September 14, 2017
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Climate Change As Extreme Weather Catastrophes Mount
- There is greater urgency for climate action in light of the severity, frequency and rate of climate-related disruptions across the world and in Africa, Economic Commission for… Read more »
September 08, 2017
Madagascar: Industrialization for Stronger and More Inclusive Growth in Madagascar
The adoption of an ambitious industrial policy that focuses on spatial concentration, and in harmony with local industry and the sustainable development of natural resources is one… Read more »
September 02, 2017
Central Africa: ECA Praised for "Excellent Initiative" in Central Africa
Cameroon's minister of commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, has described the upcoming meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee of Experts for Central Africa (ICE2017) as "an… Read more »
September 11, 2017
Africa: ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Biha to Attend Policy Dialogue On Conflict and Development in Niamey
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, arrived in Niger today for a three-day visit. Read more »
September 01, 2017
Niger: The Deputy Executive Secretary of the ECA in Visit in Niger
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, arrived today in Niger for a visit of three days. Read more »
September 02, 2017
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Address Infrastructure Deficit in Africa, Says ECA's Mofor
Africa needs modern and sustainable infrastructure if the continent is to transform its economies and attain development aspirations as framed in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for… Read more »
September 09, 2017
Chad: Vera Songwe Lauds Chad for Leading Terror Fight & Pledges Eca Support On Economic Front
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Thursday addressed a two-day round table meeting on financing Chad's National Development Plan… Read more »
September 08, 2017
Africa: ECA Strengthens Capacity in Eastern Africa Region to Better Plan for Energy Expansion
The UN Economic Commission for Africa has conducted a training to strengthen the energy financial planning capacity in Eastern Africa for energy supply expansion. Read more »
September 07, 2017
Africa: ECA's Hamdok Lauds IGAD Efforts to Advance Peace and Security in the Region
Deputy Executive Secretary, Abdalla Hamdok of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), on Thursday praised the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for holding… Read more »
Niger: ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Expected in Niger Next Week
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, will be in Niger next week for meetings with top government officials to discuss matters of… Read more »
Niger: The Deputy Executive Secretary of the ECA Expected in Niger On Monday
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, will visit Niger from September 11 to 15, 2017. Read more »
August 31, 2017
Africa: Workshop to Harmonize Tanzania's APRM Plan Into National Development Plan Held in Zanzibar
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Continental Secretariat and the Tanzanian APRM national governing… Read more »
September 04, 2017
Africa: ECA and Rome-Based UN Agencies Commit to Fighting Food Insecurity in Africa Under Shared Framework
Economic Commission for Africa's Executive Secretary Vera Songwe on Monday met with the principals of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP) and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Workshop to Focus On Mainstreaming Land Policy and Governance Into National Developmental Plan
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI), in partnership with the government of Rwanda, will on September 5, 2017, conduct a day-long national validation workshop for more than 20… Read more »
August 31, 2017
Africa: Madagascar to Lay Focus On Land Governance in Its Agricultural Investment Plan
The AU-ECA-AfDB Land Policy Initiative (LPI) in partnership with the government of Madagascar organised a workshop on 31 August 2017 to validate the Country Report and Business… Read more »
Africa: Training Workshop On Harmonizing the Tanzanian APRM National Plan of Action (Npoa) Into National Development Plans (NDPs)
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with APRM Continental Secretariat and Tanzania APRM national governing commission, organized a national… Read more »
August 04, 2017
Africa: Trade Between Africa & Arab World Mutually Beneficial for Member Countries (Hamdok)
Enhanced trade flows between Africa and the Arab World could significantly elevate their share of the global market, said ECA Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist Abdalla… Read more »
August 24, 2017
Africa: ECA Unveils Model Law On Transboundary Infrastructure Development in Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa on Thursday unveiled the Model Law that provides a framework for the harmonization of cross-border rules, regulations, laws and policies… Read more »
Africa: A Strong Infrastructure Base Critical to Africa's Economic Transformation
A strong infrastructure base is critical for Africa's economic transformation, Economic Commission for Africa's Sylvian Boko said Thursday. Read more »
August 02, 2017
Africa: ECA and AUC Re-Commit to Jointly Advance Africa's Development Agenda
"Continued strong cooperation and collaboration between our two institutions is crucial for advancing Africa's structural transformation and industrialization agenda," said Ms.… Read more »
Africa: African Experts Hone Their Knowledge of Agricultural Statistics
The Economic Commission for Africa launched today, in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the High Commission… Read more »
August 21, 2017
Ghana: Launch of the 2016 Country Profile for Ghana - Improving Energy Supply to Drive Growth in the Country
the Ghanaian Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, launched the 2016 Country Profile for… Read more »
August 19, 2017
Africa: SADC Can Create a Prosperous Environment for Citizens and Especially the Youth, Says ECA's Songwe
Africa cannot afford to leave its development agenda to the whims of unpredictable factors that are beyond its control, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary,… Read more »
August 08, 2017
Africa: Africa's Transboundary Infrastructure Development in Focus At Lagos Conference
The Economic Commission for Africa is organizing a session to discuss transboundary infrastructure development on the continent during the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar… Read more »
August 18, 2017
Africa: IDEP Strengthens Capacities of African Public Officials in Agricultural Policy
From 24 July to 4 August 2017, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) organized a course on Agricultural Policy for African public officials. Read more »