Africa: African Central Bank Governors Share Perspectives On Sustainable Financing

Governor's meeting is timely - ahead of the Spring Meetings and offers an ideal opportunity to take the Africa position to the Bretton Woods institutions. Read more »

Africa: ECA's Annual Economic Report On Africa Advocates "Industrialisation Through Trade"

The 2015 edition of the Economic Report on Africa (ERA), "Industrialising through Trade", was launched by Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah, Minister of Trade and Industry, Ghana and Dr.… Read more »

Africa: African Small Island States Meet to Address the Challenges of Climate Change and Disaster Risks

Addis Ababa, 08 April 2015 (ECA-Climdev-Africa) - Representatives of African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have convened here for a two- day workshop to develop a… Read more »

Africa: The Future for Africa's Think Tanks

For Africa to transform its societies and systems, think tanks, like other crucial institutions from the continent, have to partake in this vision. If think tanks are to help in… Read more »

Africa: ECA to Host Second Africa Think Tank Summit

The Economic Commission for Africa will host the Second Africa Think Tank Summit, on the theme, The Rise of Africa's Think Tanks - Practical Solutions to Practical Problems from… Read more »

Africa: African Think Tanks - Influence and Sustainability

With all the research and knowledge think tanks conduct and amass, it would be fair to assume they have great influence on policy. But this is not the case for all, heard the over… Read more »

Africa: African Think Tanks Relevant Despite Challenges

Think tanks play a powerful and influencing role in Europe and North America but in Africa they struggle not only for acquiring funding but also for finding and defining their role… Read more »

Africa: One Size Does Not Fit All for Central Banks' Role in Financing Development

"What is needed to make the most of central banks' potential in financing Africa's development in the post-2015 era? Read more »

Africa: Over Four in Five Say Economic Commission for Africa Research High Quality, Survey Finds

A March 2015 external independent service provider study found ECA knowledge products are perceived as high quality and effective with reliable and relevant policy ideas but that… Read more »

Africa: Preliminary Results of Africa Regional Integration Index Presented to Ministers

The African Development Bank the African Union Commission (AUC) and Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) presented preliminary data on the Africa Regional Integration Index to the… Read more »

Africa: Oda Fragile, Unpredictable - Africa Must Fund Its Own Agendas

Adequate and predictable financing is indispensible for the successful implementation of development plans and strategies such as Agenda 2063. Read more »

Africa: Countries Urged to Mobilize Domestic Resources for Implementation of Agenda 2063

The need for African countries to mobilize domestic resources for the implementation of the Africa's Agenda 2063 is now widely accepted. Read more »

Africa: Quality Education As a Prerequisite to Develop the Youngest Africa

As Africa sets its vision to become an Integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena by 2063,… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Call for Increased Ownership and Continental Integration At the Conference of Ministers in Addis Ababa

Joint Press Release: Financing transformation, common Africa position, data revolution and private sector funding take centre stage Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Call for Ownership and Continental Integration

Financing transformation, common Africa position, data revolution and private sector funding take centre stage Read more »

Africa: Experts Endorse Financing for Development Document

Addis Ababa, 28 March 2015 (ECA-AUC) - Experts have endorsed the 'Financing for Development - Africa's perspectives' document and have called upon African negotiators to use the… Read more »

Africa: Heralding the Birth of Data By and for Africa

Addis Ababa, 29 March 2015 (AUC-ECA) - African governments should acknowledge open data provided by recognised communities as sources that complement the work of national… Read more »

Africa: ECA Country Profiles to Help Countries Tell Their Own Development Narratives

"Africa must be in position to tell its own story, but it won't be able to do so if it doesn't have the data to tell this story. [... ] The ECA country profiles will be assisting… Read more »

Africa: Climate Change and Green Economy to Feature At Ministerial Meeting Side Events

Plans are underway at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to bring climate change to the fore of discussions during the ongoing seven-day Joint Conference of Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Women Must "Grow Beyond the Micro"

Women are tired of being put in the context of 'micro this' and 'micro that. This stark reminder of the resolve of delegates at the recently held Women in Parliaments Global Forum… Read more »

Africa: Climate Change, Green Economy to Feature Prominently At African Ministerial Meeting Side Events

- Plans are underway at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to bring climate change to the fore of discussions during the ongoing seven-day Joint Conference of Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: Towards a Continental Free Trade Area

2015 offers a historic opportunity for a major step to be taken towards the integration of the African continent. On 28th March, 2015, the Economic Commission for Africa will… Read more »

Africa: Africa Now the Land of Opportunity, Experts Say

Addis Ababa, 26 March 2015 (AUC-ECA) - Africa must change the global narrative on its social and economic wellbeing, owing to its consistently positive performance in terms of… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders to Address the Economic Commission for Africa's Minister's Meeting.

Financing Africa’s transformation, regional integration, data revolution, Ebola and climate change to be discussed at the conference. Read more »

Africa: African Communities Want Answers, Not Bare Data

African communities want answers, not bare data, as to why, how and when their leaders make decisions that affect their day-to-day lives. And open data, is, therefore, only a means… Read more »