April 18, 2019
Africa: Africa Ready for High Level Political Forum and SDG Summit
After three days of intense deliberations the fifth session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD5) came to a close in the historic imperial city that… Read more »
Africa: Inclusion of Older People in SDGs Crucial for Africa's Development
The number of older persons worldwide is expected to grow from 69 million in 2017 to 226 million in 2050, according to UNDESA. With lack of adequate policies to ensure the needs of… Read more »
Africa: Arfsd 2019 Ends With Africa Reaffirming Its Commitment to Implementing the SDGs
The fifth Africa Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) ended in Marrakesh Thursday with ministers and officials in charge of environment and sustainable development… Read more »
April 17, 2019
Africa: Population Dynamics Central to Africa's Quest for Sustainable Development
Addressing inequalities across all sectors in Africa necessitates that the continent eliminates disparities in access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the… Read more »
Africa: Arfsd 2019 Opens With Call for Africa to Form United Front in Fight for Sustainable Development
The fifth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) opened in Marrakesh Wednesday with a clarion call from Morocco's Head of Government, Saadeddine Othmani, for… Read more »
Africa: Poverty Reduction, Economic Diversification, Afcfta to Dominate Vera Songwe's Visit to Cameroon
The Republic of Cameroon and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) are on a footing towards greater cooperation following the arrival of UN Under Secretary-General and… Read more »
April 16, 2019
Africa: Africa Extolled to Speak With One Voice Ahead of Forum On Sustainable Development
The Regional Preparatory Workshop for Africa Voluntary National Review (VNR) Countries side event on Strengthening Integrated and Voluntary National Review and Reporting of the… Read more »
Africa: SDGs - African Countries Refine Their National Voluntary Review in Marrakech
The Economic Commission for Africa is organizing a regional preparatory workshop for countries considering this year to carry out their National Voluntary Review of the SDGs, on… Read more »
April 18, 2019
Africa: Climate change poses serious challenge towards achieving SDGs
Marrakech, Morocco, April 18, 2019 (ECA) - Climate change can seriously impede Africa’s quest to achieve all the 17 sustainable development goals that address global… Read more »
Africa: ARFSD ministerial panel bold on Africa achieving SDGs
Marrakech, Morocco, April 18, 2019 (ECA) - The high level ministerial panel at the fifth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD2019) on Wednesday… Read more »
Africa: Peace, justice and strong institutions essential for sustainable development in Africa
Marrakesh, Morocco, April 18, 2019 (ECA) - Without peace, stability, human rights, and effective governance based on the rule of law, Africa cannot hope to attain the sustainable… Read more »
April 17, 2019
Africa: Africa making progress in using STI to achieve SDGs but more still needs to be done
Marrakech, 16 April 2019 (ECA) - The Africa Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum was one of the pre-events of the fifth session of the Africa Regional Forum on… Read more »
April 11, 2019
Africa: Major Groups to Discuss SDG Implementation Challenges and Successes At Arfsd 2019
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations (UNDESA) are organizing a preparatory and capacity development… Read more »
Africa: ECA and South Africa to Host Forum On Technologies to Support SDGs Implementation
The South African Department of Science and Technology teams-up with the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) next week to host an STI on technologies for the implementation of the… Read more »
April 10, 2019
Morocco: All Set for Africa Regional Forum On Sustainable Development in Marrakesh
All is set for the fifth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) that will be held in Marrakesh, Morocco, next week under the theme; Empowering people and ensuring… Read more »
March 03, 2019
Africa: Time for the UN and African Union to Coherently Address Africa's Development Priorities
The African Union declared 2019 as a year of: "Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons: Towards Durable Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa". A vision which… Read more »
March 23, 2019
Africa: Addressing root causes of conflicts key to sustainable development in Africa, says UN Deputy Chief
Marrakesh, Morocco, March 23, 2019 (ECA) – Africa cannot have sustainable development without sustaining peace, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed said… Read more »
March 17, 2019
Africa: All Set for Era2019 Launch - Focuses On Fiscal Policy for Financing Sustainable Development in Africa
All is set for the launch of the Economic Report on Africa - ERA2019 - which examines institutional and policy reforms that are needed to enable African countries to maximize… Read more »
March 04, 2019
Ethiopia: UN to Host Workshop On Sustainable Urban Development in Ethiopia
A multi-stakeholder capacity development workshop is planned for 6-8 March, 2019 to support the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels of the… Read more »
February 05, 2019
Africa: Transforming Africa's Energy Sector Crucial for Continent's Sustainable Development, Says Chinganya
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will in 2019 continue to support member States in their quest to develop their energy sectors. Read more »
January 17, 2019
Ethiopia: UN Entities Support Ethiopia's Quest for Policy Coherence for the SDGs
The United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Thursday… Read more »
December 06, 2018
Africa: At Closing of the 2018 African Economic Conference, Economic Integration Is Seen As a Game-Changer Towards Achieving Inclusive Sustainable Development
Economic integration is a game-changing reality and African countries must fully embrace it to achieve sustainable inclusive development and reduce multidimensional poverty… Read more »
December 04, 2018
Africa: 2018 SDG Report Calls for Critical Investments in Urbanization
The 2018 Africa Sustainable Development Report calls on African governments to prioritize investments in water, sanitation and urbanization in order to leverage the health outcomes… Read more »
November 29, 2018
Africa: Launch of the 2018 Africa Sustainable Development Report - Towards a Transformed and Resilient Continent
The 2018 Africa Sustainable Development Report: Towards a transformed and resilient continent was launched during the 12th Session of the Committee of Director-Generals of the… Read more »
November 03, 2018
Africa: ECA Urges Local Authorities to Harness Economic and Social Transitions for Sustainable Development
Local governments have a tremendous opportunity to engage, own and translate Africa's macroeconomic and social transitions into their own development strategies, said Lilia Hachem… Read more »