July 06, 2023
Africa: Harnessing the demographic dividend in West Africa and contributing to the achievement of the SDGs
Niamey (Niger), July 04, 2023 - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, in collaboration with the Regional… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Africa: Enable West African countries to capture the demographic dividend and achieve the SDGs
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Sub-Regional Office for West Africa in partnerships with the Consortium Régional pour la Recherche en Economie… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Africa: Niamey Declaration: leaders emphasize importance of partnerships for transformative change in SDG implementation
Niamey, 8 March 2023, (ECA) - African leaders have made the case for increased investment in technology and innovation to accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Africa: Fresh commitment, investment needed to achieve SDGs in Africa
Niamey, Niger, 2 March 2023 (ECA) - Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to realize the SDGs, the… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Africa: Taking stock of progress on SDG implementation
Niamey, Niger, 28 February 2023 (ECA) - African countries should learn from the experience of each other including successes, challenges and lessons learned, with a view to… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: African-led solutions key to achieving SDGs, says UN's Amina Mohammed
Niamey, Niger, 28 February 2023 (ECA) - It is time for Africa to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, said… Read more »
Africa: Africa urged to invest in STEM education to grow scientific skills
Niamey, NIGER, 28 February 2023 (ECA) - Africa should prioritize investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to build and retain science skills… Read more »
Africa: Global action needed for equitable and sustainable resource distribution in Africa
Niamey, Niger, 28 February 2023 (ECA) - Rapid population growth, urbanization and poor water resource management are threatening access to clean water in Africa, according to the… Read more »
November 26, 2022
Africa: Africa should accelerate industrialization while pursuing low carbon transition
Niamey, Niger, 23 November 2022 (ECA) - African countries should articulate effective policies, strategies and programmes and take action to promote trade and exports in order to… Read more »
April 01, 2020
Africa: Prevention As the Best Weapon Against the Pandemic in Niger
On March 19, the Deputy Minister of Finance in charge of the Niger Budget, Mr. Ahmat Jidoud, participated with his counterparts from other African countries in the Virtual… Read more »
May 07, 2018
West Africa: United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel - Engage in Dialogue with Potential Partners
Within the framework of the 2018 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations… Read more »
February 02, 2018
Niger: President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger Highly Commends the Quality Technical Contribution of ECA in the March Towards the Single Currency
On February 22, 2018 in Accra (Ghana), the President of the Republic of Niger, His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou, Co-Chair of the Presidential Task Force on the Single Currency… Read more »
November 20, 2017
Niger: Niger Marks Africa Statistics Day With Call for Africa to Scale-Up Production of Quality Data
The government of Niger on Saturday joined other countries on the continent in marking the 27th Africa Statistics Day with officials urging the continent to scale-up efforts to… Read more »
September 14, 2017
Africa: Peace and Security Crucial for Africa's Development Says Eca's Biha
The Economic Commission for Africa will continue to support African countries in their quest for inclusive growth and prosperity, in particular ensuring peace and security issues… Read more »
September 13, 2017
West Africa: Niger's Prime Minister Says Terrorism and Cross-Border Crime Remains a Challenge in the Sahel
The fight against terrorism and cross-border crime remains a major challenge for countries in the Sahel region, Niger's Prime Minister, Brigi Rafini, said Wednesday. 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 07, 2017
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 »
January 09, 2016
Niger: The Empowerment of Women At the Center of Discussions Between ECA and Niger
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Niger proceeded to launch the process of preparing the African Gender and Development Index (AGDI). Read more »
October 08, 2015
Africa: Fruitful Exchanges Between Ms.giovanie Biha and the Niger Authorities
In Niger for an official visit of four days since Sunday, October 4, the Deputy Executive Secretary for Knowledge Delivery of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa… Read more »
June 11, 2015
Niger: African Land Use Planning Enhanced By New Experiences and Best Practices
The Director of the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Dr. Dimitri Sanga, presided over the official presentation ceremony to… Read more »
November 27, 2014
Africa: The West African Regional Integration Associations Undertake to Raise the Awareness of the People
The West African Regional Integration Associations undertake to raise the awareness of the people Read more »
May 07, 2014
Africa: Official Visit to Niger Stresses Eca's Role in Africa's Transformation
During an official visit to Niger in May at the invitation of President Issoufou Mahamadou, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Carlos Lopes… Read more »
April 04, 2014
Niger: Experts From Niger Analyze Best Practices in Land Development
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI) and the National Committee of the Rural Code of Niger will organize a "Validation workshop of the report on promising practices on land use… Read more »
April 15, 2014
Niger: State Is Preparing to Host the United Nations Regional Workshop On Data Dissemination and Communication
On March 13-15, 2014,Niger will host the United Nations Regional Workshop on Data Dissemination and Communication. With one month to go before this important meeting, the… Read more »