Africa: Effective AfCFTA implementation will boost Africa's economy and global competitiveness

Addis Ababa, 15 February 2023 (ECA) -  Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, has urged African nations to accelerate… Read more »

Africa: Africa needs pro-poor and inclusive recovery efforts to foster economic transformation

Addis Ababa, 13 February 2023, (ECA) - Following the multiple financial, health, and climate crises affecting Africa, countries should accelerate inclusive recovery efforts to… Read more »

Africa: Summit calls for accelerated implementation of infrastructure projects in Africa

Dakar, 3 February 2023 (ECA) - A two-day meeting to discuss financing for Africa’s infrastructure projects has ended in Dakar, Senegal, with calls for increased collaboration… Read more »

Africa: Wide-ranging reforms will aid Africa's sustainable recovery, says ECA's Antonio Pedro

New York, 2 February 2023 (ECA) - African countries should institute wide-ranging fiscal reforms to expedite sustainable recovery from multiple crises which have hindered… Read more »

Africa: Private sector urged to "own and drive" Africa's continental trade agreement

Accra, 26 January 2023 (ECA) - The private sector is recognized as an indispensable stakeholder in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), especially given its… Read more »

Africa: Fostering recovery and transformation in Africa to reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities

Addis Ababa, 18 January 2023 (ECA) - The 55th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development… Read more »

Africa: ECA Working to Foster Sustainable Industrialization and Economic Diversification for Africa's Prosperity

Addis Ababa, 6 January 2023 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is streamlining its operations to support member states accelerate industrialization and economic… Read more »

Africa: It is now or never to save nature and secure sustainable development

Montreal, Canada, 15 December 2022 (ECA) - The United Nations Regional Economic Commissions (RECs) say that securing an equitable framework for biodiversity is humanity’s… Read more »

Africa: Climate-smart development, an imperative for Africa

Balaclava, Mauritius, 11 December 2022 (ECA) - The 17th edition of the annual African Economic Conference (AEC2022) has ended with calls for African countries to cooperate in… Read more »

Africa: Transform challenges into opportunities, says ECA Executive Secretary

Addis Ababa, 13 December 2022 (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) Acting Executive Secretary, Antonio Pedro, has called for the forging of strong… Read more »

Africa: ECA's Chief Economist says investing in climate-smart development will boost economic transformation in Africa

Balaclava, Mauritius, 9 December 2022 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa’s Deputy Executive Secretary, Hanan Morsy, has called for investment in climate-smart… Read more »

Africa: Accessible and affordable energy should underpin Africa's just transition

Balaclava, Mauritius, 9 December 2022 (ECA) - Africa’s just energy transition should deliver affordable and clean energy through leveraging partnerships to unlock and… Read more »

Africa: African Economic Conference opens with a strong call for adaptation measures to tackle the "looming climate change threat" to Africa

Balaclava, Mauritius 9 December 2022 – The 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) opened today in the island nation of Mauritius with a strong call for Africa… Read more »

Africa: Diplomatic Bazaar back with a bang

Addis Ababa, 5 December 2022 - The annual Diplomatic Charity Bazaar organized by the Diplomatic Spouses Group Ethiopia (DSGE) returns this year to Addis Ababa after a two-year… Read more »

Africa: CSW67: African countries agree on common position to harness technology and innovation for empowerment of women and girls

Addis Ababa, 01 December 2022 (ECA) - Building inclusive innovation and technology ecosystems must be at the heart of efforts to leverage the potential of innovation and technology… Read more »

Africa: AFRI-RES builds capacity of African stakeholders on climate resilience

Dakar, Senegal, 30 November 2022 - Over the next decade, Africa needs an annual investment of up to USD 170 billion for long-lived infrastructure (such as roads, dams,… Read more »

Africa: 17th Internet Governance Forum in Addis Ababa New technologies must remain a force for good

uch as artificial intelligence, blockchain, biotechnology and robotics, for the greater social good. These frontier technologies have the immense potential for driving the… Read more »

Africa: ECA emphasizes need to address digital divide in Africa

Addis Ababa, 30 November 2022 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Director for Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management, Jean-Paul Adam, flagged… Read more »

Africa: Investing in resilient internet will enhance inclusive, sustainable growth in Africa

Addis Ababa, 30 November 2022 (ECA) - African countries have been urged to invest in building resilient internet infrastructure to tap digital opportunities and accelerate social… Read more »

Africa: Building a safer, more secure digital future The 17th Internet Governance Forum in Addis Ababa

The Opening Ceremony today at the Internet Governance Forum saw interventions by a number of high-level speakers, including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed.… Read more »

Africa: A call for gender parity in the digital space

Addis Ababa, 28 November, 2022 (ECA) - Economic Affairs Officer at the Economic Commission for Africa, Mactar Seck, highlights the need to promote the representation of women in… Read more »

Africa: Connecting All People Everywhere The 17th Internet Governance Forum convenes in Addis Ababa  

The annual Internet Governance Forum, convened by the UN Secretary-General, kicked off today, 28 November, with thousands gathering in Addis Ababa to deliver bold solutions… Read more »

Africa: Collaboration and partnerships will secure meaningful connectivity in Africa

Addis Ababa, 28 November 2022 (ECA) - Internet access is pivotal to Africa's economic and social transformation making it vital for governments to invest in digital technologies,… Read more »

Africa: With the right policies, the AfCFTA can drive Africa's industrialization

London, UK, 25 November 2022 (ECA) - The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will spur Africa's industrialisation and deepen regional integration provided the continent… Read more »

Africa: Africa should accelerate industrialization while pursuing low carbon transition

Niamey, Niger, 23 November 2022 (ECA) - African countries should articulate effective policies, strategies and programmes and take action to promote trade and exports in order to… Read more »