Africa: Industrial Policy and Holistic Tracking of Corruption, Good for Africa

In spite of divergent currents underpinning development policy advocacy for African countries, transformative industrial policy remains crucial for the continent which also needs a… Read more »

North Africa: North Africa - Territorial Planning Key to Achieve Successful Industrial Policies

Fifty experts converged on the importance of territorial planning for competitive, inclusive industrial policies in an ECA meeting on "Territorialization of Industrial Policy and… Read more »

Africa: ECA and Partners Commit to IFF Fight As Workshop Ends in Nairobi

CAThe two-day workshop aimed at Stakeholders working to confront the challenge of stemming illicit financial flows (IFFs) from Africa ended in Nairobi Tuesday, with participants… Read more »

Africa: All Set for Africa Trade Week 2016

The Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union will at the end of this month host the 2016 Africa Trade Week with a special focus on the Continental Free Trade Area… Read more »

Africa: Agriculture Experts Meet to Explore Regional Value Chains

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has reiterated that capacity building of Africa policy makers in development issues can make a difference in the way Africa's… Read more »

West Africa: Improve Transport Infrastructure and the Competitiveness of West Africa

The Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA/SRO-WA), in collaboration with the Senegalese Government, organized an ad-hoc… Read more »

Africa: Senegal Includes the ASDI and T21 Model in Its Planning

Dakar, 15 - 17 November 2016 (ECA/SRO-WA). - Senegal has, since February 2014, embarked on the implementation of the Plan Senegal Emergent -PSE-2014-2018, the first plan intended… Read more »

Africa: ECA and Experts Examine Links Between Territorial Policies, Industrialization and Inclusive Development

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA - Office for North Africa) will organize on 24-25 November in Tunis (Tunisia) an expert group meeting under the theme : "Territorialization… Read more »

Africa: Traditional Leaders Pledge to Protect Land Rights of Local People

Traditional leaders from across Africa have embraced a joint ECA-AU and AfDB recommendation for large-scale land based investments (LSLBIs) to be made more sustainable and… Read more »

Africa: ECA and Partners Scale-Up Efforts to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows From Africa

A two-day workshop aimed at Stakeholders working to confront the challenge of stemming illicit financial flows (IFFs) from Africa opened in Nairobi Monday, with the Economic… Read more »

Africa: World Leaders At COP22 Commit to Urgent Collective Efforts to Address Climate Change

Heads of State and Government and delegations gathered here for the High-Level Segment of the 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework… Read more »

Africa: Multiple Actors to Review ECA's 4th Governance Report in Yaounde

The Sub-Regional Office for Central Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will present the fourth edition of the African Governance Report (AGR IV) to members of… Read more »

Africa: Stakeholders Meet to Advance Efforts to Reduce Illicit Financial Flows

In its continuing efforts to advocate the urgency of stemming illicit financial flows from Africa, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners will next week host a… Read more »

Africa: Experts Convene in Nairobi for Illicit Financial Flows Workshop

In its continuing efforts to stem illicit financial flows from Africa, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners will next week host a validation workshop in… Read more »

Africa: At COP22, UN Regional Economic Commissions Debate the Economics of Climate Change

"African economic growth and development are seriously at risk from runaway climate change", said ECA's Acting Executive Secretary Abdalla Hamdok, Tuesday 15 November in a debate… Read more »

Africa: Africa Day at COP22 - African Leaders Demonstrate Commitment and Action to Address Climate Change

African Heads of State and Government marked Africa Day in the Africa Pavilion at the UNFCCC 22nd Conference of Parties (COP22) today with focused and strategic discussion on the… Read more »

Africa: Traditional Leaders Converge for Training On Land Negotiations Skills

A two-day seminar to sensitize African traditional leaders on the risks and opportunities of large-scale land based investments (LSLBIs) kicked off Wednesday in Accra, Ghana, with… Read more »

Africa: Climdev's Ambitious Agenda to Require Strong Support and Partnerships - Abdalla Hamdok

Partners of the Climate Information for Development in Africa initiative (ClimDev-Africa), outlined an ambitious second phase business plan to foster and support climate-sensitive… Read more »

Africa: ATPC and IDEP Launch New Training Program On Trade, Gender and Development

The first session of the course on Trade, Gender and Development took place in Dakar, Senegal from 31 October to 4 November 2016. Read more »

Africa: With Integrated Planning, Africa Can Benefit From Urbanisation

Urbanization can support industrialization, sustained economic growth, enhanced productivity and social environment if well manged. Read more »

Africa: Africa Day - Moving From Commitment to Action With NDCs in Africa

The Africa Day at COP22 will be commemorated on Wednesday, 16 November, 2016 at the Africa Pavilion and UNFCCC side event. The day provides a platform that brings together… Read more »

Africa: Hamdok Receives Rousing Welcome in First Town Hall Meeting

Economic Commission for Africa staff on Thursday welcomed Mr. Abdalla Hamdok as Acting Executive Secretary of the ECA with calls for a renewed and revitalized platform for… Read more »

Africa: Statement By Abdalla Hamdok On the Historic Entry Into Force of the Paris Agreement On Climate Change

Statement by Abdalla Hamdok, acting Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on the historic entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate… Read more »

Africa: Scaling Up Climate Policy and Solutions Requires "Enabling Environment"

An African development pathway that could propel climate-resilient economic growth is possible if an enabling environment that promotes innovation and collaborative actions for… Read more »

Africa: Experts Urge Africa to Put More Resources in Science, Technology and Innovation

The third Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda (SED 2016) ended in Pretoria with experts agreeing African governments… Read more »