Africa: Gabon Praises ECA's Skills Enhancement Programme for Member States

The Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Annual workshop on International Economic Negotiations has been described as "remarkable and highly relevant for Africa" at a time when… Read more »

Africa: With the passing of Adebayo Adedeji, Africa has lost an icon, a visionary – Vera Songwe

Addis Ababa, 26 April 2018 (ECA) - The entire staff of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) this week mourns the passing of the institution’s longest serving Executive… Read more »

Africa: New Fund to Support African Women Entrepreneurs On the Way, Says Vera Songwe

The African Women's Leadership Network's second Women Leaders Forum for Africa's Transformation ended in Addis Ababa Thursday with Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive… Read more »

Africa: African Corridor Management Alliance (Acma) Moves Towards Afcfta Implementation

The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) hosted in collaboration with the Walvis Bay Group, the second African Corridor Management Alliance (ACMA) board meeting on the 11th of April… Read more »

Africa: British Council Leads UN Staff in Celebrating English Language Day

United Nations staff in Addis Ababa on Tuesday marked English Language Day with presentations from the British Council in Ethiopia on projects they are involved in, in particular… Read more »

Africa: International Economic Negotiations Skills Training Kicks Off in Libreville

Over 70 participants including lead national negotiators from African countries and global experts in natural resources contracts, investment, taxation and financial instruments,… Read more »

Africa: Pomp and Fanfare As UN Staff in Ethiopia Celebrate Spanish Language Day

United Nations staff in Ethiopia on Monday celebrated the UN Spanish Language Day with much pomp and fanfare. Read more »

Africa: UN Chinese Language Day Celebrated in Ethiopia

United Nations staff in Ethiopia on Friday joined the rest of the UN family scattered around the globe in celebrating the Chinese Language Day. Read more »

Africa: Review Process Underway for Book On Afcfta

A two-day workshop to review draft chapters of a book that documents the evolution of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) kicked off on Wednesday, 18 April 2018,… Read more »

Africa: Building Africa's Capacity for International Economic Negotiations

The 4th edition of the annual workshop on International Economic Negotiations will take place in Libreville, Gabon, from 23 to 27 April - under the theme, "Building Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Policy Makers Benefit From Idep Course On Trade Policy and Regional Development

The development of Africa requires the implementation of appropriate economic policies, including trade policies. Read more »

Africa: ECA's Vera Songwe Calls for Stronger African Voice On Global Arena

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Saturday highlighted the importance of groupings such as T20 Africa in bringing Africa's case to the… Read more »

Africa: ECA to Partner With Private Sector in Effort to Spur Growth in Africa, Says Songwe

The Economic Commission for Africa will soon be partnering with the private sector to ensure the sector plays a role in delivering growth and prosperity in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia and ECA Sign Agreement to Kick-Start Africa Hall Renovations

The Economic Commission for Africa and Ethiopia on Friday signed an agreement marking the beginning of renovations to modernize the iconic Africa Hall, the birthplace of the… Read more »

Africa: Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development Between G20 and Africa

Annual Meeting of the T20 Africa Standing Group Read more »

Africa: Short-Termism Impedes Progress of Millions of People, United Nations Report Says

The prospects of around 800 million of the world's poorest people remain dire. The global economy is experiencing a moderate upturn, and momentum around sustainable investing is… Read more »

Africa: 2018 Regional Forum On Sustainable Development Set for Dakar

The fourth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) will be held in Dakar, Senegal, next month under the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable… Read more »

Africa: Invest in Climate Information Services to Handle Climate Change Shocks, ECA's Murombedzi Urges Africa

Experts in climate information services (CIS) and other related fields from across the continent on Tuesday unanimously agreed CIS has socio-economic benefits (SEB) that are… Read more »

Africa: African Countries Discuss Efforts to Reduce National Emissions & Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change

A two-day consultative workshop on Enhancing Readiness for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Implementation in Africa ended Tuesday in Addis Ababa with participants… Read more »

Africa: Africa Gunning for Smart Censuses Via Mobile Tech/Internet

By 2020, African countries will fully exploit mobile devices and the internet to conduct demographic and housing censuses more speedily and cost effectively, hence enhancing… Read more »

Africa: Better Coordination, Key to Secure Electricity for All in 2030 - ECA

Despite Africa's great progress and successes in the energy sector, current policies and commitments are not strong enough for a fast development and transformation of the region's… Read more »

Africa: ECA Urges Africa to Enact Policies That Can Harness the Power of Urbanization

African countries should enact policies that recognize the potential for urbanization to strengthen economic growth and development across the continent, says Ms. Semia Tapia of… Read more »

Africa: The Second African Climate Talks Conclude With Calls for Homegrown Solutions

Africa should focus more on building internal solutions to its problems rather than depend on international partners to solve its challenges. Read more »

Africa: The East African Community Should Focus On Clean Cooking Technologies and Energy Efficiency - ECA Expert

Significant progress has been made in Africa in providing access to energy, with an encouraging 43% access rate for the continent achieved in 2016. However, efforts are still… Read more »

Africa: Strong Institutions Needed to Help Africa Navigate Climate Change, Says Ambassador Di-Aping

Africa needs stronger climate institutions if the continent is to successfully combat climate change, says former Group of 77 and China Chairman, Ambassador Lumumba Di-Aping of… Read more »