September 25, 2019
Africa: In 'World of Disquiet', UN Must Deliver for the People, Guterres Tells General Assembly
We are living in "a world of disquiet", the United Nations chief told the High-level session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, urging the Heads of States present to advance… Read more »
September 23, 2019
Africa: At UN, Youth Activists Press for Bold Action On Climate Emergency, Vow to Hold Leaders Accountable At the Ballot Box
Students and young activists on Saturday threw down the gauntlet to world leaders heading to United Nations Headquarters next week for high-level climate talks, demanding that they… Read more »
August 29, 2019
Africa: For Africa, 'Winds of Hope Are Blowing Ever Stronger,' Guterres Declares At Conference On Development
African nations have made 'significant progress' in developmental efforts in the last few years, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, kicking off the… Read more »
August 27, 2019
Africa: UN Chief Appeals to G7 Leaders for 'Strong Commitment' and Political Will to Tackle Climate Emergency
People all over the world are calling for a shift towards a greener, cleaner future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, stressing that "we have the tools… Read more »
August 22, 2019
Rwanda: UN Economic Commission for Africa - Statement On Rwanda
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, through its African Centre for Statistics works with its member States to improve the production, dissemination and use of… Read more »
Africa: UN Economic Commission for Africa – Statement on Rwanda
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22 August 2019 (ECA) -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, through its African Centre for Statistics works… Read more »
August 05, 2019
Africa: Armenia and ECA sign memorandum to advance Africa's smart development
Yerevan (iTel), Armenia, 5 August 2019 (ECA) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Armenia recently signed a memorandum that seeks to unite… Read more »
Africa: Youth critical to attainment of sustainable development goals, says ECA's Chinganya
Addis Ababa, August 05, 2019 (ECA) – Africa's youth are an important vehicle that should be harnessed to ensure the continent achieves sustainable development, says Mr.… Read more »
July 19, 2019
Africa: SDG8 plays pivotal role in efforts to achieve 2030 Agenda, says Chinganya
ew York, July 19, 2019 (ECA) – Sustainable development goal number 8, a multidimensional goal that lies at the heart of the global 2030 Agenda, is under spotlight at the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Day Side Event during the High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development
On July 17th, 2019, on the margins of the 2019 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the African Union, the Office of the Special Adviser for Africa OSAA,… Read more »
July 18, 2019
Africa: South-South cooperation and statistics at the heart of African priorities
New York, 17 July 2019 (ECA): The Chair of the Bureau of the 5th Session of the African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) and Secretary of State for Sustainable… Read more »
July 17, 2019
Africa: Inclusion, Empowerment and Equality, Must Be 'At the Heart of Our Efforts' to Ensure Sustainable Development, Says UN Chief
The world's people are demanding "transformative change that is fair and sustainable," Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, calling on government leaders to… Read more »
July 15, 2019
Africa: VNR lab reviews progress towards sustainable development goals
New York, July 12, 2019 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its sister regional commissions on Thursday hosted a Regional Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) Lab on… Read more »
July 13, 2019
Africa: VNR lab reviews progress towards sustainable development goals
New York, July 12, 2019 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its sister regional commissions on Thursday hosted a Regional Voluntary National Reviews (VNR) Lab on… Read more »
July 05, 2019
Africa: Africa Working Towards Delivering Credible Censuses During 2020 Round, Says Eca's Muhwava
The vast majority of African countries are preparing for or carrying out their national censuses as part of the 2020 round of census, raising the need for the continent to quickly… Read more »
July 08, 2019
Africa: Recipe for AfCFTA: New report looks at 'what's next' for the Continental Agreement
Niamey, 6 July 2019 (ECA) - The ninth edition of the flagship Assessing Regional Integration in Africa report (ARIA IX) was launched on 6 July 2019 during the African Business… Read more »
July 02, 2019
Africa: ECA's 2020 Conference of Ministers to focus on industrialisation in the digital era
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 02, 2019 (ECA) – The fifty-third session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Economic… Read more »
July 01, 2019
Africa: African gov'ts urged to move with speed to address over-dependence on imported medicines
Addis Ababa, June 28, 2019 (ECA) – The two-day Horn of Africa trade forum ended Friday in Addis Ababa with participants agreeing that with the African Continental Trade… Read more »
June 21, 2019
Africa: Zimbabwe poised for AfCFTA gains
Harare, Zimbabwe, June 19, 2019 (ECA) – “Zimbabwe, having the second largest platinum and chrome deposits and 5th largest lithium in the world can attract… Read more »
May 29, 2019
Africa: Songwe, UN Heads of Agencies Discuss Need for Better Coordination and Delivery
Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Wednesday met with key heads of United Nations agencies in Ethiopia to discuss how the UN in the region… Read more »
May 13, 2019
Africa: ECA signs $28 million contract with supplier to commence Africa Hall renovations
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 10, 2019 (ECA) – The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday signed a contract with three companies for the multi-million dollar works to… Read more »
May 06, 2019
Africa: UN Global Road Safety Week Calls On the Public to Demand Stronger Leadership
The UN Global Road Safety Week ( 6th - 12th May 2019) will this year focus on the theme, "Leadership for road safety." The theme acknowledges that stronger leadership is needed to… Read more »
May 02, 2019
Africa: Press freedom essential for democracy and development in Africa, says Songwe
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2, 2019 (ECA) – Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Thursday celebrated World Press Freedom Day by… Read more »
April 20, 2019
Morocco: Vera Songwe Visits Rabat Following Tragic Loss of Two ECA Staff Members
ECA Executive Secretary Vera Songwe visited mourning families and staff in Rabat (Morocco) Friday 19 April, in support to them, following a tragic car accident in which two staff… Read more »
April 23, 2019
Africa: Time to close poverty gap in Africa with bold actions, says ECA's Biha at ARFSD2019
Marrakesh, Morocco, April 18, 2019 (ECA) – Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Deputy Executive Secretary, Giovanie Biha, on Thursday said Africa was running out of time to… Read more »