North Africa: Roundtable On 'Developing Value Chains in North Africa' - an Opportunity for the Region, but With Conditions

Within the framework of ECA's ICE meeting for North Africa held in Rabat, Morocco, from 4-6 March 2013, a Round Table was devoted to"Developing regional value chains to accelerate… Read more »

North Africa: Opening of the 29th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts of the ECA

Now a highly anticipated event by development actors, decision-makers and the media , ECA's North Africa Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE ) has started in Rabat its 29th… Read more »

East Africa: Customs Data Harmonisation - a Must for ECCAS-CEMAC Market Integration

To improve customs performance and increase sub-regional trade in Central Africa, there is great need to harmonise CEMAC-ECCAS data collection and processing methods. Read more »

Central Africa: Central Africa's Extractive Industry Must Create Jobs and Wealth - Chadian Minister

Central Africa is a mineral-rich sub-region, but the contribution of extractive industries to the development of other economic sectors is limited. This is one major finding at a… Read more »

East Africa: Harmonisation - a Must for Treatment of ECCAS-CEMAC Customs Data

To better gauge the level of intra-regional trade in Central Africa, there is great need to harmonise CEMAC-ECCAS data collection and processing methods. Read more »

Chad: High Level Committee On the Post 2015 Development Agenda Concludes in Ndjamena

The African Union High Level Committee (HLC) of Heads of State and Governments on the Post 2015 Development Agenda held a meeting on Friday in Ndjamena, Chad. Read more »

West Africa: Experts Discuss Macroeconomic Policies and the Convergence Criteria in the Sub Region

West African Experts discuss macroeconomic policies and the convergence criteria in the sub region-Yamoussoukro, February 28, 2014, Hotel President: Experts from West African… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Transformation Agenda Needs to Be Led By Africans

Eastern Africa is confronting major economic and social challenges resulting from accelerating processes of urbanisation, population pressures, and high degrees of income… Read more »

Africa: ECA to Commemorate International Women's Day On the Theme Equality for Women Is Progress for All

In commemoration of the 2014 International Women’s Day, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will hold a seminar on Thursday 6th March 2014 at the UN Conference… Read more »

Africa: International Women's Day to Focus On Equality

In commemoration of the 2014 International Women’s Day, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will hold a seminar on Thursday 6th March 2014 at the UN Conference… Read more »

Africa: The West African Intergovernmental Committee of Experts to Discuss in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire

The West African Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) to discuss in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, how industrialization can contribute to a food secure West Africa Read more »

East Africa: ECA Called Upon to Anchor Continental Statistics Secretariat

The 9th African Symposium on Statistical Development (ASSD) has called upon the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to institutionalize a stable structure for the Civil… Read more »

East Africa: Foreign Investments Have Yet to Deliver On Development

Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) have not essentially delivered on the development outcomes that were expected from them in Eastern Africa. Read more »

East Africa: FDI Attraction Has Not Delivered On the Development Outcomes Expected

Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) have not essentially delivered on the development outcomes that were expected in Eastern Africa. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria to Host High Level Policy Dialogue On Science, Technology & Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda

The UN Economic Commission for Africa in collaboration with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Ministry of Communications Technology (FMCT), and Ministry… Read more »

Africa: Online Discussion to Look Into How Innovation By Africa's Youth Can Transform the Continent

The UN Economic Commission for Africa will be hosting a moderated online discussion on "Youth and Innovation in Africa: Harnessing the possibilities of Africa's youth for the… Read more »

Africa: ECA Hailed for Commitment to Improving Statistics On the Continent

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) was repeatedly hailed for its commitment and contribution to improving statistical institutions and systems on the continent. Read more »

Africa: Facts and Fiction of Africa's Statistics Narrative

The book 'Poor numbers: How we are mislead by African Development Statistics and what to do about it' came under heavy criticism at a seminar last night organised by the 9th… Read more »

East Africa: Experts in Kinshasa Discuss How to Create and Foster 'National Champions'

The Intergovernmental Committee of Experts meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this year is on the topic of National Champions, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Step Up On Statistics

Addressing more than 400 delegates at the official opening of the 9th African Symposium on Statistical Development (ASSD) in the capital of Botswana Gaborone, yesterday, Vice… Read more »

Africa: AU Commissioner Calls for Equitable Land Based Agricultural Investments

The AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Tumusiime Rhoda Peace, called for sustainable and inclusive models of land based agricultural investments that integrate… Read more »

Africa: Sustainable Development Goals - Avoiding the Cappuccino Approach

Grappling with goals for sustainable development is not only a demanding task but also a big challenge. Read more »

Cameroon: UN Under-Secretary General and Head of Economic Commission for Africa Visits Cameroon

UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Carlos Lopes, embarks on his first working visit to Cameroon on 11 February 2014.… Read more »

Africa: Mining Sustainability Actors Concur On Urgent Implementation of the Africa Mining Vision

As the thousands of exhibitors, investors and industry experts scrambled for last minute business cards in the winding down of the 3-5 March Mining Indaba, an issue that resonated… Read more »

Central Africa: N'djamena Meeting to Establish Roadmap for Green Industrialisation

At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Chad, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will organise the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts… Read more »