September 09, 2019
Eswatini: Msmes Top the Agenda At the 25th Icsoe of Southern Africa to Be Hosted By the Kingdom of Eswatini
The 25th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) of Southern Africa on the theme "Strategies and Policies for the Integration of Micro,… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Unveils 'Blueprint' to Drive Economic Growth
The government of Ethiopia has unveiled what it describes as a "Homegrown Economic Reform" agenda aimed at unlocking the country's development potential. Read more »
September 06, 2019
Africa: Harnessing the Power of Digital Revolution for Urban Sustainability and Prosperity
As one of the most important global congresses on urban agenda, sustainable cities and human settlements, as well as an observance of Urban October, GFHS 2019 was successfully held… Read more »
September 05, 2019
Africa: Forum On Sustainable Urbanization Kicks Off in Addis Ababa
Over 500 participants from 52 countries across the globe have converged in Addis Ababa for the 14th Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS 2019), which kicked off on Thursday at… Read more »
September 03, 2019
Africa: AfCFTA Country Business Index Developed to Measure and Monitor the Implementation of the AfCFTA
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convened an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) from 2 to 3 September in Addis Ababa to review, critique and refine a draft methodology for the… Read more »
September 04, 2019
Africa: Remembering Peter DA Costa - A Tribute By Ky Amoako, Former ECA Executive Secretary
Peter da Costa's life was filled with joy and family, intellectual accomplishment, and immeasurable devotion to Africa. It was through this devotion that he and I first met and… Read more »
August 27, 2019
Africa: Launch of the Finland-Africa Platform for SDG9
The University of Turku and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa organized a two-day workshop to launch the Finland-Africa Platform for SDG 9 in Turku, Finland. The… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Appeals to G7 Leaders for 'Strong Commitment' and Political Will to Tackle Climate Emergency
People all over the world are calling for a shift towards a greener, cleaner future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, stressing that "we have the tools… Read more »
August 22, 2019
Rwanda: UN Economic Commission for Africa - Statement On Rwanda
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, through its African Centre for Statistics works with its member States to improve the production, dissemination and use of… Read more »
Africa: Security Chief Hails New All-Female Recruits At ECA
Michael Mcnulty who heads the security section at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has described a group of six newly recruited female security officers as… Read more »
August 19, 2019
Africa: Paying Tribute and Strengthening the Role of #womenhumanitarians On World Humanitarian Day
The work of women humanitarians makes a "huge difference" to the lives of millions of women, men and children in urgent need, the United Nations chief said in his message for World… Read more »
Africa: As Ghana Prepares to Host the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat It Organises a High-Level Policy Dialogue On Harnessing the Benefits of the AfCFTA for a Ghana Beyond Aid
The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and, in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union… Read more »
August 16, 2019
Africa: All Set for Eighth Conference On Climate Change & Development in Africa, Says Eca's Murombedzi
All is set for the Eighth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA VIII) which will be held in Addis Ababa from 28-30 August under the theme; 'Stepping Up… Read more »
August 13, 2019
Africa: Geospatial Information Crucial for Africa's Economic Development, Says Eca's Chinganya
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) views geospatial technology as a significant component that will help push Africa's transformative development agenda even further, says… Read more »
Africa: 'We Are Facing a Learning Crisis', UN Chief Warns On International Youth Day
Schools are "not equipping young people with the skills they need to navigate the technological revolution", UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned, in a message… Read more »
August 09, 2019
Sierra Leone: ECA's Chinganya Praises Sierra Leone for Its Commitment to Crvs and ID Issues
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is committed to supporting the mobilization of resources required to support the implementation of Sierra Leone's strategic plan which aims… Read more »
Africa: Second Africa Crvs Day Focuses On Importance of Birth Certificate
Africa on Saturday marks the second Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Day under the theme Birth Certificate for All: Fundamental for Protecting Human Rights and Promoting… Read more »
August 05, 2019
Africa: ECA, Morocco Coordinate Efforts to Make Africa's Voice Better Heard On SDGs
The head of the Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe and the Kingdom of Morocco's State Secretariat for Sustainable Development and Nezha El Ouafi, who is also the current… Read more »
Africa: Youth Critical to Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals, Says ECA's Chinganya
Africa's youth are an important vehicle that should be harnessed to ensure the continent achieves sustainable development, says Mr. Oliver Chinganya, Director of the Economic… Read more »
Africa: Armenia and ECA Sign Memorandum to Advance Africa's Smart Development
Yerevan (iTel), Armenia (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Armenia recently signed a memorandum that seeks to unite efforts of the ECA and the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: UN Rolls Out Zimbabwe Road Safety Performance Review in Bid to Reduce Carnage
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is working with Zimbabwe to see how they can significantly reduce road casualties in the southern African nation so it can… Read more »
August 02, 2019
Africa: Tunisian Companies Prepare for the AfCFTA
Tunis, August 1st, 2019 (ECA): The Economic Commission for Africa and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Tunisia held on Monday 29 July in Tunis and Wednesday 31 July 31 in… Read more »
August 01, 2019
Africa: Debt Sustainability Essential for Meeting the SDGs in Africa
The ECA Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, told African Central Bank Governors that concerns around Africa's rising sovereign debt should not focus so much about its level, but… Read more »
July 26, 2019
Uganda: Workshop to Discuss Uganda's Urban Strategy As Nation Strives for Industrialization
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the National Planning Authority (NPA) of Uganda are next week hosting a two-day workshop to review the country's draft Urban Strategy… Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA, an Opportunity for Tunisia's Integration in Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will organise on 29 July the National Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in partnership with the Ministry of Trade… Read more »