Ethiopia: UN-Led Road Safety Initiative Kicks Off in Ethiopia

Road accidents claimed over 5000 lives in Ethiopia during the 2017/2018 fiscal year. Related property damage is estimated at $31 million for the same period. This is according to… Read more »

Africa: ECA signs $28 million contract with supplier to commence Africa Hall renovations

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 10, 2019 (ECA) – The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday signed a contract with three companies for the multi-million dollar works to… Read more »

Africa: ECA Signs $28 Million Contract With Supplier to Commence Africa Hall Renovations

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday 2019 signed a contract with three companies for the multi-million dollar works to revamp the historic Africa Hall. The contract… Read more »

Africa: Strong leadership needed to curb traffic accidents, injuries, and deaths

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 6, 2019 (ECA) - The Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 6-12 May, kicks of this week with a rallying call for strong… Read more »

Africa: Public-Private Partnerships Crucial to Finance Development in Africa, Says Songwe

A three-day forum showcasing projects and approaches to people first Public-Private Partnerships and how the United Nations is working together as one to implement the 2030 Agenda… Read more »

Africa: West Africa's ICE Focuses On Demographic Dynamics for Sustainable Development in the Region

The 22nd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of senior officials and Experts (ICE) for West Africa opened in Liberia Wednesday under the theme; Demographic dynamics for… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia Welcomes the 22nd Meeting of the ICE On Demographic Dynamics for Sustainable Development in West Africa

The Sub-Regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Liberia launched today, in Robertsfield, Liberia,… Read more »

Africa: Congo Gears Towards Continental Trade Strategy

Various stakeholders of the Republic of Congo have called on their Government to improve the institutional framework conducive to transformation and economic growth, to benefit… Read more »

Africa: Capitalize On Blue Economy to Cash in On Africa's Free Trade Area - Government of Sao Tome Advised

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has reiterated its "availability and commitment" to work with the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on taking advantage of its Blue… Read more »

Africa: West African Experts Meet in Liberia to Discuss National Capacities for Monitoring and Evaluating the 2030 and 2063 Agendas

The Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Liberia, launched today in… Read more »

Africa: Note to Correspondents - Joint Communiqué of the Third African Union-United Nations Annual Conference

9, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat convened the Third African Union-United Nations… Read more »

Africa: Strong Leadership Needed to Curb Traffic Accidents, Injuries and Deaths

The Fifth United Nations Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 6-12 May, kicked off today with a call for strong leadership around the globe to advance road safety in countries… Read more »

Africa: UN Global Road Safety Week Calls On the Public to Demand Stronger Leadership

The UN Global Road Safety Week ( 6th - 12th May 2019) will this year focus on the theme, "Leadership for road safety." The theme acknowledges that stronger leadership is needed to… Read more »

East Africa: ECA and Partners Organizing a Afcfta Forum for Horn of Africa Region

With the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) set to go into force soon, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners are organizing a Horn of Africa… Read more »

Africa: Coordinated SDG Implementation Required to Speed Up Mauritania's Economic and Social Take-Off (Minister)

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania conducted, from May 2 to 3, 2019 in Nouakchott, a national workshop for the consultation, review and… Read more »

Africa: Press freedom essential for democracy and development in Africa, says Songwe

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2, 2019 (ECA) – Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Thursday celebrated World Press Freedom Day by… Read more »

Africa: Ad-Hoc Meeting of the West African Expert Group

The Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Liberia, is organizing from May 06 to… Read more »

Africa: Vera Songwe Thanks Staff for Busy and Successful First Quarter

ECA staff on Tuesday observed a minute of silence for colleagues Hind Jabir and Samira Ezzine who died in a tragic car accident in Rabat, Morocco, earlier this month. Read more »

Africa: SDGs - ECA & UNDP Support Organization of Mauritania Vnr Validation Workshop

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania is organizing, with the support of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations… Read more »

Central Africa: ECA and Cemac Build Synergy for Central Africa's Emergence

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States (CEMAC) have just laid the foundation for close cooperation to… Read more »

Africa: All Set for 26th Global Celebration of the World Press Freedom Day

All is set for the 26th World Press Freedom Day celebrations which take place at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa from 1-3… Read more »

Africa: ECA and Partners in Innovative Project to Harness Demographic Dividend and Gender Equality

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), with the support of the United Nations Population fund (UNFPA),… Read more »

Africa: ECA Hosts Meeting On Strengthening Africa's Capacities to Deal With Trade Misinvoicing

The Macroeconomics and Governance Division of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) this week held a two-day inception meeting for a project on strengthening the capacities of… Read more »

Tanzania: The East African Private Sector Discusses Their Contribution to the Afcfta in Arusha

- The African Continental Free Trade Area isn't simply a 'Free Trade Agreement' it's about establishing a unified continental market with 1.2 billion potential customers and where… Read more »

Africa: SDGs - ECA and FAO Organize Training On Environmental and Economic Statistics in Rabat

The Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched on Tuesday 23 April in Rabat a joint training workshop on… Read more »