 52 countries across the globe have converged in Addis Ababa for the 14th Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS 2019), which kicked off on Thursday at… Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA Country Business Index Developed to Measure and Monitor the Implementation of the AfCFTA

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convened an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) from 2 to 3 September in Addis Ababa to review, critique and refine a draft methodology for the… Read more »

Africa: Remembering Peter DA Costa - A Tribute By Ky Amoako, Former ECA Executive Secretary

Peter da Costa's life was filled with joy and family, intellectual accomplishment, and immeasurable devotion to Africa. It was through this devotion that he and I first met and… Read more »

Africa: Launch of the Finland-Africa Platform for SDG9

The University of Turku and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa organized a two-day workshop to launch the Finland-Africa Platform for SDG 9 in Turku, Finland. The… Read more »

Africa: Eighth Climate Change and Development Conference Kicks Off With Urgent Calls for Climate Action

The eighth edition of the Climate Change and Development in Africa Conference - CCDA-8 opened today in Addis Ababa with strong calls to reverse the current lackluster approach to… Read more »

Africa: For Africa, 'Winds of Hope Are Blowing Ever Stronger,' Guterres Declares At Conference On Development

African nations have made 'significant progress' in developmental efforts in the last few years, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, kicking off the… Read more »

Africa: UN Chief Appeals to G7 Leaders for 'Strong Commitment' and Political Will to Tackle Climate Emergency

People all over the world are calling for a shift towards a greener, cleaner future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, stressing that "we have the tools… Read more »

Africa: UN Secretary-General António Guterres' Message On the Second International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

Reflect upon Lives Changed Forever by Terrorism, Urges Secretary-General in Message on Second International Day of Remembrance, Tribute to Victims Read more »

Africa: Security Chief Hails New All-Female Recruits At ECA

Michael Mcnulty who heads the security section at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has described a group of six newly recruited female security officers as… Read more »

Africa: UN Economic Commission for Africa – Statement on Rwanda

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22 August 2019 (ECA) --   The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, through its African Centre for Statistics works… Read more »

Africa: Paying Tribute and Strengthening the Role of #womenhumanitarians On World Humanitarian Day

The work of women humanitarians makes a "huge difference" to the lives of millions of women, men and children in urgent need, the United Nations chief said in his message for World… Read more »

Africa: As Ghana Prepares to Host the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat It Organises a High-Level Policy Dialogue On Harnessing the Benefits of the AfCFTA for a Ghana Beyond Aid

The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and, in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union… Read more »

Africa: All Set for Eighth Conference On Climate Change & Development in Africa, Says Eca's Murombedzi

All is set for the Eighth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA VIII) which will be held in Addis Ababa from 28-30 August under the theme; 'Stepping Up… Read more »

Africa: Geospatial Information Crucial for Africa's Economic Development, Says Eca's Chinganya

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) views geospatial technology as a significant component that will help push Africa's transformative development agenda even further, says… Read more »

Africa: 'We Are Facing a Learning Crisis', UN Chief Warns On International Youth Day

Schools are "not equipping young people with the skills they need to navigate the technological revolution", UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned, in a message… Read more »

Africa: Second Africa Crvs Day Focuses On Importance of Birth Certificate

Africa on Saturday marks the second Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day under the theme Birth Certificate for All: Fundamental for Protecting Human Rights and Promoting… Read more »

Africa: ECA, Morocco Coordinate Efforts to Make Africa's Voice Better Heard On SDGs

The head of the Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe and the Kingdom of Morocco's State Secretariat for Sustainable Development and Nezha El Ouafi, who is also the current… Read more »

Africa: Youth Critical to Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals, Says ECA's Chinganya

Africa's youth are an important vehicle that should be harnessed to ensure the continent achieves sustainable development, says Mr. Oliver Chinganya, Director of the Economic… Read more »

Africa: Armenia and ECA Sign Memorandum to Advance Africa's Smart Development

Yerevan (iTel), Armenia (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Armenia recently signed a memorandum that seeks to unite efforts of the ECA and the… Read more »

Africa: Armenia and ECA sign memorandum to advance Africa's smart development

Yerevan (iTel), Armenia, 5 August 2019  (ECA) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Armenia recently signed a memorandum that seeks to unite… Read more »

Africa: Youth critical to attainment of sustainable development goals, says ECA's Chinganya

Addis Ababa, August 05, 2019 (ECA) – Africa's youth are an important vehicle that should be harnessed to ensure the continent achieves sustainable development, says Mr.… Read more »

Africa: Tunisian Companies Prepare for the AfCFTA

Tunis, August 1st, 2019 (ECA): The Economic Commission for Africa and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Tunisia held on Monday 29 July in Tunis and Wednesday 31 July 31 in… Read more »