Africa: Conference of Ministers praised for tackling 'real' African issues

The ECA Conference of Ministers was praised for discussing ‘real’ issues affecting the continent. At the heart of the debates was the AfCFTA. Its success would depend… Read more »

Africa: We are all winners with AfCFTA, Ethiopian PM tells ECA Conference of Ministers.

ADDIS ABABA, 14 MAY 2018: The transformational opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area together with the measures needed to unlock them has been the focus… Read more »

Africa: Poor development outcomes reflect enduring challenges in natural resources governance

ADDIS ABABA, 13 MAY 2018: Africa has been slow to convert its natural resources endowments to tangible development outcomes because of weaknesses in governance, according to the… Read more »

Africa: Capacity building needed to implement AfCFTA

ADDIS ABABA, 13 MAY 2018: Following the historic signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in Kigali, Rwanda in March this year, the African Capacity… Read more »

Africa: Experts call for combined forces to stem illicit financial flows

ADDIS ABABA, 13 MAY 2018: Experts have called for combined forces to stem the illicit movement of money and capital from one country to another amid revelations that illicit… Read more »

Africa: African Centre for Statistics calls for better coordination of Data collection in Africa

Addis Ababa, 13 May 2018 (ECA) - The planning process of long-term development in any country would be on a shaky foundation if there is no effective coordination system among… Read more »

Africa: STEPS : ECA launches new generation of reports, with focus on structural transformation

Addis Ababa, 13 May 2018 (ECA) -  The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a new generation of reports focusing on African countries’ progress on structural… Read more »

Africa: Climate Resilient Infrastructure Crucial for Africa's Sustainable Development, Says Eca's Denton

Africa needs to think big and act now as it seeks to develop climate resilient infrastructure as well as close its massive infrastructure gap, Economic Commission for Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Regional Coordination Mechanism Session Ends With Call for Africa to Heighten Fight Against Graft

The 19th session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for Africa (RCM) ended in Addis Ababa Sunday with African governments being urged to strengthen existing policies, laws,… Read more »

Africa: Managing Africa's Resources - Time to Stop the 'Dig and Export' Model, Improve Governance, Create Linkages

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has just released the fifth edition of the African Governance Report (AGR V), which urges countries endowed with abundant natural… Read more »

Africa: Invest in Corruption Prevention Measures, UN's Gawanas Urges African Leaders

Africa needs to invest in corruption prevention strategies if the continent is to achieve sustainable development that will not leave anyone behind, says United Nations Under… Read more »

Africa: Agriculture Is Quintessential for Africa and Must Be Leveraged for Transformation, Says Eca's Songwe

"Agriculture is the quintessential sector for the transformation of the African continent and we must treat it as such," the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for… Read more »

Africa: Agriculture's Potential to Power Economic Growth Highlighted in African Transformation Report

A major study by the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has highlighted how transforming agriculture can become a stimulus for economic development across the… Read more »

Africa: ECA Conference of Ministers Calls for Bold Action to Drive AfCFTA

The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic diversification and development has been… Read more »

Africa: Agriculture is quintessential for Africa and must be leveraged for transformation, says ECA's Songwe

Addis Ababa, 13 May 2018 (ECA) - “Agriculture is the quintessential sector for the transformation of the African continent and we must treat it as such,” the Executive… Read more »

Africa: Invest in corruption prevention measures, UN's Gawanas urges African leaders

Addis Ababa, May 13, 2018 (ECA) – Africa needs to invest in corruption prevention strategies if the continent is to achieve sustainable development that will not leave anyone… Read more »

Africa: ECA Conference of Ministers calls for bold action to drive AfCFTA

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 12th 2018: The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic… Read more »

Africa: ECA Conference of Ministers Calls for Bold Action to Drive AfCFTA

The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic diversification and development has been… Read more »

Africa: In Spite of the Impressive Growth, Africa Still Needs to Curb Social Inequality and Create Decent Jobs

Addis Ababa 11 May 2018 (ECA) - Many African countries continue to sustain development, strengthening the continent growth recovery after experiencing its lowest level in 2016. Read more »

Africa: African Governance Report Launch Set for Sunday, Says ECA's Ikome

The African Governance Report (AGR-V) will be launched Sunday afternoon at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, says Francis Ikome, Chief of Governance in the… Read more »

Africa: Seminar to Discuss Africa's Railway Network Set for Sunday

A seminar aiming to enhanced advocacy for the major expansion of the rail sector in Africa will be held in Addis Ababa Sunday with ministers and stakeholders discussing the need… Read more »

Africa: At COM 2018, Ministers to Discuss Agriculture's Potential to Power Africa's Economic Growth

All is set for the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that begins Friday at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa. Read more »

Africa: ECA's Armah Urges Africa to Plan for Its Expanding Urban Population

Africa should plan for its expanding urban population, increase awareness of sustainable production and consumption, and commit to expanding energy access, particularly for rural… Read more »

Africa: Achievement of SDGs in Africa Won't Be Possible Without High-Quality Data

The African Centre for Statistics (ACS) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will organise, on Sunday 13 May, a meeting to discuss how to address data gaps for Sustainable… Read more »

West Africa: United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel - Engage in Dialogue with Potential Partners

Within the framework of the 2018 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations… Read more »