December 04, 2017
Africa: Unite to End Violence Against Women Campaign's Commemoration
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Africa: Quality Urbanization Can Stir Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Africa, Says Ms. Yemeru
It is critical for African countries to strategically integrate and link urbanization to their national development priorities, plans and visions if urbanization is to contribute… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Conference 2017 - Governance for Structural Transformation
Information Note: African countries entered the millennium with an impressive record of economic growth. Prior to the global financial and economic crisis, gross domestic product… Read more »
November 30, 2017
Africa: UN Launches the Women and Girls Startup Challenge
The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Ms. Vera Songwe has called on countries to give female creativity and innovation “all the… Read more »
Africa: Cfta Negotiations Intensify As Deadline Looms
African Union Ministers of Trade (AMOT) will meet in Niamey, Niger, on 1 and 2 December in a bid to finalize negotiations on the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) by the end of… Read more »
November 29, 2017
Africa: Vera Songwe Launches the Women and Girls Startup Challenge to Promote Digital Entrepreneurship
Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire) November 28, 2017 (ECA) - The Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Ms. Vera Songwe has called on countries to give female… Read more »
November 30, 2017
Africa: Minister Calls for Scientific Integration in Africa
The fourth Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and the African Transformation Agenda opened in Dakar Tuesday with Senegal’s Minister of Scientific Research and… Read more »
November 27, 2017
Africa: New UN Report Focusing On Transformational Energy Launched in Kigali
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) through its Sub-Regional Office for Eastern African hostes the launch of the Least Developed Countries Report 2017, presented by the… Read more »
November 25, 2017
Africa: Families Should Take a Lead Role in Curbing Gender-Based Violence
The Zambian Government has urged families to take the lead role in curbing gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »
November 27, 2017
Africa: Experts Dialogue On Higher Education, Sti & the African Integration & Development Agenda Set for Dakar
A three-day Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) and the African Transformation Agenda opens Tuesday in Dakar with 50 participants drawn from… Read more »
November 23, 2017
Africa: Application of Green Economy Approaches Will Enhance Africa's Agricultural Sector
The use of green economy principles and approaches in agricultural development can help improve Africa's livestock production, says Ms. Mmadima Nyathi, Director of Research… Read more »
November 24, 2017
Africa: Experts' Meeting On Blockchain Technology Use in Africa Ends
The expert group meeting on blockchain technologies ended in Addis Ababa with participants having learnt more about the technology and possible benefits for the African continent. Read more »
November 03, 2017
Africa: Good Governance Key to Accelerated Growth
"It is difficult nowadays to imagine inclusive growth without economic and structural transformation, and without an inclusive public policy. Our countries can only achieve… Read more »
November 23, 2017
Africa: Africa Making Progress in Adoption of New Technologies but Much Remains to Be Done, Says Nwuke
African governments should explore alternative policy and regulatory interventions that are informed by their own realities and capabilities to drive innovation on the continent,… Read more »
November 22, 2017
Africa: Political Commitment & Technology Key to Addressing Africa's Geospatial Challenges, Says Chinganya
The AfricaGIS 2017 conference continued in Addis Ababa Wednesday with Director, Oliver Chinganya, of the ECA's African Centre for Statistics, reminding delegates that addressing… Read more »
Africa: Experts Meet in Addis Ababa to Discuss Blockchain Technology in Africa
Experts are gathered in Addis Ababa to review a new Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) report which aims to explore opportunities for blockchain technology in Africa. Read more »
November 21, 2017
Africa: "The Africa We Want" Not an Unrealistic Dream or Wish, Says AU's Ouattara
Realizing "The Africa We Want" should not be difficult if the whole continent collectively works together to transform the dream into reality, says African Union Commission's Space… Read more »
Africa: Africa Urged to Use Information Efficiently for Successful Implementation of Development Agendas
Africa needs to use information efficiently if it is to successfully implement the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the African Union's Agenda 2063, says Sultan Mohammed… Read more »
Africa: Green Economy Principles Can Boost Productivity and Reduce Inequalities, Says Zambian Minister
The application of inclusive green economy principles and practices in the Zambian agricultural sector would boost productivity, reduce inequalities and poverty, says Auxilia Bupe… Read more »
November 17, 2017
Africa: Land Conference Ends With Call On Africa to Enact Policies That Will Harness Youth Potential
The four-day Conference on Land Policy in Africa ended Friday in Addis Ababa with Economic Commission for Africa's Chief of Staff, Collen Kelapile, urging Africa to enact policies… Read more »
November 04, 2017
Africa: Second Land Policy Conference in Africa Discusses Youth Role in Land Governance
Africa's land policy conference opened in Addis Ababa Tuesday with a clarion call for governments to properly manage land for the benefit of its people, in particular ensuring… Read more »
November 16, 2017
Africa: Journalists Receive Training On Writing Punchy Women's Land Rights Stories
Journalists covering the ongoing 2017 conference on land policy in Africa on Thursday were trained on how to write about women's land rights in a session organized by the Economic… Read more »
November 10, 2017
Africa: Amdc Participates in Asm Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
The African Minerals Development Center (AMDC) participated in the Tanzania ASM Action Dialogue organised by the Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) from 7 to 10… Read more »
November 17, 2017
Africa: All Is Set for Africagis 2017, Says Eca's Oliver Chinganya
All is set for the AfricaGIS 2017 Conference, which is being organized jointly by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and EIS-AFRICA in collaboration with the Ethiopian… Read more »
November 06, 2017
Africa: Africa Needs Shared Strategic Vision to Promote Structural Transformation, Says ECA's Dimitri Sanga
Africa needs a shared strategic vision if its economies are to be transformed to meet the needs of its population, says Dimitri Sanga, the Director of the West African Regional… Read more »