October 05, 2017
Africa: Ghana Sows the Seeds for Growth and Jobs Through Minerals
Despite the significant contribution of the mining sector to the economy of Ghana, the country is far from tapping its full potential in creating strong and sustainable linkages,… Read more »
October 04, 2017
Africa: Pomp and Fanfare At UN Day Celebrations in Ethiopia
The United Nations family in Ethiopia on Tuesday marked UN Day with pomp and fanfare as they celebrated the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter, the… Read more »
October 20, 2017
Africa: Core Group Hones Wiser Knowledge Management and Influence Strategy
From the 19-20 October 2017, WISER core group of partners gathered at Amber Hotel in Nairobi to articulate a robust knowledge management and influence strategy to support WISER… Read more »
October 23, 2017
Africa: Trade Liberalization Without Enhanced Production Is a Recipe for Disaster
Trade liberalization without enhanced production is a recipe for disaster, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Southern Africa regional director Said Adejumobi has observed. Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Minister Hails Proposed Commission of African Registrars General
The proposed Commission of African Registrars General is a welcome development that will ensure the advancement of Africa's civil registration agenda, Zimbabwe's Home Affairs… Read more »
October 03, 2017
Africa: Green Approach to Closing Africa's Huge Infrastructure Gap Has Immense Benefits, Says ECA's Mofor
Following a green approach to closing Africa's huge infrastructure gap can create public and private value with co-benefits across a diverse range of stakeholders and goals, says… Read more »
October 19, 2017
Africa: Workshop to Validate the Draft Arab-Africa Fact Book
The Macroeconomic Policy Division of the ECA, in collaboration with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), will organize a Validation Workshop on the Draft… Read more »
October 20, 2017
Africa: E-Learning Course On Economic Report On Africa 2017
This e-Learning course, based on the Economic report on Africa 2017 titled "Urbanization and Industrialization for Africa's Transformation" is finally here and starts on Monday… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Rapid Urbanization Can Be a Driver of Industrialization
By 2035, half of Africa's population will be urban, compared to just one third in 1990. This rapid urbanization creates growing challenges in terms of infrastructure and services'… Read more »
October 18, 2017
Africa: ECA Trains Economists in Rwanda On Economic Modelling
"Whenever negotiating complex economic agreements with uncertain outcomes, you need your own set of numbers, otherwise you may be in a weak position!" Read more »
October 17, 2017
Africa: Zimbabwe's Tobaiwa Mudede Advocates for African Registrars General Association
The task force meeting on the establishment of the Committee of African Registrars General opened here Tuesday with Zimbabwe's Registrar General, Tobaiwa Mudede, saying the meeting… Read more »
October 02, 2017
Africa: Integration of Urbanization in National Development Planning Vital for Africa's Transformation - Yemeru Says
Despite the pace and magnitude of urbanization in Africa, its integration in national development and economic planning is either missing or appears as an afterthought. Read more »
October 06, 2017
Africa: The Future Requires New Skills, ECA's Opouku-Mensah Tells African Governments
African governments must refocus their education curricula and put in place new programmes that factor in mega trends and 4IR, which is the fourth industrial revolution that is all… Read more »
October 02, 2017
Africa: ECA Finalizing Gender Development Report and Index Following Review
A two-day meeting to review a Regional Report of the African Gender and Development Index ended Tuesday in Addis Ababa with participants providing recommendations crucial for the… Read more »
Africa: States to Review Gender Development Report and Index
A two-day meeting to review a Regional Report of the African Gender and Development Index ended Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Once finalized, the report is intended to guide… Read more »
October 06, 2017
Africa: Kicking Off 'Africa Week'. Guterres Says Women and Youth Can Unleash Continent's Potential
Kicking off 'Africa Week' at UN, Guterres says women and youths can unleash continent's potential Africa must focus on young people, empower women and girls, and be innovative in… Read more »
Africa: 2017 Breakthrough Year Towards Implementation of Cfta, Says ECA's Karingi
The year 2017 is the breakthrough year towards the speedy implementation of the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), says Stephen Karingi, Acting Director of the Regional… Read more »
October 16, 2017
Africa: Task Force Meeting On Committee of African Registrars General Set for Victoria Falls
A task force meeting on the establishment of the Committee of African Registrars General begins Tuesday in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Read more »
Africa: Ad-Hoc Expert Group Meeting to Review a Study On Innovative Approaches to Financing the SDGs in Africa
The Macroeconomic Policy Division of the ECA is convening an Expert's Meeting to review the draft Report on "Innovative Approaches to Financing the Sustainable Development Goals… Read more »
October 05, 2017
Africa: Africa Week to Showcase the Continent's Advancements and Achievements
The annual Africa Week kicks off today on the margins of the General Assembly Debate on Africa's development to showcase the Continent's continuous advancements and achievements… Read more »
October 03, 2017
Africa: Africa's Future Is in Your Hands, Biha Tells ECA's 2017-18 Young Fellows
The Economic Commission for Africa on Friday officially welcomed some 30 young fellows for the 2017-2018 cohort as the organization seeks to help build a critical mass of young… Read more »
October 02, 2017
Africa: Designing the Right Policies for Private Sector Engagement Is Good for Inclusive Growth - Says ECA Chief
The ECA Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe has stressed the need for countries to create favorable policy environments and transparent investment frameworks to allow the private… Read more »
October 01, 2017
Africa: ECA Fully Engaged in Responding to Challenges Facing Africa, Says Biha
The second session of the Committee on Gender and Social Development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa opened in Addis Ababa Wednesday with ECA Deputy Executive… Read more »
Africa: Strengthening African Regional Geoprocessing Centres With a Relational and Spatial Database
An African Minerals Development Centre-led (AMDC) initiative for strengthening African regional geoprocessing centres with a relational and spatial database will take place on 13… Read more »
October 05, 2017
Africa: In Morocco, Vera Songwe Meets With Officials to Advance Collaboration
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe held bilateral meetings with Moroccan officials on the sidelines of the 32nd Intergovernmental Committee… Read more »
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