February 10, 2015
Southern Africa: Is Southern Africa's Agro-Industry Delivering Food Security?
Has the predominance of the agricultural sector in Southern Africa translated into food and nutrition security in the region? Evidently not! Food security remains a major… Read more »
February 07, 2015
Africa: Mano River Union's 'Zero Ebola Infection' Target Requires Long-Term Resources - Eca Chief
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes has welcomed the declaration of Heads of State and Government of the Mano River Union, issued at… Read more »
Africa: Lopes Welcomes Debt Relief - Stresses Cancellation for Ebola Hit Countries
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes has welcomed the decision by the International Monetary Fund - IMF that will see the three countries… Read more »
February 06, 2015
Africa: The LPI Gender Strategy - A Learning Tool for Empowering Women
The Expert Group Meeting (EGM) organized by the Land Policy Initiative (LPI) on 4 and 5 February 2015 in Entebbe, Uganda, was successful in reviewing and validating the Gender… Read more »
Africa: African Mining Vision Features At the Continent's Largest Mining Event
As the world's largest mining investment conference, the world's third largest mining conference, and Africa's largest mining event, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the… Read more »
Africa: African Ministers to Spotlight Civil Registration As Key for Good Governance
The role of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) in attaining good governance in Africa as well as the need for good governance itself in conducting the civil… Read more »
East Africa: Discussing the Blue Economy. Why Is It Important in Eastern Africa?
Studies have shown that oceans, seas and lakes require more in depth attention and coordinated action to better play their role in developing African continent. Read more »
Africa: Platform for Learning and Sharing Experiences - A Must for Sound Land Governance in Africa
African countries welcome a platform for coordination and sharing of lessons, knowledge and experience in order to enhance land governance in accordance with the African Union… Read more »
February 05, 2015
West Africa: Dakar Will Host the 18th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts for West Africa
On March 18-19, 2015, the King Fahd Hotel in Dakar, Senegal will host the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) of the 15 Member states of West Africa… Read more »
Africa: Experts to Validate the Gender Strategy for the Land Policy Initiative
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI) organizes on 4 and 5 February 2015, in Entebbe, Uganda, an Experts' Group Meeting (EGM) to revise and validate the draft Gender Strategy of the… Read more »
February 04, 2015
Central Africa: Experts to Review Forest Industry's Role in Central Africa's Transformation
How can central African economies redesign their forest industry in order to speed up structural transformation in the sub-region? This question will beg for answers and inspire… Read more »
February 03, 2015
Africa: Partners Agree On Key Steps to Implement New Land Governance Project
The Project Steering Committee (PSC) for the "Project to improve land governance in the IGAD region", jointly developed by the Land Policy Initiative (LPI), the Intergovernmental… Read more »
Africa: Project to Support Mainstreaming Land Governance in Eastern Africa to Be Launched in Djibouti
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will launch the project "Improve… Read more »
Africa: Consultative Meeting Paves the Way for Collaboration Between the Land Policy Initiative and the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture
Representatives of the Land Policy Initiative (LPI) and the Rural Land Administration and Use Directorate (LAUD) of the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) engaged in a… Read more »
January 31, 2015
Africa: Senior UN Officials Pledge Ongoing Cooperation With Africa On All Fronts Vital
Addressing the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the start of what he called a "crucial year for global action to secure our global future," the United Nations… Read more »
January 30, 2015
North Africa: Unequal Access to Funding Aggravates Rural Women's Vulnerability in North Africa
Rural poverty is the main feature of poverty in North Africa and prevails mostly among women. Though rural women are key to the survival and management of the household, accessing… Read more »
January 15, 2015
Africa: Training of Experts From the Francophone Countries of Africa On the Improvement of the Quality of Civil Registration
Training of experts from the Francophone countries of Africa on the improvement of the quality of civil registration Read more »
January 10, 2015
Africa: Carlos Lopes in List of 100 Most Influential Africans for 2014
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Carlos Lopes, has been listed among Africa's 100 most influential people for 2014 by francophone newspaper,… Read more »
January 09, 2015
Africa: Carlos Lopes Makes Strong Push for Infrastructure Development
At the opening of the High-level Round Table on infrastructure and development, held in the context of the NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee, the Executive… Read more »
January 08, 2015
North Africa: ECA Sub-Regional Office in North Africa to Examine Agenda 2063 Implementation and Green Economy Strategies
From 3 to 6 March 2015, the ECA Sub-Regional Office for North Africa (SRO-NA) will hold its 30thIntergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) meeting on: "Implementing Agenda 2063 -… Read more »
January 06, 2015
Africa: The High Level Panel On Illicit Financial Flows From Africa to Launch Its Final Report
The High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa (HLP), chaired by former South African President Thabo Mbeki, will launch its final report on Sunday, February 1 2015 at… Read more »
West Africa: ECA Chief Stresses Debt Cancellation to Alleviate Suffering in Ebola-Affected Countries
In a statement delivered at the opening of the 26 th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr.… Read more »
Africa: ECA to Host Launch of 2014 Global Go to Think Tank Index Report On 4 February
On Wednesday, 4 February 2015 The UN Economic Commission for Africa will host the Launch of the 2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, as one of 80 organizations in 60 cities… Read more »
January 05, 2015
Africa: ECA to Host Launch of 2014 Global Go-to Think Tank Index Report
On Thursday, 22 January 2015 The UN Economic Commission for Africa will host the Launch of the 2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, as one of 70 events taking place on the… Read more »
December 19, 2014
Africa: Retreat Provides Recommendations Towards Accelerating Africa's Regional Integration
Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 - 10 December 2014 - the Joint Secretariat Support Office (JSSO), convened a retreat, to deliberate on ways to strengthen the collaboration between… Read more »
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