March 26, 2017
Africa: Cities As Frontline for Tackling Aids in Africa
A panel discussion on ways of ending AIDS in Africa took place on Sunday in Dakar, Senegal, under the theme, "Ending the AIDS epidemic as an economic investment: Creating human… Read more »
Africa: Use Innovation and Technology to Drive Economic Transformation, UN General Assembly President Urges Africa
Africa should take advantage of innovation and technology and use them to drive sustainable development, infrastructure and industrialization, the President of the United Nations… Read more »
March 05, 2017
Africa: ECA Counsels Respect of Human Rights in Free Trade Agreements
We need to put people ahead of economic aggregates and focus on human rights, especially for the vulnerable when negotiating Africa's Continental Free Trade Area said David Luke on… Read more »
March 25, 2017
Africa: Making the Case for Youth As Indispensable Stakeholders in Africa's Growth
A two-day dialogue focussing on the benefits of investing in Africa's youth kicked off Saturday in Dakar, Senegal, as part of activities marking the second edition of African… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: ERA 2017 Launched in Dakar - Calls On Africa to Take Advantage of Rapid Urbanization
The Economic Report on Africa (ERA2017) which examines how the continent can accelerate industrialization as a vehicle for Africa's structural transformation by harnessing… Read more »
March 25, 2017
Africa: Africa's Large Infrastructure Projects in Dire Need of Funding/Implementation Capacity
Every government and development stakeholder in Africa knows the critical role infrastructure plays in transforming the continent and its economies. Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Experts Discuss Infrastructure Development and Industrializing Efforts in Africa
African experts converged in Dakar Sunday to discuss industrialization and infrastructure development on the continent with many agreeing more still needs to be done to ensure… Read more »
Africa: Joint Conference Postponed to a Later Date - Side Events Continue As Planned
March 25, Dakar, Senegal - Following the impasse on the objections raised by Morocco and other member States on the participation of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), and… Read more »
Africa: In Dakar, Joint AU-Eca Conference Postponed to a Later Date
Following the impasse on the objections raised by Morocco and other member States on the participation of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), and the legal arguments presented… Read more »
March 07, 2017
Africa: "Cities Are the Engines of Development, Youths Their Mechanics" - Senegal
The Economic Commission for Africa organised, Saturday 25 March in Dakar (Senegal) in partnership with the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), the African Union… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Enact Policies to Attract Africa's Pension Funds to Invest in Continent's Infrastructure Projects, Says Mayaki
Africa must commit to a roadmap that will allow African Pension Funds to invest in Africa's own infrastructure projects, Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer of the Nepad… Read more »
March 27, 2017
East Africa: Fastest-Growing Region in Africa Suffering From Slow Pace of Structural Transformation
Despite being the fastest growing sub-region of the continent with an economic growth rate of 6.7% - second in the world to East Asia, East Africa is lagging behind in terms of its… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: The Time to Fast-Track Africa's Structural Transformation Is Now, Says Top UN Official
It is time to fast-track Africa's structural transformation and create inclusive growth that will leave no one wallowing in poverty, Director David Mehdi Hamam of the Office of the… Read more »
March 23, 2017
Africa: Africa Development Week Opens in Dakar With Clarion Call for Policies That Cater for Youth
It is imperative for African governments to adopt coherent strategies and national development plans that address the continent's challenges of growth, inequality and unemployment,… Read more »
March 21, 2017
Africa: ECA Revamps Fellowship Program Targeting African Students
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is revamping its fellowship program to ensure it is relevant and makes sustained contributions to Africa's transformative agenda. Read more »
May 03, 2016
Africa: African Social Development Index Launched in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is still grappling with high levels of poverty, youth unemployment and inequality despite good economic performance. Read more »
March 22, 2017
Africa: ECA Presents Its Views On Economic Integration and Prospects in Africa to Nordic Partners
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) was invited to make a presentation themed, "Economic integration and prospects in Africa" during a regional meeting of… Read more »
March 01, 2017
Africa: African Tax Authorities Equipped With Tools to Deal With Transfer Pricing Issues
The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) together with the Minerals and Energy for Development Alliance (MEfDA) and the World Bank, has delivered the first of two regional… Read more »
Africa: AMDC and TJN-a Host Dialogue On Africa's Response to the Commodity Crisis
The African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC), in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJNA), convened an all-day session of experts, member States and other… Read more »
February 22, 2017
Africa: Preps for 2017 Eca-AU Conference of Ministers Reach Advanced Stages
7, (ECA) - Preparations for the joint Annual Ministerial Conference of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have reached advanced stages… Read more »
March 16, 2017
Africa: ECA 2017 Launch Set for Dakar, Senegal
All is set for the launch of the Economic Report on Africa (ERA2017) which examines how the continent can accelerate industrialization as a vehicle for Africa's structural… Read more »
March 06, 2017
Africa: Ministers to Discuss Land Governance Issues During African Development Week
A high level ministerial dialogue under the theme, "Invest in Africa's Land to Catalyze Economic Growth and Prosperity" will take place on 26 March in Dakar, Senegal, during the… Read more »
March 20, 2017
Africa: Nigeria's Deputy President Osibanjo to Deliver ECA's Annual Adedeji Lecture
Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Oluyemi Osibanjo, will be guest speaker at the Economic Commission for Africa's annual Adebayo Adedeji Lecture Series during the ECA's second… Read more »
Africa: Key ECA Reports to Be Launched During African Development Week in Senegal
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will this week launch important reports at the second Africa Development Week that begins here March 23 ending March 28, 2017. Read more »
Africa: High-Level Event Tackles Integration and Industrialization Issues in Africa
A high-level event on industrialization and infrastructure will be held in Dakar, Senegal, on Sunday to engage actors and knowledge networks to share experiences and expertise in… Read more »