November 06, 2017
Africa: Experts Discuss Future of Africa-UK Trade Relations
'Getting the Future Africa-UK Trade Partnership Right' was the subject of an expert group meeting held during the just-ended 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation… Read more »
Southern Africa: Experts to Discuss the Challenges and Implications of Declining Commodity Prices in Southern Africa
The ECA Office for Southern Africa in collaboration with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) will organize the Ad-hoc Expert Group Meeting (AEGM) on the theme "Promoting Growth… Read more »
Africa: Africa Spending More Than Its Fair Share for Climate Adaptation, a New Study Reveals
Findings of a new study jointly commissioned by the UNDP Regional Office for Africa, and the African Climate Policy Centre at the Economic Commission for Africa, is dismissing the… Read more »
November 03, 2017
Africa: 50 Experts Meet At Idep to Reflect On New Agricultural Development Approaches
-- Policy makers, academia, researchers and experts from African governments, international organizations and private sector met at IDEP, in Dakar, on October 25, 2017, in a high… Read more »
Africa: 10th Session of the Committee On Regional Cooperation and Integration Ends On High Note
The 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration (CRCI) ended in Addis Ababa Thursday night with participants adopting recommendations that will go a long… Read more »
November 02, 2017
West Africa: Strengthening the Contribution of Minerals to Development in West Africa
Strengthening the mining sector's contribution to local and national development is the theme of a 1-2 November 2017 meeting in Accra. With annual mining procurement exceeding $1… Read more »
Africa: New ECA Publications Put in Focus Human Rights Perspective of Cfta - Smart Trade & Industrial Policy in Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) on Wednesday launched joint reports on transforming… Read more »
November 01, 2017
Africa: Women and Resources in Eastern and Southern Africa Urged to Work With Small Scale Farmers
Speaking at the official opening of the workshop on women and youth in agriculture in Zambia, Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Dora Siliya, urged Women and Resources in Eastern… Read more »
Africa: Overcoming Infrastructure Deficit Will Unlock Africa's Potential, Says Songwe
The 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration (CRCI) officially kicked-off in Addis Ababa Wednesday with the Executive Secretary of the Economic… Read more »
Africa: Experts to Review the Fifth Edition of the African Governance Report (Agrv) 7th to 8th November 2017
The Macroeconomic Policy Division (MPD) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will on 7th to 8th November, 2017 convene an ad-hoc meeting of experts to review the fifth… Read more »
October 31, 2017
Africa: Global Compact Consultative Meeting Agrees Africa Needs to Drive and Own Migration Narrative
The African Regional Consultative Meeting on the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration ended in Addis Ababa Friday evening with participants drawing some… Read more »
November 01, 2017
Africa: A Transformative Continental Free Trade Area Requires Inclusion of Women
A group of experts met in Addis Ababa for the 2017 edition of the continental workshop on trade and gender under the theme; "The role of regional economic communities in supporting… Read more »
November 02, 2017
Comoros: Attaining Transformative Growth in Eastern Africa - The Focus of Discussions in Comoros
The growth rate of Eastern African countries has been among the fastest in the world in recent years, averaging 6.8% between 2012 and 2015. However, in 2016 and 2017, the regional… Read more »
October 31, 2017
Africa: Experts Review ECA Report on Promoting Infrastructure Development for Africa's Industrialization
The structural transformation of African economies requires a sound environment that fosters industrialization with strong forward and backward linkages to local economies, says… Read more »
October 25, 2017
Africa: Idep Invites Debate On "What Transformative Agriculture for Africa's Future?"
IDEP) - Within the framework of the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) development seminar series, a high level round table dialogue on "What… Read more »
October 30, 2017
Africa: Implementation of the New Urban Agenda Gains Momentum in the African Region
Africa's urban transition is of an unprecedented scale and magnitude with profound implications for inclusive and sustainable growth, an Urban Breakfast held today in Addis Ababa… Read more »
October 07, 2017
Africa: ECA's Muhwava Urges Africa to Speed-Up Implementation of Continent-Wide Visa Free Regimes
The African Regional Consultative Meeting on the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration continued in Addis Ababa Friday with the Chief of Population and Youth… Read more »
Africa: ECA's Denton Urges Africa to Enhance Uptake and Use of Climate Information Services
African countries should fully integrate Climate Information Services (CIS) into their policies, plans, programmes and practice, says Ms. Fatima Denton, Economic Commission for… Read more »
October 27, 2017
Africa: Climate Information Crucial for Africa's Growth and Development, Says Murombedzi
Africa's growth and economic development depends heavily on climate sensitive sectors and its natural resources, raising the need for the continent to enhance investments in… Read more »
October 26, 2017
Africa: Infrastructure Deficit Remains a Major Challenge to Trade Facilitation
Speaking at the official opening of the 23rd Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) under the theme; "Trade Facilitation in Southern Africa: Bridging the… Read more »
Africa: ACPC's Murombedzi Urges Africa to Mainstream Climate Information Services Into Development Policies
Africa's core economic sectors are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate variability and change, says James Murombedzi, Officer in Charge of the Economic Commission for… Read more »
Africa: ECA Promoting Infrastructure Development for Africa's Industrialisation, Says Soteri
The Infrastructure and Industrialization Section of the Regional Integration and Trade Division of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will on Tuesday October 31, 2017,… Read more »
Africa: UN Staff Saluted for Dedication and Commitment As They Celebrated Their Day
United Nations staff members in Ethiopia today gathered at the Economic Commission for Africa to celebrate UN Staff Day with a lot of activities, including live performances,… Read more »
Africa: Migration Can Contribute Immensely Towards Africa's Economic Growth, Says Hamdok
Migration has the potential of bringing significant contribution to economic growth and human development in Africa, says Mr. Abdalla Hamdok, Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief… Read more »
October 05, 2017
Ghana: Launching of Ghana Mineral Supplier Development Programme
Despite the significant contribution of the mining sector to the economy of Ghana, the country is far from tapping its full potential in creating strong and sustainable linkages,… Read more »