May 04, 2018
Africa: Mobilize African Citizens for a Successful Continental Free Trade Area, Says Kaberuka
The people of Africa need to be mobilized for the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the ongoing African Union (AU) reforms, former African Development… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Africa: Afcfta a Milestone in Africa's Journey Towards Prosperity, Says Morocco's Finance Minister
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a major milestone that will no doubt lead to a prosperous integrated Africa that is less dependent on outside sources for its… Read more »
May 04, 2018
Africa: For Africa to Make Meaningful Gains From Afcfta, Leaders Will Need to Walk the Talk
"Africa will certainly make meaningful gains from African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) because our countries are individually and collectively committed", affirmed Mr… Read more »
Africa: Experts Warn Against Lack of Trained AfCFTA Implementers
Capacity building will play a key role in the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Read more »
May 03, 2018
Africa: Time to Stop the 'Dig and Export' Model, Improve Governance, Create Linkages
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has just released the fifth edition of the African Governance Report (AGR V), which urges countries endowed with abundant natural… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Africa: Rethink the Agricultural Policies in Africa
Number of countries in Africa have developed good agricultural policies but, immense challenges still remain, both in the implementation, that of the adaptability of these policies… Read more »
May 13, 2018
West Africa: Integrated Nations Strategy for the Sahel At the Center of a High-Level Event - Com 2018
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Group Regional Team in Central and West Africa (UNDG) and the United… Read more »
May 04, 2018
Africa: Given the Right Conditions, Smaller Countries Could Benefit More From Afcfta
ECA's Executive Secretary Vera Songwe led today in Addis-Ababa a High-level Ministerial Dialogue on "The African Continental Free Trade Area: creating fiscal space for jobs and… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Africa: The Beginning of the Course On Macroeconomic Modeling for Planners At Idep
"modeling as a tool to help the decision" Read more »
Africa: What Does Leaving No One Behind in Africa Actually Look Like?
Dakar hosted the fourth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) from 2 to 4 May 2018 on the theme: "Transformation towards sustainable and resilient… Read more »
May 05, 2018
Africa: ECA and Sudan Agree to Strengthen Cooperation
In a bilateral meeting held today on the margins of the 51st Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Economic Commission for Africa and… Read more »
May 13, 2018
Africa: Climate Resilient Infrastructure Crucial for Africa's Sustainable Development, Says Eca's Denton
Africa needs to think big and act now as it seeks to develop climate resilient infrastructure as well as close its massive infrastructure gap, Economic Commission for Africa's… Read more »
Africa: Regional Coordination Mechanism Session Ends With Call for Africa to Heighten Fight Against Graft
The 19th session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism for Africa (RCM) ended in Addis Ababa Sunday with African governments being urged to strengthen existing policies, laws,… Read more »
May 03, 2018
Africa: Managing Africa's Resources - Time to Stop the 'Dig and Export' Model, Improve Governance, Create Linkages
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has just released the fifth edition of the African Governance Report (AGR V), which urges countries endowed with abundant natural… Read more »
May 13, 2018
Africa: Invest in Corruption Prevention Measures, UN's Gawanas Urges African Leaders
Africa needs to invest in corruption prevention strategies if the continent is to achieve sustainable development that will not leave anyone behind, says United Nations Under… Read more »
May 03, 2018
Africa: Agriculture Is Quintessential for Africa and Must Be Leveraged for Transformation, Says Eca's Songwe
"Agriculture is the quintessential sector for the transformation of the African continent and we must treat it as such," the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for… Read more »
May 13, 2018
Africa: Agriculture's Potential to Power Economic Growth Highlighted in African Transformation Report
A major study by the Africa Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has highlighted how transforming agriculture can become a stimulus for economic development across the… Read more »
May 12, 2018
Africa: ECA Conference of Ministers Calls for Bold Action to Drive AfCFTA
The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic diversification and development has been… Read more »
May 01, 2018
Africa: ECA Conference of Ministers Calls for Bold Action to Drive AfCFTA
The potential for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to become a powerful tool for driving industrialisation, economic diversification and development has been… Read more »
May 11, 2018
Africa: In Spite of the Impressive Growth, Africa Still Needs to Curb Social Inequality and Create Decent Jobs
Addis Ababa 11 May 2018 (ECA) - Many African countries continue to sustain development, strengthening the continent growth recovery after experiencing its lowest level in 2016. Read more »
May 10, 2018
Africa: African Governance Report Launch Set for Sunday, Says ECA's Ikome
The African Governance Report (AGR-V) will be launched Sunday afternoon at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, says Francis Ikome, Chief of Governance in the… Read more »
Africa: Seminar to Discuss Africa's Railway Network Set for Sunday
A seminar aiming to enhanced advocacy for the major expansion of the rail sector in Africa will be held in Addis Ababa Sunday with ministers and stakeholders discussing the need… Read more »
May 09, 2018
Africa: At COM 2018, Ministers to Discuss Agriculture's Potential to Power Africa's Economic Growth
All is set for the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that begins Friday at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa. Read more »
May 08, 2018
Africa: ECA's Armah Urges Africa to Plan for Its Expanding Urban Population
Africa should plan for its expanding urban population, increase awareness of sustainable production and consumption, and commit to expanding energy access, particularly for rural… Read more »
May 09, 2018
Africa: Achievement of SDGs in Africa Won't Be Possible Without High-Quality Data
The African Centre for Statistics (ACS) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will organise, on Sunday 13 May, a meeting to discuss how to address data gaps for Sustainable… Read more »