January 27, 2023
Africa: Private sector urged to "own and drive" Africa's continental trade agreement
Accra, 26 January 2023 (ECA) - The private sector is recognized as an indispensable stakeholder in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), especially given its… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Africa: ECA holds Think Tanks and Experts Seminar on Population Dynamics in West Africa
Accra, Ghana, September 20, 2022 - The Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA-SRO/WA), in collaboration with the Regional… Read more »
November 19, 2019
Africa: The Economic Situation and Short-Term Economic Forecasts for Cabo Verde and the Anglophone Countries of the Ecowas Is the Focus of a Seminar in Accra
A seminar on the recent economic situation and short-term economic forecasts for Cabo Verde and the Anglophone countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)… Read more »
August 19, 2019
Africa: As Ghana Prepares to Host the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat It Organises a High-Level Policy Dialogue On Harnessing the Benefits of the AfCFTA for a Ghana Beyond Aid
The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and, in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union… Read more »
August 04, 2018
Ghana: At Africa Hall, Scores Gather to Pay Homage to the Legacy of a Great African, a Global Icon
As tributes continue to pour from around the world, the United Nations family in Ethiopia, as well as representatives from the government of Ethiopia and the diplomatic corps… Read more »
August 21, 2018
Africa: Experts Meet in Accra to Improve Road Safety and Urban Mobility
Joint UN Press Release) - Every year, road crashes are estimated to claim over 300,000 lives in Africa. According to WHO, the African region has 2 per cent of the world's… Read more »
August 20, 2018
Africa: Former Secretary-General and global icon, Kofi Annan passes at 80
Addis Ababa, 18 August 2018 (ECA)- The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa Vera Songwe has joined the UN family in mourning the passing today, of former… Read more »
May 02, 2018
Africa: AGOA Capacity Building and Skills Development Workshop Convenes in Accra, Ghana
Over 40 delegates from 33 African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) countries were joined by representatives from the regional economic communities, the private sector, U.S government… 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 »
Africa: Ghana Sows the Seeds for Growth and Jobs Through Minerals
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 »
Africa: International Single Windows Conference & Exhibition Held in Ghana
The 6th edition of the International Single Windows Conference and Exhibition was held in Accra, Ghana, on 3-5 October under the theme; 'Trade Facilitation Agreement and e-commerce… Read more »
September 02, 2017
Africa: African Chambers of Commerce Discuss Private Sectors' Engagement and Opportunities in the CFTA
The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) in partnership with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce organized the 2017 African Prosperity Conference under the theme: The Continental… Read more »
September 05, 2017
Ghana: Vera Songwe Receives Credentials From New Ghanaian and Mauritanian Ambassadors
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Ms. Vera Songwe, this week received credentials from the new Mauritania Ambassador to Ethiopia, the African Union… 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 »
July 20, 2017
Africa: Pilot Study Tracking Implementation of AU Land Declaration Launched in Ghana
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) today unveiled a Monitoring and Evaluation of Land in Africa (MELA) project to track… Read more »
July 17, 2017
Africa: African Land Commissioners' Workshop On Securing Community Land Rights Opens in Accra
The first ever meeting of African Land Commissioners opened in Accra Monday with Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John-Peter Amewu, lamenting the extreme levels of… Read more »
July 06, 2017
Africa: Accra Launch of the Africa Data Revolution Report
The inaugural edition of the Africa Data Revolution Report (ADRR 2016) will be launched on 19 July in Accra, Ghana, as part of activities marking the 2nd Africa Open Data… Read more »
July 17, 2017
Ghana: Workshop With African Land Commissions On Securing Community Land Rights Begins in Accra - 17-20 July, 2017
What: High level workshop on securing community land rights in Africa Read more »
July 18, 2017
Africa: Pilot Study Tracking Implementation of AU Land Declaration to Be Unveiled in Ghana
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), will on Thursday hold an inception workshop in Accra, Ghana, to launch the Monitoring… Read more »
July 15, 2017
Ghana: Regional Workshop On Securing Community Land Rights Set for Accra
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI), in partnership with the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI), are next week convening a regional workshop with African Land Commissions on… Read more »
December 03, 2016
Africa: Experts Held Discussions On Entrepreneurship in Africa
On 13 December 2016, the Finance and Private Sector Section of the Macroeconomic policy Division of UNECA organized an Experts Group Meeting at UNCC in Addis Ababa Ethiopia to… Read more »
August 02, 2016
Ghana: Hunger Costs Ghana Ghc4.6 Billion per Year
The economy of Ghana loses some GHC4.6 billion annually (equivalent of US$2.6 billion in 2012) due to the effects of child undernutrition, according to a study released in Accra… Read more »
July 09, 2015
South Africa: Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa Lead in Implementing the African Road Safety Plan
Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa are the "top three performers among 23 countries" in accomplishing the activities of the African Road Safety Action Plan according to a report from… Read more »
January 21, 2014
Ghana: Carlos Lopes Pays Tribute to BBC Broadcaster, Komla Dumor
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes has joined Africans and the world at large in paying tribute to BBC Presenter, Komla Dumor who died… Read more »