Zambia: Zambia to Validate the National Strategy for the Implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement

MCTI, AUC & ECA) - The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa's Office for… Read more »

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 »

Malawi: Malawi Hosts African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Sensitization Workshops in Lilongwe and Blantyre

The Ministry of Trade and Tourism in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union Commission (AUC) are organizing an AfCFTA Awareness Workshop in… Read more »

Africa: The 25th Icsoe of Southern Africa Concludes With a Commitment to Boost Msmes

- The Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) Meeting of Southern Africa ends today with a strong commitment from all stakeholders to boost the role of… Read more »

Africa: The Economic Commission for Africa Is Helping Africa Move to Digital Censuses

Technology is playing a major role in the 2020 round of African Censuses with over 50 percent of countries planning to conduct a digital census according to an assessment conducted… Read more »

Southern Africa: Eswatini Prime Minister Officially Opens the 25th Icsoe of Southern Africa

His Excellency the Prime Minister of Eswatini, Mr. Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini officially opened the 25th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts… Read more »

Eswatini: Msmes Top the Agenda At the 25th Icsoe of Southern Africa to Be Hosted By the Kingdom of Eswatini

The 25th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) of Southern Africa on the theme "Strategies and Policies for the Integration of Micro,… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Unveils 'Blueprint' to Drive Economic Growth

The government of Ethiopia has unveiled what it describes as a "Homegrown Economic Reform" agenda aimed at unlocking the country's development potential. Read more »

Africa: Harnessing the Power of Digital Revolution for Urban Sustainability and Prosperity

As one of the most important global congresses on urban agenda, sustainable cities and human settlements, as well as an observance of Urban October, GFHS 2019 was successfully held… Read more »

Africa: Forum On Sustainable Urbanization Kicks Off in Addis Ababa

Over 500 participants from 52 countries across the globe have converged in Addis Ababa for the 14th Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS 2019), which kicked off on Thursday at… Read more »

Africa: Remembering Peter DA Costa - A Tribute By Ky Amoako, Former ECA Executive Secretary

Peter da Costa's life was filled with joy and family, intellectual accomplishment, and immeasurable devotion to Africa. It was through this devotion that he and I first met and… Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA Country Business Index Developed to Measure and Monitor the Implementation of the AfCFTA

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convened an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) from 2 to 3 September in Addis Ababa to review, critique and refine a draft methodology for the… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Eighth Climate Change and Development Conference Kicks Off With Urgent Calls for Climate Action

The eighth edition of the Climate Change and Development in Africa Conference - CCDA-8 opened today in Addis Ababa with strong calls to reverse the current lackluster approach to… Read more »

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 »

Africa: UN Chief Appeals to G7 Leaders for 'Strong Commitment' and Political Will to Tackle Climate Emergency

People all over the world are calling for a shift towards a greener, cleaner future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, stressing that "we have the tools… Read more »

Africa: UN Economic Commission for Africa – Statement on Rwanda

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22 August 2019 (ECA) --   The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, through its African Centre for Statistics works… Read more »

Africa: UN Secretary-General António Guterres' Message On the Second International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

Reflect upon Lives Changed Forever by Terrorism, Urges Secretary-General in Message on Second International Day of Remembrance, Tribute to Victims Read more »

Rwanda: UN Economic Commission for Africa - Statement On Rwanda

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, through its African Centre for Statistics works with its member States to improve the production, dissemination and use of… Read more »

Cameroon: Terrorism Survivor in Cameroon Takes Road to Recovery

The words of 29-year Wala Matari from Cameroon may be uncompromising, but they are a heartfelt and honest window into the suffering she has experienced, and the enduring torment of… Read more »

Africa: Security Chief Hails New All-Female Recruits At ECA

Michael Mcnulty who heads the security section at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has described a group of six newly recruited female security officers as… Read more »

Africa: Paying Tribute and Strengthening the Role of #womenhumanitarians On World Humanitarian Day

The work of women humanitarians makes a "huge difference" to the lives of millions of women, men and children in urgent need, the United Nations chief said in his message for World… Read more »

Africa: As Ghana Prepares to Host the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat It Organises a High-Level Policy Dialogue On Harnessing the Benefits of the AfCFTA for a Ghana Beyond Aid

The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and, in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union… Read more »

Africa: All Set for Eighth Conference On Climate Change & Development in Africa, Says Eca's Murombedzi

All is set for the Eighth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA VIII) which will be held in Addis Ababa from 28-30 August under the theme; 'Stepping Up… Read more »

Africa: Geospatial Information Crucial for Africa's Economic Development, Says Eca's Chinganya

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) views geospatial technology as a significant component that will help push Africa's transformative development agenda even further, says… Read more »