September 05, 2016
Africa: ECA Hands Over Ethiopian Tourism Master Plan
ECA's deputy executive secretary, Giovanie Biha, handed over Ethiopia's Tourism Master Plan to the country's minister of tourism and culture, Mrs. Aisha Mohammed Mussa. Read more »
September 17, 2016
Africa: Giving Wings to Africa's Regional Integration
As the world gets used to new forms of interconnectedness, Africa is not left aside. Today, more than 700 million Africans are subscribed to mobile services with many wealthy… Read more »
September 16, 2016
Africa: Social Development - ECA's African Index to Be Presented in Tunis
Social Development: ECA's African Index to be presented in Tunis Read more »
September 10, 2016
Africa: 10th African Development Forum to Go Beyond Sensational Debate on Migration – says ECA's Hamdok
Africa's foremost thinkers on migration will convene in Addis Ababa for the Tenth African Development Forum (ADF) in Addis Ababa Ethiopia from 15-17 November on the theme,… Read more »
September 08, 2016
Burkina Faso: ECA Chief Mourns Burkina Faso Ambassador's Sudden Death
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Carlos Lopes, on Thursday mourned the sudden death of Ambassador Amidou Toure, Burkina Faso's Ambassador to the… Read more »
September 07, 2016
Africa: Idep Builds Capacity of 25 African Policymakers in Social Policy Design
The African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) continues in its quest to empower African policymakers with the institute in August hosting 25 officials from 11… Read more »
August 29, 2016
Africa: ECA Launches Monthly Continental Statistics Bulletin "Africa Statistics Flash"
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched its newest product, the Africa Statistics Flash, which captures macro-economic and social data on the continent, giving member… Read more »
August 12, 2016
Africa: Government Officials Learn About Mineral Policy and Contract Negotiations At IDEP Workshop
In its efforts to support African countries to build their human resource capacities and promote socio-economic development, the African Institute for Economic Development and… Read more »
August 09, 2016
Africa: ECA Launches Monthly Continental 'Statistics Flash'
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched its newest product, the Africa Statistical Flash, which captures macro-economic and social data on the continent, giving… Read more »
August 01, 2016
Africa: Addis Ababa to Host the 10th African Development Forum
Preparations are underway for the Tenth African Development Forum (ADF) to be convened by the Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union and the African Development Bank. Read more »
August 10, 2016
Africa: ECA and UNITAR Offer Free e-Learning Course on Industrialization through Trade
Africa’s social development indicators reveal a paradox: high unemployment and poverty coexisting with robust growth. Industrialization and trade are two key instruments… Read more »
August 14, 2016
Africa: Book Review of: "Innovation Africa - Emerging Hubs of Excellence"
At a time when Africa has bold aspirations, through Agenda 2063, to confront large scale challenges like the ascendant demographic curve, green industrialization and domestic… Read more »
August 13, 2016
Africa: Malawi Aligns Its Mining Policy to the Africa Mining Vision
The Malawi Government through Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining with the support of African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) hosted a three-day stakeholder… Read more »
August 12, 2016
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Engages With Key Stakeholders On New Minerals Policy
Freetown - The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) as requested by the Government of Sierra Leone hosted a three-day Africa Mining Vision (AMV) workshop to improve the… Read more »
August 09, 2016
Africa: IDEP Offers Courses for the Benefit of African Government Officials in 2016
The African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) organized a first round of seven short courses for mid-career and senior level African policymakers during the… Read more »
August 04, 2016
East Africa: Debt in Eastern Africa Is Rising Rapidly, but Remains Manageable
In Eastern Africa, debt stocks have risen rapidly over the past five years, but debt ratios appear to remain manageable, according to the UNCTAD Economic Development in Africa 2016… Read more »
April 08, 2016
Africa: Panama Papers - High Level Panel's Warnings Are Not Just Another Recommendation!
Statement by Thabo Mbeki, Chair of Panel Read more »
Africa: Panama Papers - the AU/ECA High Level Panel's Warnings On Tax Evasion, Illicit Financial Flows and Tax Havens Are Not Just Another Recommendation!
Statement by Thabo Mbeki, Chair of Panel Read more »
July 23, 2016
Africa: Experts Craft Continental Free Trade Area Draft Template
Experts from the African Union Commission (AUC), supported by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), met on… Read more »
July 22, 2016
Africa: IDEP Delivers Seven Traditional Short Courses for the Benefit of African Government Officials During the First Semester of 2016
The United Nations African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) organized a first round of seven short courses for mid-career and senior level African… Read more »
July 23, 2016
Africa: Inclusiveness Required for CFTA to Deliver Transformation
The African Trade Policy Centre of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) this week co-organized with Third World Network Africa (TWN-Africa), a panel discussion on the… Read more »
July 02, 2016
Africa: Inclusiveness Required for Cfta to Deliver Transformation
The African Trade Policy Centre of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) this week co-organized with Third World Network Africa (TWN-Africa), a panel discussion on the… Read more »
July 19, 2016
Africa: ECA Launches Index to Measure Africa's Progress On Regional Integration
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) yesterday launched one of its flagship reports, the Africa Integration Index (ARII), a bold attempt to provide data on the status and… Read more »
July 20, 2016
Africa: Lopes Calls for Concrete Policies That Can Deliver Results for Society's Most Vulnerable
Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), yesterday participated in a panel discussion on building economic resilience for the most vulnerable… Read more »
July 08, 2016
Africa: Focus On Human Capital and Improve Science and Technology, Regional Integration Report Advises
Regional integration has been placed at the centre of Africa's aspirations for inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development. Read more »