Africa: Innovation Key to Supporting Africa's Transformation, Says Vera Songwe

Investment in innovation is critical if Africa's new industries, especially in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector, are to play a crucial role in promoting… Read more »

Africa: Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange Conference Set for Monday in Addis Ababa

The 6th Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX), an international initiative that aims to standardize and modernize mechanisms and processes for the exchange of statistical… Read more »

Africa: West African Journalists Form Network to Advance Issues Concerning Region

Thirty West African journalists, specializing in economic, social and environmental development issues, on Thursday formed a network that will help them cover their beats well… Read more »

West Africa: ECA, UN Agencies & Partners Strategise On Strengthening Relations and Coordination Efforts in West Africa

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, is today hosting the Annual Meeting of the Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism (SRCM)… Read more »

Africa: African Chambers of Commerce Discuss Private Sectors' Engagement and Opportunities in the CFTA

The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) in partnership with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce organized the 2017 African Prosperity Conference under the theme: The Continental… Read more »

Africa: Expert Meeting Kicks Off in Douala With Focus On Economic Diversification in Central Africa

The 33rd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts for Central Africa (ICE2017) kicked off on 26 September in Douala, Cameroon, under the theme, "Made in Central… Read more »

Africa: Peace and Security Crucial for Africa's Development Says Eca's Biha

The Economic Commission for Africa will continue to support African countries in their quest for inclusive growth and prosperity, in particular ensuring peace and security issues… Read more »

Africa: Experts Discuss Ways to Advance Africa's Trade Policy

Addis Ababa, 22 September (ECA) - The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) recently convened several meetings in Addis Ababa with trade… Read more »

Africa: Intergovernmental Meeting of Experts to Discuss Youth Employment in North Africa

The ECA Office for North Africa will hold, its 32nd Intergovernmental Committee of Experts and an Expert Group Meeting on "Youth Employment and Sustainable Development in… Read more »

Africa: ECA's Pedro Says Journalists Are 'Partners' in Central Africa's Transformation Agenda

In the run-up to the 33rd meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts for Central Africa (ICE2017), Antonio Pedro, Director of the Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA)… Read more »

Africa: Development of an African Mineral Resource Classification System Now Underway

A pioneering initiative to set up an African Mineral Resource Classification (AMREC) system based on the United Nations Frameworks Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral… Read more »

Africa: Ad-Hoc Expert Group Meeting to Review Study On Global Governance Architecture for Combatting Illicit Financial Flows

The Macroeconomic Policy Division of ECA will host an Ad-hoc Expert Group Meeting (AEGM) on Thursday 28th September 2017 to review a draft study on "Global Governance… Read more »

Africa: Stakeholders Discuss Model Law for Transboundary Infrastructure Development in Africa

The proposed model law on transboundary infrastructure development in Africa was under the spotlight in New York today with Economic Commission for Africa's Adeyinka Adeyemi saying… Read more »

Africa: Assisting African Countries Make the Most of Their Commodities Is Eca's Key Priority Says Karingi

Assisting African countries to make the most of their commodities, particularly in industrializing to promote growth, job creation and economic transformation is now a strategic… Read more »

Africa: 10th Session of the Committee On Regional Cooperation and Integration to Focus On Cfta Shared Gains

The 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration (CRCI10) will be held in Addis Ababa from October 31 to November 2, 2017 under the theme 'Implementation… Read more »

Africa: Historic Visit of AUC Chair to ECA Cements Pledge to Collaborate On Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030

The Executive Secretary of the ECA Ms. Vera Songwe received the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat as part of a longstanding commitment by both… Read more »

Africa: Heads of ECA and EU Agree to Work Towards Benefits of the EPAs for Africa's Economies

To enhance collaboration with key development partners, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Ms. Vera Songwe met with the European Union Ambassador,… Read more »

Africa: Ownership of Agendas 2030 and 2063 By African Countries Under Spotlight in Idep Meeting

Dakar, Senegal, September 12, 2017 (IDEP) - Within the framework of the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) development seminar series, a high level… Read more »

Africa: Expert Group Meeting to Validate APRM Study On Major Bottlenecks Facing Africa Underway in Kigali

(ECA) - An expert group meeting to validate an African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Study on 'Major Bottlenecks Facing Africa' is currently underway in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »

Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Climate Change As Extreme Weather Catastrophes Mount

- There is greater urgency for climate action in light of the severity, frequency and rate of climate-related disruptions across the world and in Africa, Economic Commission for… Read more »

Africa: ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Biha to Attend Policy Dialogue On Conflict and Development in Niamey

The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, arrived in Niger today for a three-day visit. Read more »

Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Address Infrastructure Deficit in Africa, Says ECA's Mofor

Africa needs modern and sustainable infrastructure if the continent is to transform its economies and attain development aspirations as framed in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for… Read more »

Africa: ECA Strengthens Capacity in Eastern Africa Region to Better Plan for Energy Expansion

The UN Economic Commission for Africa has conducted a training to strengthen the energy financial planning capacity in Eastern Africa for energy supply expansion. Read more »

Africa: ECA's Hamdok Lauds IGAD Efforts to Advance Peace and Security in the Region

Deputy Executive Secretary, Abdalla Hamdok of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), on Thursday praised the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for holding… Read more »

Africa: Workshop to Harmonize Tanzania's APRM Plan Into National Development Plan Held in Zanzibar

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Continental Secretariat and the Tanzanian APRM national governing… Read more »