March 25, 2017
Africa: Making the Case for Youth As Indispensable Stakeholders in Africa's Growth
A two-day dialogue focussing on the benefits of investing in Africa's youth kicked off Saturday in Dakar, Senegal, as part of activities marking the second edition of African… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: ERA 2017 Launched in Dakar - Calls On Africa to Take Advantage of Rapid Urbanization
The Economic Report on Africa (ERA2017) which examines how the continent can accelerate industrialization as a vehicle for Africa's structural transformation by harnessing… Read more »
March 25, 2017
Africa: Africa's Large Infrastructure Projects in Dire Need of Funding/Implementation Capacity
Every government and development stakeholder in Africa knows the critical role infrastructure plays in transforming the continent and its economies. Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Experts Discuss Infrastructure Development and Industrializing Efforts in Africa
African experts converged in Dakar Sunday to discuss industrialization and infrastructure development on the continent with many agreeing more still needs to be done to ensure… Read more »
Africa: Joint Conference Postponed to a Later Date - Side Events Continue As Planned
March 25, Dakar, Senegal - Following the impasse on the objections raised by Morocco and other member States on the participation of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), and… Read more »
Africa: In Dakar, Joint AU-Eca Conference Postponed to a Later Date
Following the impasse on the objections raised by Morocco and other member States on the participation of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), and the legal arguments presented… Read more »
March 07, 2017
Africa: "Cities Are the Engines of Development, Youths Their Mechanics" - Senegal
The Economic Commission for Africa organised, Saturday 25 March in Dakar (Senegal) in partnership with the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), the African Union… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Enact Policies to Attract Africa's Pension Funds to Invest in Continent's Infrastructure Projects, Says Mayaki
Africa must commit to a roadmap that will allow African Pension Funds to invest in Africa's own infrastructure projects, Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer of the Nepad… Read more »
Africa: The Time to Fast-Track Africa's Structural Transformation Is Now, Says Top UN Official
It is time to fast-track Africa's structural transformation and create inclusive growth that will leave no one wallowing in poverty, Director David Mehdi Hamam of the Office of the… Read more »
March 25, 2017
Africa: African Experts Discuss Ways to Increase Health Budgets for Universal Access
Africa's health experts gathered in Dakar Saturday to discuss health financing and social protection to ensure there's universal access to health on the continent amid worries that… Read more »
March 23, 2017
Africa: Africa Development Week Opens in Dakar With Clarion Call for Policies That Cater for Youth
It is imperative for African governments to adopt coherent strategies and national development plans that address the continent's challenges of growth, inequality and unemployment,… Read more »
March 21, 2017
Africa: ECA Revamps Fellowship Program Targeting African Students
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is revamping its fellowship program to ensure it is relevant and makes sustained contributions to Africa's transformative agenda. Read more »
May 03, 2016
Africa: African Social Development Index Launched in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is still grappling with high levels of poverty, youth unemployment and inequality despite good economic performance. Read more »
March 22, 2017
Africa: ECA Presents Its Views On Economic Integration and Prospects in Africa to Nordic Partners
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) was invited to make a presentation themed, "Economic integration and prospects in Africa" during a regional meeting of… Read more »
March 01, 2017
Africa: African Tax Authorities Equipped With Tools to Deal With Transfer Pricing Issues
The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) together with the Minerals and Energy for Development Alliance (MEfDA) and the World Bank, has delivered the first of two regional… Read more »
Africa: AMDC and TJN-a Host Dialogue On Africa's Response to the Commodity Crisis
The African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC), in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJNA), convened an all-day session of experts, member States and other… Read more »
February 22, 2017
Africa: Preps for 2017 Eca-AU Conference of Ministers Reach Advanced Stages
7, (ECA) - Preparations for the joint Annual Ministerial Conference of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have reached advanced stages… Read more »
March 16, 2017
Africa: ECA 2017 Launch Set for Dakar, Senegal
All is set for the launch of the Economic Report on Africa (ERA2017) which examines how the continent can accelerate industrialization as a vehicle for Africa's structural… Read more »
March 06, 2017
Africa: Ministers to Discuss Land Governance Issues During African Development Week
A high level ministerial dialogue under the theme, "Invest in Africa's Land to Catalyze Economic Growth and Prosperity" will take place on 26 March in Dakar, Senegal, during the… Read more »
March 20, 2017
Africa: Nigeria's Deputy President Osibanjo to Deliver ECA's Annual Adedeji Lecture
Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Oluyemi Osibanjo, will be guest speaker at the Economic Commission for Africa's annual Adebayo Adedeji Lecture Series during the ECA's second… Read more »
Africa: Key ECA Reports to Be Launched During African Development Week in Senegal
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will this week launch important reports at the second Africa Development Week that begins here March 23 ending March 28, 2017. Read more »
Africa: High-Level Event Tackles Integration and Industrialization Issues in Africa
A high-level event on industrialization and infrastructure will be held in Dakar, Senegal, on Sunday to engage actors and knowledge networks to share experiences and expertise in… Read more »
March 16, 2017
Africa: Expert Dialogue to Focus On Youth As Vehicle for Economic Growth
The 18th Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for Africa (RCM-Africa) will be held in Dakar, Senegal, from 25-26 March 2017 under the theme, "UN System Support to… Read more »
March 17, 2017
Africa: The STI Forum 2017 Launches Call for Innovations
The Global Call for Innovations is launched for Solutions to the sustainable development goals (SDGs), in connection with the second annual Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science,… Read more »
March 06, 2017
Africa: ECA Will Continue to Support African Peer Review Mechanism, Says Abdalla Hamdok
Economic Commission for Africa's Acting Executive Secretary, Abdalla Hamdok, on Thursday met with the Chief Executive Officer of the African Peer Review Mechanism, Edward Maloka,… Read more »
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