West Africa: Ebola - The Recovery Plans for the Economies of the Countries Affected At the Heart of the Discussions

The Minister of State for the Economy and Finance of Guinea, Mr. Mohamed Diaré, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Development Planning of Liberia, Mr. Mounir Siaplay and… Read more »

Africa: Heralding the Birth of Data By and for Africa

Addis Ababa, 29 March 2015 (AUC-ECA) - African governments should acknowledge open data provided by recognised communities as sources that complement the work of national… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Women Must "Grow Beyond the Micro"

Women are tired of being put in the context of 'micro this' and 'micro that. This stark reminder of the resolve of delegates at the recently held Women in Parliaments Global Forum… Read more »

Africa: Climate Change and Green Economy to Feature At Ministerial Meeting Side Events

Plans are underway at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to bring climate change to the fore of discussions during the ongoing seven-day Joint Conference of Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: Climate Change, Green Economy to Feature Prominently At African Ministerial Meeting Side Events

- Plans are underway at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to bring climate change to the fore of discussions during the ongoing seven-day Joint Conference of Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: Africa Now the Land of Opportunity, Experts Say

Addis Ababa, 26 March 2015 (AUC-ECA) - Africa must change the global narrative on its social and economic wellbeing, owing to its consistently positive performance in terms of… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders to Address the Economic Commission for Africa's Minister's Meeting.

Financing Africa’s transformation, regional integration, data revolution, Ebola and climate change to be discussed at the conference. Read more »

Africa: African Communities Want Answers, Not Bare Data

African communities want answers, not bare data, as to why, how and when their leaders make decisions that affect their day-to-day lives. And open data, is, therefore, only a means… Read more »

Africa: Towards a Continental Free Trade Area

2015 offers a historic opportunity for a major step to be taken towards the integration of the African continent. On 28th March, 2015, the Economic Commission for Africa will… Read more »

Africa: Integrating Africa's Priorities in the Post 2015 Development Agenda

Experts discussed the common African position on the Post 2015 Development Agenda at the Committee of Experts meeting organized ahead of the 2015 Conference of African Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: People First, Demand African Csos At Financing for Development Consultation

If African development and economic transformation are to succeed, international financial institutions (IFIs) and domestic policies must reform, stated African Civil Society… Read more »

West Africa: Restoring Ebola Affected Economies On Growth Rails

The Economic Commission for Africa jointly with the African Union Commission will organise a high-level meeting on Sunday 29 March 2015 to discuss the impact of Ebola on the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Needs a Suitable Finance System

Speaking at the opening of the Regional Consultation towards the Third International Conference of Financing for Development held in Addis Ababa on 23 March 2015, Mr Abraham… Read more »

Africa: African Regions to Find Consensus On Financing Priorities for Sustainable Development Goals

Addis Ababa, 20 March 2015 (Joint Press Release ECA-AUC) - The sustainable development goals (SDGs) are on everyone's mouth. The excitement is palpable; the talk is fresh. However,… Read more »

Africa: Former African Heads of State and Government to Hold Their Forum in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, 23 March 2015 (ECA-AUC) - As the Conference of Ministers prepares to focus on implementing the African Union Agenda 2063, the Forum for Former African Heads of State… Read more »

Africa: Former African Heads of State and Government to Hold Their Forum in Addis Ababa

As the Conference of Ministers prepares to focus on implementing the African Union Agenda 2063, the Forum for Former African Heads of State and Government, commonly known as the… Read more »

Africa: World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Africa to meet in Addis Ababa

The last week of March 2015 will see a flurry of activities in the diplomatic capital of Africa, Addis Ababa as discussions focus on the continent’s financial and economic… Read more »

Africa: Experts to Debate Political Will On Open Data in Africa

Policy makers, technical experts, development specialists and sectorial specialists keen on promoting open data for development in Africa will meet at the UN Conference Centre in… Read more »

Africa: Stakeholders to Shape Africa's Data Revolution

On the sidelines of the AUC-ECA Conference of Ministers running from 25 to 31 March 2015 in Addis Ababa, experts will seek to push for evidence-based development policies hinged on… Read more »

Africa: Finance to Dominate Agenda at This Year's Conference of Ministers

Experts and politicians to discuss Implementing Agenda 2063 - Planning, Mobilizing and Financing for Development Read more »

Africa: Bankable Infrastructure Projects Will Improve Africa's Economic Growth

Africa needs to create bankable infrastructure projects, stressed the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in his keynote address at the Financial Times… Read more »

Africa: Industrialization Is a Political Project

Industrialization is as much an economic as it is a political project and requires unorthodox thinking, difficult policy choices, innovation and creativity. Read more »

Africa: Subsidize the Agricultural Sector, ECA

Africa's Agricultural transformation cannot take place without the State. Speaking during the official remarks of a two day expert group meeting on Agro-industry development for… Read more »

Africa: Regional Consultation On Financing for Development

The General Assembly, in its resolution 68/204, decided to convene a third International Conference on Financing for Development, the outcome of which will constitute a vital… Read more »

Africa: ECA Country Profiles to Help Countries Tell Their Own Development Narratives

"Africa must be in position to tell its own story, but it won't be able to do so if it doesn't have the data to tell this story. [... ] The ECA country profiles will be assisting… Read more »