Africa: Stakeholders Discuss Model Law for Transboundary Infrastructure Development in Africa

The proposed model law on transboundary infrastructure development in Africa was under the spotlight in New York today with Economic Commission for Africa's Adeyinka Adeyemi saying… Read more »

Africa: Heads of ECA and EU Agree to Work Towards Benefits of the EPAs for Africa's Economies

To enhance collaboration with key development partners, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Ms. Vera Songwe met with the European Union Ambassador,… Read more »

Africa: Ownership of Agendas 2030 and 2063 By African Countries Under Spotlight in Idep Meeting

Dakar, Senegal, September 12, 2017 (IDEP) - Within the framework of the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) development seminar series, a high level… Read more »

Africa: Expert Group Meeting to Validate APRM Study On Major Bottlenecks Facing Africa Underway in Kigali

(ECA) - An expert group meeting to validate an African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Study on 'Major Bottlenecks Facing Africa' is currently underway in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »

Africa: Peace and Security Crucial for Africa's Development Says Eca's Biha

The Economic Commission for Africa will continue to support African countries in their quest for inclusive growth and prosperity, in particular ensuring peace and security issues… Read more »

Uganda: ECA Calls Uganda to Make Industrial Policy More Effective

Kampala - Uganda 14 September 2017 (ECA)- In the last two decades, Uganda's economy has been performing impressively and has managed to reduce, by over half, the proportion of… Read more »

Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Climate Change As Extreme Weather Catastrophes Mount

- There is greater urgency for climate action in light of the severity, frequency and rate of climate-related disruptions across the world and in Africa, Economic Commission for… Read more »

West Africa: Niger's Prime Minister Says Terrorism and Cross-Border Crime Remains a Challenge in the Sahel

The fight against terrorism and cross-border crime remains a major challenge for countries in the Sahel region, Niger's Prime Minister, Brigi Rafini, said Wednesday. Read more »

Africa: ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Biha to Attend Policy Dialogue On Conflict and Development in Niamey

The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, arrived in Niger today for a three-day visit. Read more »

Africa: Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange Conference Set for Monday in Addis Ababa

The 6th Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX), an international initiative that aims to standardize and modernize mechanisms and processes for the exchange of statistical… Read more »

Africa: Development of an African Mineral Resource Classification System Now Underway

A pioneering initiative to set up an African Mineral Resource Classification (AMREC) system based on the United Nations Frameworks Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral… Read more »

Africa: Assisting African Countries Make the Most of Their Commodities Is Eca's Key Priority Says Karingi

Assisting African countries to make the most of their commodities, particularly in industrializing to promote growth, job creation and economic transformation is now a strategic… Read more »

Africa: 10th Session of the Committee On Regional Cooperation and Integration to Focus On Cfta Shared Gains

The 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration (CRCI10) will be held in Addis Ababa from October 31 to November 2, 2017 under the theme 'Implementation… Read more »

Chad: Vera Songwe Lauds Chad for Leading Terror Fight & Pledges Eca Support On Economic Front

UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Thursday addressed a two-day round table meeting on financing Chad's National Development Plan… Read more »

Africa: West African Journalists Form Network to Advance Issues Concerning Region

Thirty West African journalists, specializing in economic, social and environmental development issues, on Thursday formed a network that will help them cover their beats well… Read more »

Madagascar: Industrialization for Stronger and More Inclusive Growth in Madagascar

The adoption of an ambitious industrial policy that focuses on spatial concentration, and in harmony with local industry and the sustainable development of natural resources is one… Read more »

Africa: ECA Strengthens Capacity in Eastern Africa Region to Better Plan for Energy Expansion

The UN Economic Commission for Africa has conducted a training to strengthen the energy financial planning capacity in Eastern Africa for energy supply expansion. Read more »

West Africa: ECA, UN Agencies & Partners Strategise On Strengthening Relations and Coordination Efforts in West Africa

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, is today hosting the Annual Meeting of the Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism (SRCM)… Read more »

Africa: ECA's Hamdok Lauds IGAD Efforts to Advance Peace and Security in the Region

Deputy Executive Secretary, Abdalla Hamdok of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), on Thursday praised the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for holding… Read more »

Niger: ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Expected in Niger Next Week

The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, will be in Niger next week for meetings with top government officials to discuss matters of… Read more »

Niger: The Deputy Executive Secretary of the ECA Expected in Niger On Monday

The Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, will visit Niger from September 11 to 15, 2017. Read more »

Africa: Expert Meeting Kicks Off in Douala With Focus On Economic Diversification in Central Africa

The 33rd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts for Central Africa (ICE2017) kicked off on 26 September in Douala, Cameroon, under the theme, "Made in Central… Read more »

Ghana: Vera Songwe Receives Credentials From New Ghanaian and Mauritanian Ambassadors

UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Ms. Vera Songwe, this week received credentials from the new Mauritania Ambassador to Ethiopia, the African Union… Read more »

Africa: ECA and Rome-Based UN Agencies Commit to Fighting Food Insecurity in Africa Under Shared Framework

Economic Commission for Africa's Executive Secretary Vera Songwe on Monday met with the principals of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP) and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Workshop to Focus On Mainstreaming Land Policy and Governance Into National Developmental Plan

The Land Policy Initiative (LPI), in partnership with the government of Rwanda, will on September 5, 2017, conduct a day-long national validation workshop for more than 20… Read more »