Africa: AfCFTA an important step towards building a competitive Africa, says Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 18, 2018 (ECA) – The African Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be shaped and implemented to enable Africa to create opportunities for its… Read more »

Africa: ECA's Strategic Framework for 2018-2019 Endorsed By Conference of Ministers

The Economic Commission for Africa's revised strategic framework for 2018-2019 was endorsed by the just-ended 51st Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance,… Read more »

Africa: Africa Can Tap Into Ireland's Experiences As It Moves Towards Implementing Afcfta

The 51st session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has come and gone but memorable speeches that sought to egg Africa on towards… Read more »

Africa: Continental Free Trade Area Deal Set to Boost Intra-African Trade, Says Ambassador Quartey

Boosting intra-African trade is the most effective way to bring growth and development to the continent, says African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson, Ambassador Kwesi Quartey. Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA an Important Step Towards Building a Competitive Africa, Says Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

The African Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be shaped and implemented to enable Africa to create opportunities for its citizens; spur the continent's industrialization… Read more »

Africa: Conference of Ministers praised for tackling 'real' African issues

The ECA Conference of Ministers was praised for discussing ‘real’ issues affecting the continent. At the heart of the debates was the AfCFTA. Its success would depend… Read more »

Africa: We are all winners with AfCFTA, Ethiopian PM tells ECA Conference of Ministers.

ADDIS ABABA, 14 MAY 2018: The transformational opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area together with the measures needed to unlock them has been the focus… Read more »

Africa: ECA, Mauritania Strengthen Partnership Around Scapp Strategy and PPPs

In a meeting held on the margins of the 51st Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, ECA Executive Secretary Vera Songwe and Mauritanian… Read more »

Africa: Conference of Ministers Praised for Tackling 'Real' African Issues

The ECA Conference of Ministers was praised for discussing 'real' issues affecting the continent. At the heart of the debates was the AfCFTA. Its success would depend on a… Read more »

Africa: African Centre for Statistics Urges for More Investment in Statistics

- The planning process of long-term development in any country would be on a shaky foundation if the data and statistics are not readily available and are of poor quality. It is… Read more »

Africa: African Centre for Statistics calls for better coordination of Data collection in Africa

Addis Ababa, 13 May 2018 (ECA) - The planning process of long-term development in any country would be on a shaky foundation if there is no effective coordination system among… Read more »

Africa: STEPS : ECA launches new generation of reports, with focus on structural transformation

Addis Ababa, 13 May 2018 (ECA) -  The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a new generation of reports focusing on African countries’ progress on structural… Read more »

Africa: Afcfta a Milestone in Africa's Journey Towards Prosperity, Says Morocco's Finance Minister

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a major milestone that will no doubt lead to a prosperous integrated Africa that is less dependent on outside sources for its… Read more »

Africa: Rethink the Agricultural Policies in Africa

Number of countries in Africa have developed good agricultural policies but, immense challenges still remain, both in the implementation, that of the adaptability of these policies… Read more »

Africa: The Beginning of the Course On Macroeconomic Modeling for Planners At Idep

"modeling as a tool to help the decision" Read more »

Africa: What Does Leaving No One Behind in Africa Actually Look Like?

Dakar hosted the fourth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) from 2 to 4 May 2018 on the theme: "Transformation towards sustainable and resilient… Read more »

Africa: Poor development outcomes reflect enduring challenges in natural resources governance

ADDIS ABABA, 13 MAY 2018: Africa has been slow to convert its natural resources endowments to tangible development outcomes because of weaknesses in governance, according to the… Read more »

Africa: Capacity building needed to implement AfCFTA

ADDIS ABABA, 13 MAY 2018: Following the historic signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in Kigali, Rwanda in March this year, the African Capacity… Read more »

Africa: Experts call for combined forces to stem illicit financial flows

ADDIS ABABA, 13 MAY 2018: Experts have called for combined forces to stem the illicit movement of money and capital from one country to another amid revelations that illicit… Read more »

Africa: Agriculture's Potential to Power Economic Growth Highlighted in African Transformation Report

A major study by the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has highlighted how transforming agriculture can become a stimulus for economic development across the… Read more »

West Africa: A Joint UN Support Plan to Respond to the Sahel's Priorities

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Group Regional Team in Central and West Africa (UNDG) and the United… Read more »

West Africa: Integrated Nations Strategy for the Sahel At the Center of a High-Level Event - Com 2018

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Group Regional Team in Central and West Africa (UNDG) and the United… Read more »

Africa: Climate Resilient Infrastructure Crucial for Africa's Sustainable Development, Says Eca's Denton

Africa needs to think big and act now as it seeks to develop climate resilient infrastructure as well as close its massive infrastructure gap, Economic Commission for Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Regional Coordination Mechanism Session Ends With Call for Africa to Heighten Fight Against Graft

The 19th session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for Africa (RCM) ended in Addis Ababa Sunday with African governments being urged to strengthen existing policies, laws,… Read more »

Africa: Invest in Corruption Prevention Measures, UN's Gawanas Urges African Leaders

Africa needs to invest in corruption prevention strategies if the continent is to achieve sustainable development that will not leave anyone behind, says United Nations Under… Read more »