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 03, 2015
Africa: ECA Appeals for More Investment in Fighting Malnutrition
"African countries should prioritize nutrition interventions in their budget and translate their commitments into policy actions in order to end the malnutrition problem on the… 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 »