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May 30, 2023
Africa: Call for Accelerated Action to Support Structural Transformation of Landlocked Developing Countries
29 May 2023 (ECA) - Landlocked Developing Countries, currently experiencing economic and infrastructural challenges, need increased technical and financial support to achieve… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Africa: Wide-ranging reforms will aid Africa's sustainable recovery, says ECA's Antonio Pedro
New York, 2 February 2023 (ECA) - African countries should institute wide-ranging fiscal reforms to expedite sustainable recovery from multiple crises which have hindered… Read more »
August 20, 2020
Africa: UN Salutes Real-Life Heroes Doing 'Extraordinary Things, in Extraordinary Times'
Marking World Humanitarian Day, top UN officials are honouring the workers overcoming "huge challenges" to save and improve the lives of millions of women, men and children, hit… Read more »
May 20, 2020
Africa: Stand in Solidarity to Preserve Africa's Hard-Won Progress, Urges UN Chief
The coronavirus pandemic threatens the hard-earned gains Africans have made throughout the continent, the UN chief said on Wednesday, urging the world to stand in solidarity with… Read more »
March 31, 2020
Africa: African Finance Ministers - Urgent Need for $100bn Immediate Emergency Financing for Covid-19
African Ministers of Finance held a second virtual meeting Tuesday, against the backdrop of rising COVID-19 cases in Africa. The meeting was hosted by Vera Songwe, Executive… Read more »
March 26, 2020
Africa: Three Things the G20 Must Do to Support Africa in Covid-19 Pandemic
This is a global crisis affecting the whole world. Africa, however, will be hit harder with a heavy and durable economic toll, which will threaten progress and prospects, widen… Read more »
October 23, 2019
Africa: Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe Need $4 Bn to Recover From Devastating Cyclones
Over US$4 billion is needed to help Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe recover from the devastating effects of Cyclones Idai that hit the three southern African nations earlier this… Read more »
August 19, 2019
Africa: Paying Tribute and Strengthening the Role of #womenhumanitarians On World Humanitarian Day
The work of women humanitarians makes a "huge difference" to the lives of millions of women, men and children in urgent need, the United Nations chief said in his message for World… Read more »
February 14, 2019
Africa: Hunger on the rise in Africa, new UN report reveals
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 13, 2019 (ECA) - A new United Nations report reveals that hunger is on the rise in Africa following years of decline due to a number of reasons,… Read more »
December 03, 2018
Africa: Global Campaign launched for good treatment of children and adolescents with disabilities in Africa
Addis Ababa, 29 November 2018 (ECA) - A landmark event in Addis Ababa has called on African countries to promote the rights and welfare of children and adolescents with… Read more »
June 28, 2017
Africa: High Level Policy Dialogue Kicks Off in Abuja With ECA Recommitting to Strengthening Support for Africa
The High Level Policy Dialogue on development planning in Africa opened Wednesday in Abuja with the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) recommitting to strengthening its support… Read more »
May 01, 2017
Somalia: Somalia's Recovery Depends On Its Capacity to Strengthen and Expand the State
- Somalia is at a political and economic turning point, with a new government facing a serious humanitarian crisis that could hinder the ongoing recovery. While the London… Read more »
Ethiopia: Switzerland Supports Renovation of Africa Hall
A Swiss delegation met on Friday with Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Abdalla Hamdok, to discuss Switzerland’s support for the Africa… Read more »
April 01, 2017
Africa: Switzerland Supports Renovation of Africa Hall
A Swiss delegation met on Friday with Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Abdalla Hamdok, to discuss Switzerland's support for the Africa Hall… 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 »
November 18, 2016
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 »
June 03, 2016
Africa: Side-Event - The Midterm Review Conference of the Istanbul Programme of Action
The Midterm Review conference for the Istanbul Programme of Action (IPoA) took place in Antalya, Turkey from 27-29 May 2016. Read more »
November 04, 2015
Africa: UN in Addis Ababa to Hoist Palestine Flag During Solidarity Day
Two months after the 102nd meeting of the 69th General Assembly meeting, where a vote on the raising of flags by non-member observer States at the United Nations was passed,… Read more »
July 01, 2015
Africa: Stakeholders Mull European Union 'Aid for Trade' Strategy
In one of the side events organized in the framework of the 5th Global Review of Aid for Trade, Mr. Stephen Karingi, Director of ECA's Regional Integration and Trade Division, was… Read more »
September 27, 2014
Africa: Can Africa Move Away from Aid to Trade? Carlos Lopes Answers
What should it do to attract more private equity and how can it convert the illicit financial flows to funds for domestic resource mobilization, climate change and conflict… Read more »
September 23, 2014
West Africa: Ebola: Lessons Unlearned
When in March this year Guinean authorities reported the first positive tests for Ebola in the West African region, the news came as a surprise for scientists and were treated… Read more »
August 04, 2014
Africa: Cameroon Must Roar: at a 7% Minimum!
Cameroon has the resources for its industrialization and agricultural transformation. The economy's current annual growth of 4.9% does not reflect the full potential that lies in… Read more »
June 15, 2014
Africa: Africa can Take the Lead in Financing its Infrastructure
During the weekend's opening of the Dakar Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa stressed the need to… Read more »
March 29, 2014
Africa: Statement by Mr. Carlos Lopes at the Opening of the Conference Ministers
Statement to the Seventh Joint Annual Meetings of the ECA Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and AU Conference of Ministers of Economy… Read more »
February 11, 2014
Africa: Sustainable Development Goals - Avoiding the Cappuccino Approach
Grappling with goals for sustainable development is not only a demanding task but also a big challenge. Read more »
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