February 09, 2020
Africa: UN Secretary General Calls for Action to Protect World's Oceans
United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, on Saturday called on the international community to protect the oceans from further abuse, and enable humankind to live… Read more »
Africa: More Needs to Be Done to Ensure Women's Equal Participation in Peace Processes, UN Chief Says
The world needs to do more to ensure women's equal participation in peace processes, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Saturday night. Read more »
February 06, 2020
Africa: Launch of the Commemorative Book Recognising African Women Who Have Exceptionally Advanced the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
What: The launch of the book "She Stands For Peace: 20 Years, 20 Journeys" Read more »
February 05, 2020
Africa: 2020's 'Wind of Madness' Indicates Growing Instability - UN Chief
Rising instability and unpredictable geopolitical tensions have led to a "wind of madness" across the world, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday during his… Read more »
Africa: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Attend the AU Summit
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to attend the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union to be held from 9-10 February at the headquarters of the… Read more »
February 04, 2020
Africa: There's No "One-Size-Fits-All" Approach to Adopting and Implementing SDGs
Effective mobilization of resources to finance the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development cannot be guided by a "one-size-fits-all" approach, the United Nations' Under… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Repositions Its Trade for the AfCFTA
The government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) are holding a validation workshop on Sierra Leone's National Trade… Read more »
January 31, 2020
Africa: Kenya's AfCFTA Strategy Places the Country On a Strong Footing to Benefit From the Agreement
Experts attending the technical review of the draft Kenya AfCFTA implementation strategy held lively discussions about how the country could best benefit from the agreement. Read more »
Africa: ECA, Mped Carry Out Joint Training to Step Up Monitoring of SDGs, Agenda 2063
Cairo, 31 January (ECA): The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is holding a workshop on the Application of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Toolkit (IPRT)on 2-5 February in… Read more »
January 24, 2020
Africa: Preparations Underway for Africa Climate Week 2020 in Kampala
Preparations are underway for Africa Climate Week 2020, which will be convened in Kampala, Uganda, 9-13 March 2020. The overview programme and further details have been published… Read more »
January 23, 2020
Africa: ECA Gives Impetus to the Southern African Regional Agenda On Land Policy Reform
The issue of access to land by women, youth and other marginalized group was on top of the agenda at today's policy dialogue on land policy reform and social-economic… Read more »
January 20, 2020
Africa: ECA Organizes a High-Level Policy Dialogue On Land Policy Reform and Socio-Economic Transformation
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Office for Southern Africa will organize a high-level policy dialogue on land policy reform and social-economic transformation in Southern… Read more »
Africa: Prospects for Economic Growth in 2020 Hinge On Reducing Trade Disputes and Uncertainty, UN Finds
The United Nations' flagship publication on expected trends in the global economy, the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2020, predicts that one in five countries will see per… Read more »
January 16, 2020
Zimbabwe: ECA and Zimbabwe Sign Agreement Ahead of Forthcoming Sustainable Development Forum
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Zimbabwe government on Wednesday signed an agreement in preparation for the forthcoming Sixth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable… Read more »
January 15, 2020
Africa: African Cities and Localities Embark On Voluntary Local Reviews of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063
ECA held a technical workshop on 15 and 16 January 2020 bringing together African cities and localities to discuss the preparation of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) to monitor… Read more »
Africa: A Passion for Food Wins Contest On Innovative Thinking
Winning an award was never part of Sylvie Ogoudedji's expectations when she joined the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) as a fellow in 2019. Read more »
Africa: Unique Customs Union in Central Africa Underway
Work on the establishment of a harmonized customs union between CEMAC and ECCAS in order to consolidate subregional free trade in Central Africa and better harness the advantages… Read more »
January 14, 2020
Africa: Third Africa Business Forum to Tackle Links Between Climate, Energy and Health
Preparations are well underway for the Third Africa Business Forum to be held on the theme, 'Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity,' to be held in Addis Ababa on 11 February… Read more »
January 13, 2020
Africa: Experts to Review ECA's Flagship Economic Report On Africa 2020
An expert group meeting to review the Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) flagship Economic Report on Africa (ERA2020) has been scheduled for 16 - 17 January 2020 in… Read more »
December 23, 2019
Africa: ECA to Continue Supporting Member States to Strengthen Their Capacities, Says Sylvain Boko
The Economic Commission for Africa will continue to work hard to support member States in their goal to ensure Africa owns, plans, manages and ultimately funds it's own… Read more »
December 18, 2019
Africa: Key Players in Guinea's Economy Will Review Their Country's AfCFTA National Strategy
The key players in the economy of Guinea will examine the National Strategy for the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This will take place during… Read more »
December 17, 2019
Africa: Reducing the Gender Gap for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development - AfDB and Eca Launch the 2019 Report On the Status of Gender Equality in Africa
The joint African Development Bank and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's Gender Index provides useful tools not only for engaging with stakeholders but also as a tool… Read more »
Africa: The Gambia Hosts Technical Workshop On National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy
The government of The Gambia, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) are holding a technical workshop on the Gambia's national AfCFTA… Read more »
December 16, 2019
Africa: ECA Assisting Member States Integrate Accountability in Development Planning
In a bid to help improve the effectiveness of national planning systems in Africa, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is working with partners and governments in five pilot… Read more »
Kenya: Policy Implementation Key for Kenya and Africa's Inclusive Development
A week-long workshop that seeks to strengthen the capacity of national planning institutions in Kenya to develop, adopt and implement a national strategy for the integration of… Read more »
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