October 24, 2013
Africa: Africa Must Strive to Remain Competitive in Global Trade
Speaking at the Eighth Ordinary Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Trade in Addis Ababa this week, Abdalla Hamdok, Deputy Executive Secretary, Economic Commission… Read more »
October 23, 2013
Africa: Experts Recommend 112 Activities for African Union/Nepad Programmes in Central Africa 2013-2016
After two days of intense brainstorming in Douala from the 21st to 22nd October 2013, experts from the United Nations System in Central Africa, their counterparts from CEMAC,… Read more »
October 21, 2013
Africa: Climate Change and Development Conference Opens
The Third Annual Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-III) opened here this morning under the theme " Africa on the rise: Can the opportunities from climate… Read more »
Africa: How Africa Can Take the Lead On Climate and Development Agenda
The UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes, has called on Africa to go beyond global negotiations on climate… Read more »
Africa: Evidence-Based Research Should Inform Position On Regional Integration - ECA
At a meeting of the Eighth Ordinary Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Trade this week, a Senior Official of the Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) has stressed… Read more »
October 11, 2013
Africa: 14th Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism to Be Held in November
The 14th Session of RCM-Africa is tentatively scheduled for 21-22 November 2013 at the UN Conference Centre (UNCC), in Addis Ababa, on the theme: "Agenda 2063". The choice of the… Read more »
October 10, 2013
Africa: ECA to Host Third Annual Climate Change and Development in Africa Conference
The African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) will organise the Third Annual Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-III) at the UN Conference Centre in Addis… Read more »
October 07, 2013
Africa: Technical Experts to Consult On Implementating Boosting Intra-African Trade and the Continental Free Trade Area Initative
Technical experts to consult on implementing Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) and the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) initiatives Read more »
October 08, 2013
Africa: Africa Must Benefit from its Mineral Resources
Africa's political economy is deeply ingrained with its history of the exploitation and (mis)management of its mineral and natural resources. Read more »
October 04, 2013
Africa: African WTO Negotiators Urged to Put the Continent's Interests First
Addressing African negotiators at a high-level retreat taking place in Montreux from 3-4 October, the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa Mr. Carlos Lopes… Read more »
October 05, 2013
Africa: Ministers Adopt Addis Ababa Declaration
African ministers concluded a 2-day segment of the Regional Conference on Population and Development Beyond 2014 with the adoption of an Addis Ababa declaration. After extensive… Read more »
Africa: Ministers Adopt Addis Ababa Declaration With 17 Reservations
African ministers concluded a 2 day segment of the Regional Conference on Population and Development Beyond 2014 with the adoption of an Addis Ababa declaration. After extensive… Read more »
October 04, 2013
Africa: Group of Ambassadors Hold 'The Path to Bali' Retreat
In the run-up to the 9th session of the WTO Ministerial Conference to be held in Bali early December 2013, more than 90 delegates of the African Group have gathered in Montreux… Read more »
October 03, 2013
Africa: Ethiopian Prime Minister Urges African Nations to Implement Population Policies
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn today urged African countries to make efforts to implement programmes designed to increase the population of productive workforce so… Read more »
October 04, 2013
Africa: ECA's Executive Secretary Hails Conference Commitment to Brighter Future for Africa
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Carlos Lopes, today in Addis Ababa praised delegates at the African Regional Conference on… Read more »
Africa: Beyond the Battlefield - Restoring Dignity and Health to the Victims of Violence
Governments in sub-Saharan Africa need to face up to the lived realities of women and demonstrate real political will in to prevent and address the causes and consequences of… Read more »
Africa: Ministers Convene in Addis to Discuss Population, Development Beyond 2014
Ministers from across Africa have convened in Addis Ababa to revisit the International Conference on Population and Development agenda and agree a new action plan for the Continent… Read more »
October 01, 2013
Africa: Record Participation of African Governments Demonstrates Commitment to Rights Based Development in Region
- The African Regional Conference on Population and Development opened on Monday, 30 September commencing a four day intensive discussion of regional priorities fueled by expert… Read more »
October 03, 2013
Africa: We Need Political Will and Commitment - Babatunde Osotimehin
Solving some of Africa's toughest problems requires the necessary political will, United Nations Population Fund Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin told a gathering of… Read more »
Africa: Youth Set Out Priorities, Call for Fulfillment of Promises and More Investment
African youth have set out the priorities they said their governments should focus on as part of their youth programmes and called for actual fulfillment of promises on youth… Read more »
September 30, 2013
Africa: Economic Growth Threatened By Serious Demographic Challenges, Population Experts Warn
Africa should use its rising and young population as a means of rapidly growing its economy, said Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa,… Read more »
September 26, 2013
Africa: Youth Forum Concludes With Recommendations for Governments
The Youth Pre-event of the ICPD Beyond 2014 African Regional Conference on Population and Development which took place on 24 -25 September concluded with the adoption of various… Read more »
Africa: African CSOs Praise Governments, Seek More Action On Women's Rights
Civil society organizations in Africa commended governments on the continent for the progress made in improving socio-economic conditions of Africans, but urged them to do more to… Read more »
September 25, 2013
Africa: African Youth Push for Fulfillment of Promises to Women and Girls
An appeal has gone out to the world to invest more resources in young people and ensure their human rights in order to promote socio-economic development and growth. Read more »
September 27, 2013
Africa: Youth Set Out Their Vision for Africa Beyond 2014
After two days of discussions and information sharing on key issues and challenges young people from across the African continent, young people have identified their priorities in… Read more »
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