January 24, 2023
Africa: Fostering recovery and transformation in Africa to reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities
Addis Ababa, 18 January 2023 (ECA) - The 55th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Africa: ECA Working to Foster Sustainable Industrialization and Economic Diversification for Africa's Prosperity
Addis Ababa, 6 January 2023 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is streamlining its operations to support member states accelerate industrialization and economic… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: Climate-smart development, an imperative for Africa
Balaclava, Mauritius, 11 December 2022 (ECA) - The 17th edition of the annual African Economic Conference (AEC2022) has ended with calls for African countries to cooperate in… Read more »
Africa: Transform challenges into opportunities, says ECA Executive Secretary
Addis Ababa, 13 December 2022 (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) Acting Executive Secretary, Antonio Pedro, has called for the forging of strong… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: ECA's Chief Economist says investing in climate-smart development will boost economic transformation in Africa
Balaclava, Mauritius, 9 December 2022 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa’s Deputy Executive Secretary, Hanan Morsy, has called for investment in climate-smart… Read more »
Africa: Accessible and affordable energy should underpin Africa's just transition
Balaclava, Mauritius, 9 December 2022 (ECA) - Africa’s just energy transition should deliver affordable and clean energy through leveraging partnerships to unlock and… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: CSW67: African countries agree on common position to harness technology and innovation for empowerment of women and girls
Addis Ababa, 01 December 2022 (ECA) - Building inclusive innovation and technology ecosystems must be at the heart of efforts to leverage the potential of innovation and technology… Read more »
Africa: AFRI-RES builds capacity of African stakeholders on climate resilience
Dakar, Senegal, 30 November 2022 - Over the next decade, Africa needs an annual investment of up to USD 170 billion for long-lived infrastructure (such as roads, dams,… Read more »
December 02, 2022
Africa: 17th Internet Governance Forum in Addis Ababa New technologies must remain a force for good
uch as artificial intelligence, blockchain, biotechnology and robotics, for the greater social good. These frontier technologies have the immense potential for driving the… Read more »
Africa: ECA emphasizes need to address digital divide in Africa
Addis Ababa, 30 November 2022 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Director for Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management, Jean-Paul Adam, flagged… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Africa: Investing in resilient internet will enhance inclusive, sustainable growth in Africa
Addis Ababa, 30 November 2022 (ECA) - African countries have been urged to invest in building resilient internet infrastructure to tap digital opportunities and accelerate social… Read more »
Africa: A call for gender parity in the digital space
Addis Ababa, 28 November, 2022 (ECA) - Economic Affairs Officer at the Economic Commission for Africa, Mactar Seck, highlights the need to promote the representation of women in… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Africa: Collaboration and partnerships will secure meaningful connectivity in Africa
Addis Ababa, 28 November 2022 (ECA) - Internet access is pivotal to Africa's economic and social transformation making it vital for governments to invest in digital technologies,… Read more »
Africa: With the right policies, the AfCFTA can drive Africa's industrialization
London, UK, 25 November 2022 (ECA) - The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will spur Africa's industrialisation and deepen regional integration provided the continent… Read more »
November 26, 2022
Africa: Africa should accelerate industrialization while pursuing low carbon transition
Niamey, Niger, 23 November 2022 (ECA) - African countries should articulate effective policies, strategies and programmes and take action to promote trade and exports in order to… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Africa: ATEX, a boost for intra-Africa trade
Sharm El-Sheikh, 16 November 2022 (ECA) - African countries should use the innovative Africa Exchange Trade Platform (ATEX) and boost digital trade in critical commodities under… Read more »
Africa: ECA calls for modernization of the production and use of agricultural statistics to improve food security
Addis Ababa, 16 November 2022 (ECA) - The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) hosts a celebration for Africa Statistics Day 2022 on the theme "Strengthening data system by… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: Statement on the just energy transition
November 10, 2022 - The UN is committed to fighting the climate emergency based on what science tells us. In order to be on a pathway towards the 1.5 degree goal of the… Read more »
Africa: COP27: Climate-resilient transport systems are critical for long-term development
Sharm El-Sheikh, 9 November 2022 (ECA) - Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, has highlighted the need for Landlocked Developing… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: Global leaders urged to scale up action on the Great Blue Wall Initiative
Sharm El-Sheikh, 7 November 2022 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) today kickstarted its COP 27 activities with a gathering of global leaders who expressed… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: Women shortchanged by digital finance
Addis Ababa, 3 November 2022 (ECA) – Africa must invest in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for women and girls, disciplines which would… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Managing Africa's debt burden to spur development
Addis Ababa, 31 October 2022 (ECA) – Africa needs to mobilize innovative financing for development programmes and effectively manage its debt burden, which left untackled,… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: Experts Group Meeting of the 6th Conference of African Ministers Responsible for Civil Registration
A Decade into APAI-CRVS: Reflecting on progress and accelerating efforts towards 2030 through transformed systems. Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: In Abuja, stakeholders gather to share experiences on the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) implementation
Abuja, Nigeria, 28 September 2022 - The ECA, UNDP, DESA and UNICEF are jointly organising a regional training workshop titled "Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFF) and… Read more »
Africa: ECA provides IT equipment to support census digitization in Togo
Lomé, 27 September 2022 (ECA) - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has handed over 15,000 electronic tablets and accessories to the government of Togo to be used for… Read more »