March 30, 2015
West Africa: Ebola - The Recovery Plans for the Economies of the Countries Affected At the Heart of the Discussions
The Minister of State for the Economy and Finance of Guinea, Mr. Mohamed Diaré, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Development Planning of Liberia, Mr. Mounir Siaplay and… Read more »
March 25, 2015
West Africa: Restoring Ebola Affected Economies On Growth Rails
The Economic Commission for Africa jointly with the African Union Commission will organise a high-level meeting on Sunday 29 March 2015 to discuss the impact of Ebola on the… Read more »
February 07, 2015
Africa: Mano River Union's 'Zero Ebola Infection' Target Requires Long-Term Resources - Eca Chief
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes has welcomed the declaration of Heads of State and Government of the Mano River Union, issued at… Read more »
Africa: Lopes Welcomes Debt Relief - Stresses Cancellation for Ebola Hit Countries
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes has welcomed the decision by the International Monetary Fund - IMF that will see the three countries… Read more »
January 06, 2015
West Africa: ECA Chief Stresses Debt Cancellation to Alleviate Suffering in Ebola-Affected Countries
In a statement delivered at the opening of the 26 th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr.… Read more »
December 05, 2014
Africa: Carlos Lopes Calls for Debt Cancellation for Ebola-Affected Countries
Speaking at the launch of the new ECA Report on the Socio-Economic Impacts of the Ebola Virus Disease on Africa, Mr. Lopes said, "We have life with Ebola; and in the aftermath of… Read more »
December 10, 2014
Africa: ECA Report Examines Economic Impact of Ebola on Africa
While the Ebola outbreaks in both Nigeria and Senegal officially ended in October 2014 and both countries declared free of Ebola, a new United Nations Economic Commission for… Read more »
November 08, 2014
Africa: Business Leaders Commit $28.5 Initial Emergency Fund Towards Africa's Ebola Response
A historic Roundtable of business leaders comprising CEOs from a range of sectors such as banking, telecommunications, mining, energy, services and manufacturing joined forces with… Read more »
October 02, 2014
Africa: Carlos Lopes to Visit Ebola-Affected Countries
Amidst the ongoing global efforts to respond to the Ebola crisis, the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Carlos Lopes has joined the Chairperson of… 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 »
September 08, 2014
Africa: Amidst Fears of Negative Economic Impact, Africa Must Fight Ebola Hysteria - Carlos Lopes
The fight against the deadly Ebola outbreak must be tackled on the basis of scientific evidence, prevention, understanding of transmissibility and an emergency call to fight it… Read more »
July 01, 2014
Africa: Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals: An Untapped Opportunity
Ever since the high tech generic drug production facility, Cinpharm-Cameroon, was set up, it is relatively easier for Cameroonians to have access to medicines. Now a low wage… Read more »
March 26, 2014
North Africa: Some Health Problems to Be Addressed If North Africa Wants to Keep Fit
An empirical and historical question is still the subject of many studies on the reasons and factors that distinguish the emerging countries of Asia and South America from other… Read more »
August 01, 2013
East Africa: New Step to Enhance Regional Food and Nutrition Security
All the regional economic communities and intergovernmental organizations in Eastern Africa have launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing cooperation in the area of food and… Read more »
June 24, 2013
Africa: ECA Executive Secretary to Address Hunger in Africa Conference
The UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Mr. Carlos Lopes is scheduled to address a conference on ways to stem hunger in… Read more »
September 13, 2005
Africa: Educate Girls - and Boost Health
In the years leading up to 2000, sub-Saharan Africa saw striking progress towards Millennium Development Goal 2, achieving universal primary school enrolment - a solid seven… Read more »
October 14, 2004
Africa: Children of Africa Unite and Fight
Conference room one united in song this morning as President Kenneth Kaunda gave his keynote address at the ADF IV plenary session on "The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Africa's Capacity… Read more »
Africa: Continent's Future Depends on Treatment for People Living with HIV/Aids, Commissioner Warns
The former Prime Minister of Mozambique, Pascoal Mocumbi, has warned of devastating consequences for Africa if HIV-positive people are not given treatment. Read more »
October 11, 2004
Africa: Experts, NGOs Discuss HIV/Aids Impact on Rural Communities in Africa
Leading members of the global HIV/AIDS community and African NGOs meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tuesday to discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS on Africa's rural populations. Read more »
March 23, 2004
Africa: Aids Threatens Africa's Development, Amoako Warns
The Chairman of the Commission for HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA), Dr K.Y. Amoako, has opened a meeting of the Commission in Maputo, Mozambique, with a warning to… Read more »
September 16, 2003
Ethiopia: Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA) to Be Launched in Addis Ababa
The Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA) chaired by K.Y. Amoako, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will be officially launched… Read more »
September 15, 2003
Africa: Commission on HIV/Aids and Governance in Africa to be Launched
The Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA) chaired by K.Y. Amoako, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will be officially launched… Read more »
April 19, 2001
Africa: Abuja Summit To Endorse ADF 2000 Consensus On Fighting HIV/AIDS
The African Development Forum (ADF) Consensus and Plan of Action agreed in Addis Ababa in December 2000 is to be endorsed by Africa's leaders next week, when they convene in Abuja,… Read more »
April 18, 2001
Africa: Abuja Summit to Endorse ADF 2000 Consensus On Fighting HIV/Aids
The African Development Forum (ADF) Consensus and Plan of Action agreed in Addis Ababa in December 2000 is to be endorsed by Africa's leaders next week, when they convene in Abuja,… Read more »
December 03, 2000
Africa: ECA Calls For Reversal Of AIDS Pandemic
"Our continent did not have to be devastated like this by HIV/AIDS. We should not have allowed it to get to this stage and we therefore have the responsibility to reverse the… Read more »
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