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March 03, 2023
Africa: Africa's sustainable growth hinges on science, technology, and innovation
Niamey 3 March 2023 (ECA) - Achieving the ambitious targets of the 2030 and 2063 Agendas requires leveraging the power of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to fight… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Mobilizing finance for a just transition, inclusive recovery through innovative partnerships
Niamey 28 February 2023 (ECA) - Addressing the climate crisis and achieving the goals of the historic Paris Agreement require transitioning to a just net-zero economy… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: Energy transition: Africa must bridge technological gap, step up dialogue around innovation
Niamey (Niger), 27 February 2023 (ECA) – "Our current challenge is to get Heads of State to adopt a joint, green hydrogen policy by the end of this year," said Francis… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: CSW67: African countries agree on common position to harness technology and innovation for empowerment of women and girls
Addis Ababa, 01 December 2022 (ECA) - Building inclusive innovation and technology ecosystems must be at the heart of efforts to leverage the potential of innovation and technology… Read more »
November 03, 2020
North Africa: Innovation and New Technologies in North Africa in the Context of Covid-19
Rabat, November 3rd (ECA) - The ECA Office for North Africa, the UNESCO office for the Maghreb region and the Policy Center for the New South will hold on November 4th, 2020 from… Read more »
June 15, 2020
Africa: COVID-19 - Science, Technology and Innovation Key to Africa's Recovery, Says Songwe
Science, technology and innovation will be at the heart of Africa's recovery from the devastating coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the continent's ability to create sustainable… Read more »
July 18, 2019
Africa: Eca and OCP Sign Agreement On Innovation and Agriculture Investments
The Economic Commission for African (ECA) and the OCP S.A. (formerly known as the Cherifien Office of Phosphates) signed an MoU aimed at strengthening collaboration on innovations… Read more »
March 05, 2019
Africa: Innovation Key to Creating Much-Needed Jobs in Africa, Says Songwe
Africa has to innovate if the continent is to create sufficient decent jobs for its growing youthful population, Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera… Read more »
December 07, 2018
Africa: ECA Commemorates Its 60th Anniversary - Honors Young Innovators
The Economic Commission for Africa marked its 60th anniversary this week with an official event attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps and key representatives from partner… Read more »
September 29, 2017
Africa: Innovation Key to Supporting Africa's Transformation, Says Vera Songwe
Investment in innovation is critical if Africa's new industries, especially in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector, are to play a crucial role in promoting… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Use Innovation and Technology to Drive Economic Transformation, UN General Assembly President Urges Africa
Africa should take advantage of innovation and technology and use them to drive sustainable development, infrastructure and industrialization, the President of the United Nations… Read more »
March 17, 2017
Africa: The STI Forum 2017 Launches Call for Innovations
The Global Call for Innovations is launched for Solutions to the sustainable development goals (SDGs), in connection with the second annual Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science,… Read more »
November 08, 2016
Africa: Experts Urge Africa to Put More Resources in Science, Technology and Innovation
The third Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda (SED 2016) ended in Pretoria with experts agreeing African governments… Read more »
November 04, 2016
Africa: Language Should Not Be Barrier of Innovation, Experts Say
African innovators should not confine themselves to one language to develop innovations aimed at addressing local needs facing Africa. Read more »
November 02, 2016
Africa: Experts Dialogue On Science, Technology, Innovation and African Cities Begins in S. Africa
The 3rd Annual Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and the African Transformation Agenda opened in Pretoria Wednesday with the Economic Commission for Africa's New… Read more »
October 31, 2016
Africa: All Set for ECA's Third Senior Experts Dialogue On Science, Technology, Innovation & Africa's Transformation Agenda
South Africa is this week hosting the third Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda (SED 2016) which, among other… Read more »
August 14, 2016
Africa: Book Review of: "Innovation Africa - Emerging Hubs of Excellence"
At a time when Africa has bold aspirations, through Agenda 2063, to confront large scale challenges like the ascendant demographic curve, green industrialization and domestic… Read more »
July 08, 2016
Africa: Focus On Human Capital and Improve Science and Technology, Regional Integration Report Advises
Regional integration has been placed at the centre of Africa's aspirations for inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development. Read more »
April 02, 2015
Africa: Seventh Edition of Assessing Regional Integration Report to Consider Innovation and Competitiveness
Innovation and competitiveness experts have gathered in Addis Ababa from 21-22 April to review draft chapters of the 7th edition of the joint report on Assessing Regional… Read more »
March 27, 2015
Africa: African Communities Want Answers, Not Bare Data
African communities want answers, not bare data, as to why, how and when their leaders make decisions that affect their day-to-day lives. And open data, is, therefore, only a means… Read more »
November 03, 2014
Africa: Investing in People-centered Innovation and Technology Essential to Africa's Development
Innovation and technology can serve as a springboard for economic transformation provided they are driven by people. This was the message put forward by partners and participants… Read more »
Africa: Investing in People-Centered Innovation and Technology Essential to Africa's Development
Innovation and technology can serve as a springboard for economic transformation provided they are driven by people. This was the message put forward by partners and participants… Read more »
October 16, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Looks to PPPs for Development
Public-private partnerships are a pillar of the West African country's resurgence, says President Alassane Ouattara. Read more »
Africa: Innovative Financing a Must for Africa
A mythical figure of African history, the Moroccan Ibn Battuta, considered one of the greatest travelers of all times, arrived in Somalia in 1331. He was surprised with Mogadishu's… Read more »
March 30, 2014
Africa: Forum Debates Competitiveness, Innovation and Technology
A High Level Panel debated Innovation and Technology Transfer for Enhanced Productivity and Competitiveness Saturday, as part several core topics at the ECA Conference of African… Read more »
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