November 01, 2019
Africa: As Urbanization Grows, Cities Unveil Sustainable Development Solutions On World Day
Over half of the world's population now live in cities, with numbers expected to double by 2050, but while urbanization poses serious challenges, cities can also be powerhouses for… Read more »
October 29, 2019
Africa: Demographic Dynamics and Sustainable Development At the Heart of a Scientific Conference On Nta-Africa in Senegal
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, is co-organising with the Regional Centre of Excellence in Generational… Read more »
October 18, 2019
Africa: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 17 October
"One of the keys to ending child poverty is addressing poverty in the household, from which it often stems. Access to quality social services must be a priority." Read more »
September 26, 2019
Africa: Sustainable Development Summit a Reminder of 'The Boundless Potential of Humanity'
The first UN summit on the progress of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development closed on a hopeful note, with Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed declaring that the two-day… Read more »
September 23, 2019
Africa: UN Chief Calls for 'A Fair Globalization' With First-Ever Global Goals Summit
"We need more investment, more political action, more priority for a fair globalization", said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in an interview on Thursday, when asked… Read more »
September 16, 2019
Africa: Zimbabwe to Host 6th Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development
Zimbabwe has confirmed that it will host the 6th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) which will be held in the resort town of Victoria Falls from 24-27… Read more »
August 27, 2019
Africa: Launch of the Finland-Africa Platform for SDG9
The University of Turku and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa organized a two-day workshop to launch the Finland-Africa Platform for SDG 9 in Turku, Finland. The… 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 05, 2019
Africa: ECA, Morocco Coordinate Efforts to Make Africa's Voice Better Heard On SDGs
The head of the Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe and the Kingdom of Morocco's State Secretariat for Sustainable Development and Nezha El Ouafi, who is also the current… Read more »
Africa: Youth Critical to Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals, Says ECA's Chinganya
Africa's youth are an important vehicle that should be harnessed to ensure the continent achieves sustainable development, says Mr. Oliver Chinganya, Director of the Economic… Read more »
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 »
August 01, 2019
Africa: Debt Sustainability Essential for Meeting the SDGs in Africa
The ECA Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, told African Central Bank Governors that concerns around Africa's rising sovereign debt should not focus so much about its level, but… 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 17, 2019
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 »
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: Eca to Study Financing of SDGs and Agenda 2063 At Hlpf
The Economic Commission for Africa and the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the UN will organize, on Tuesday 16 July in New York (United States), a debate on… Read more »
July 09, 2019
Africa: High-Level Political Forum On Sustainable Development Kicks Off in New York
The meeting of the high-level political forum (HLPF) on sustainable development kicks off in New York today to evaluate global efforts to achieve the SDGs that focus on quality… Read more »
June 17, 2019
Chad: Africa Social Protection and Social Investments Programmes in the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality
A dissemination workshop was organized by ECA Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Plan and Development in N'djamena, Chad. Read more »
June 20, 2019
North Africa: SDG Coordination in North Africa - Five Areas of Intervention Identified
The ECA Office for North Africa held, on 18-19 June in Rabat (Morocco), the 6th meeting of the Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism (SCRM) for North Africa, under the theme:… Read more »
May 23, 2019
Africa: Theme - "Refugees, Returnees, and Internally Displaced: Towards Sustainable Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa"
As we approach the celebration of the Africa Day, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) convenes, on May 23rd 2019, a high-level Conference-debate… Read more »
May 08, 2019
Africa: West Africa's ICE Focuses On Demographic Dynamics for Sustainable Development in the Region
The 22nd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of senior officials and Experts (ICE) for West Africa opened in Liberia Wednesday under the theme; Demographic dynamics for… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Welcomes the 22nd Meeting of the ICE On Demographic Dynamics for Sustainable Development in West Africa
The Sub-Regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Liberia launched today, in Robertsfield, Liberia,… Read more »
April 19, 2019
Africa: 22nd Meeting of the Ice - Transforming Economies As a Means of Accelerating Sustainable Development in West Africa
The Sub-Regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Government of Liberia will organize, from May 08 to 10, 2019,… Read more »
April 18, 2019
Africa: Water and Sanitation Interlinkages With SDGs Under Review By Hlpf 2019
A side event to discuss water and sanitation was held on the sidelines of the Africa Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD2019) under the theme 'Empowering people and… Read more »