March 03, 2014
Chad: High Level Committee On the Post 2015 Development Agenda Concludes in Ndjamena
The African Union High Level Committee (HLC) of Heads of State and Governments on the Post 2015 Development Agenda held a meeting on Friday in Ndjamena, Chad. Read more »
Central Africa: Central Africa's Extractive Industry Must Create Jobs and Wealth - Chadian Minister
Central Africa is a mineral-rich sub-region, but the contribution of extractive industries to the development of other economic sectors is limited. This is one major finding at a… Read more »
March 01, 2014
West Africa: Experts Discuss Macroeconomic Policies and the Convergence Criteria in the Sub Region
West African Experts discuss macroeconomic policies and the convergence criteria in the sub region-Yamoussoukro, February 28, 2014, Hotel President: Experts from West African… Read more »
February 28, 2014
Africa: Africa's Transformation Agenda Needs to Be Led By Africans
Eastern Africa is confronting major economic and social challenges resulting from accelerating processes of urbanisation, population pressures, and high degrees of income… Read more »
February 27, 2014
Africa: The West African Intergovernmental Committee of Experts to Discuss in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire
The West African Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) to discuss in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, how industrialization can contribute to a food secure West Africa Read more »
February 07, 2014
East Africa: Comesa Countries Underscore the Importance of Commodity Based Industrialization
During their Summit in Kinshasa, the Heads of States and Government of COMESA countries and their representative acknowledged the importance of natural resources as an anchor for… Read more »
February 27, 2014
Africa: ECA to Commemorate International Women's Day On the Theme Equality for Women Is Progress for All
In commemoration of the 2014 International Women’s Day, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will hold a seminar on Thursday 6th March 2014 at the UN Conference… Read more »
February 04, 2014
Tanzania: ECA Collaborates With Unctad to Build the Capacity of Transit Transport Stakeholders
Tanzania is a major gateway to the global economy for its landlocked neighbours of Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Malawi as well as for the eastern part of the Democratic… Read more »
February 21, 2014
East Africa: FDI Attraction Has Not Delivered On the Development Outcomes Expected
Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) have not essentially delivered on the development outcomes that were expected in Eastern Africa. Read more »
East Africa: Foreign Investments Have Yet to Deliver On Development
Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) have not essentially delivered on the development outcomes that were expected from them in Eastern Africa. Read more »
February 20, 2014
Africa: Online Discussion to Look Into How Innovation By Africa's Youth Can Transform the Continent
The UN Economic Commission for Africa will be hosting a moderated online discussion on "Youth and Innovation in Africa: Harnessing the possibilities of Africa's youth for the… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria to Host High Level Policy Dialogue On Science, Technology & Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda
The UN Economic Commission for Africa in collaboration with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Ministry of Communications Technology (FMCT), and Ministry… Read more »
February 18, 2014
Africa: Facts and Fiction of Africa's Statistics Narrative
The book 'Poor numbers: How we are mislead by African Development Statistics and what to do about it' came under heavy criticism at a seminar last night organised by the 9th… Read more »
February 19, 2014
Africa: ECA Hailed for Commitment to Improving Statistics On the Continent
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) was repeatedly hailed for its commitment and contribution to improving statistical institutions and systems on the continent. Read more »
February 18, 2014
East Africa: Experts in Kinshasa Discuss How to Create and Foster 'National Champions'
The Intergovernmental Committee of Experts meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this year is on the topic of National Champions, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Step Up On Statistics
Addressing more than 400 delegates at the official opening of the 9th African Symposium on Statistical Development (ASSD) in the capital of Botswana Gaborone, yesterday, Vice… Read more »
February 07, 2014
Central Africa: N'djamena Meeting to Establish Roadmap for Green Industrialisation
At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Chad, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will organise the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts… Read more »
Central Africa: N'djamena Meeting to Establish Roadmap for Green Industrialisation
At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Chad, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will organise the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts… Read more »
February 05, 2014
Africa: Media Urged to Change Africa's Story From One of Risks to Opportunities
"Africa's story told to the rest of the world is one of risks and conflict but a lot of people don't know that at this time conflicts account for 5 million deaths in Africa, but… Read more »
February 13, 2014
Africa: AU Commissioner Calls for Equitable Land Based Agricultural Investments
The AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Tumusiime Rhoda Peace, called for sustainable and inclusive models of land based agricultural investments that integrate… Read more »
February 02, 2014
Cameroon: Moving Out of Oil and Fish Imports Can Overturn Cameroon's Fortunes, Says Top UN Official
Cameroon can completely overturn its economic fortunes if it could get out of the grip of fish and energy oil importation, UN Under-Secretary General and ECA Executive Secretary… Read more »
Africa: We Insist On Transformation, Lopes Tells Cameroon's Commonwealth Minister
Sustained growth is important but the transformation f the structure of economies in Central Africa is indispensable for countries of the sub-region to effectively tackle poverty,… Read more »
Africa: Experts to Meet On Harnessing Biotechnology
The Network of African Academies of Science (NASAC), the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina , the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union… Read more »
February 01, 2014
Central Africa: Central Africa Would Play a Key Role in Africa's Agenda 63 - Lopes
Upon arrival in Cameroon on his first working visit to Central Africa, today, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for… 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 »