June 12, 2019
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's National Consultative Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area Slated for 19 June
- Zimbabwe's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa Office for Southern Africa (ECA-SA), the African Union… Read more »
June 10, 2019
Africa: Kenyan Students Beat Harvard in Global Court Competition
Strathmore University's law students scored a first this weekend when they beat Harvard University's Law School team in the final round of the John H. Jackson Moot Court… Read more »
Africa: Strathmore Law Students Win Global Moot Court Competition
Strathmore University's law students scored a first this weekend when they beat Harvard University's Law School team in the final round of the John H. Jackson Moot Court… Read more »
Africa: Strengthening Intra-UN Collaboration Through the Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism (Srcm) for Eastern and Southern Africa
- UN meets in Livingstone from 11 to 13 June to discuss strengthening Intra-UN collaboration through the Sub-Regional coordination Mechanism (SRCM) for Eastern and Southern Africa… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Effective ICT Policies & Strategies to Enhance Competitiveness, Says ECA's Chinganya
It is crucial for African organizations and governments to understand the dynamic and significant role that information and communication technologies (ICT) play in enhancing… Read more »
June 09, 2019
Africa: African Ministers of Trade Pave Way for the Operationalisation of the Afcfta and Prepare for the July Niamey AU Summit
African Ministers of Trade (AMOT) of the African Union met in Addis Ababa at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters from 7 to 8 June 2019. The meeting was preceded by the… Read more »
June 06, 2019
Africa: Young African Researchers to Help Address Critical Gaps in the Understanding of African Climate System
Climate change poses major developmental challenges for the African continent, but through research and innovation, climate change can also create opportunities for carbon neutral… Read more »
June 04, 2019
North Africa: ECA and UMA Coordinate Efforts to Bolster Afcfta Implementation in North Africa
ECA Executive Secretary Vera Songwe and Arab Maghreb Union Secretary General Taïeb Baccouche agreed in a video-conference meeting on Monday (June 3rd) to hold a workshop on… Read more »
Africa: Senegal Prepares to Host Regional Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area
The regional forum, taking place on 24 and 25 June in Dakar, Senegal will focus on issues related to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its… Read more »
Africa: Renewable Energy Leaders Gather in Rome to Launch New European Initiative for Africa's Sustainable Energy Future
Leaders representing the African and European renewable energy (RE) sector gathered in a closed-door event for the launch of renewAfrica, a new initiative aimed at boosting… Read more »
June 03, 2019
Africa: ECA and ITC Co-Organise Private Sector Workshop On the African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta) in Gambia
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) co-organised a Gambian Private Sector Workshop on the African Continental Free… Read more »
Africa: A Multi-Million Dollar Climate Research Programme Launched for Africa Through the Cr4d Initiative
The Climate Research for Development (CR4D) in Africa initiative today announced the first cohort of 21 young African scientists who will receive up to £100,000 each to carry… Read more »
May 31, 2019
Africa: Songwe Discusses Implementation of Belt and Road Initiative With Chinese Delegation
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Friday met with a delegation from China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and had… Read more »
Africa: Songwe and EU's Economic and Social Committee President Discuss Afcfta Benefits
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Friday met and discussed with a European Union delegation the role of non-state actors in ensuring the… Read more »
May 30, 2019
Africa: Songwe and Odinga Discuss Benefits of Fast-Tracking Africa's Transboundary Infrastructure
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe, and the African Union's High Representative for Infrastructure Development, Raila Odinga, met in Addis… Read more »
May 29, 2019
Africa: Songwe, UN Heads of Agencies Discuss Need for Better Coordination and Delivery
Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Wednesday met with key heads of United Nations agencies in Ethiopia to discuss how the UN in the region… Read more »
May 24, 2019
Africa: Zambian National Consultative Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area Marks Start of Wider Stakeholder Consultation Process
The National Consultative Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) concluded on 24th May at Mulungushi Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. This marked the beginning of… Read more »
May 23, 2019
Africa: Idep and African Ambassadors Accredited to Senegal Celebrate Africa Day - What Sustainable Solutions to Forced Migration in Africa ?
In preparation for the celebration of the International Day of Africa, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) organized on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in… Read more »
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 21, 2019
Africa: National Consultative Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area
ECA & AUC) - The Economic Commission for Africa Office for Southern Africa (ECA-SA) in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, African Union Commission… Read more »
Zambia: The Zambian National Consultative Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area Starts On 23 May
MCTI, AUC, ECA & ATPC) - The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa Office for… Read more »
May 20, 2019
Ethiopia: In Addis Ababa, President Mary Robinson Talks 'Climate Justice'
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Monday 20 May, 2019, hosted Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on El Niño and Climate, in a session… Read more »
Angola: ECA Pledges Practical Support to Angola's Economic Reform
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has established three work streams aimed at supporting Angola on its sustainable development trajectory and macroeconomic reform agenda,… Read more »
Angola: ECA Seeks Reliable Energy Solutions for Angola
Reliable and cleaner supply of energy are critical for Angola's drive towards economic diversification and sustainable development, said the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic… Read more »
May 17, 2019
Africa: Experts Develop Draft Guidelines On Land, Ethnicity and Conflict in Africa
Experts from all regions of Africa have met from 6-11, May 2019 and developed guidelines to prevent and address land, ethnicity and conflict in Africa. The Guidelines are expected… Read more »
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