March 05, 2014
North Africa: Roundtable On 'Developing Value Chains in North Africa' - an Opportunity for the Region, but With Conditions
Within the framework of ECA's ICE meeting for North Africa held in Rabat, Morocco, from 4-6 March 2013, a Round Table was devoted to"Developing regional value chains to accelerate… Read more »
March 13, 2014
Africa: Agriculture Cornerstone of Southern Africa's Economy
Although southern Africa's growth has been driven by minerals and other natural resources, agriculture offers the greatest potential for transforming the Southern Africa's economy. Read more »
March 04, 2014
North Africa: Opening of the 29th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts of the ECA
Now a highly anticipated event by development actors, decision-makers and the media , ECA's North Africa Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE ) has started in Rabat its 29th… Read more »
March 03, 2014
East Africa: Harmonisation - a Must for Treatment of ECCAS-CEMAC Customs Data
To better gauge the level of intra-regional trade in Central Africa, there is great need to harmonise CEMAC-ECCAS data collection and processing methods. Read more »
March 10, 2014
Zambia: ECA Facilitates Discussion On Land Policy Reform in Zambia
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with the Government of Zambia brought together various stakeholders to discuss a way forward towards the finalization and… Read more »
March 13, 2014
North Africa: Industrialization, a Prerequisite to Achieve Economic Transformation in North Africa
The 29th session of North Africa Intergovernmental Committee of Experts meeting soon in Rabat Read more »
March 03, 2014
East Africa: Customs Data Harmonisation - a Must for ECCAS-CEMAC Market Integration
To improve customs performance and increase sub-regional trade in Central Africa, there is great need to harmonise CEMAC-ECCAS data collection and processing methods. Read more »
March 13, 2014
West Africa: West African Experts Discuss Convergence Criteria in the Sub Region.
Experts from West African Member States gathered in Yamoussoukro on 28 February to discuss progress made in macroeconomic policy and convergence criteria in West Africa. The… Read more »
March 10, 2014
Africa: Africa Must Think Differently - Failure No Longer an Option
There is no quick fix to development anywhere in the world. Speaking at the opening of the two day Adhoc Expert Group Meeting (AEGM) in Livingstone, Zambia, United Nations.… Read more »
March 07, 2014
Africa: Technology Marked As Central Africa's Ace Card to Green Industrialisation
After three days of brainstorming on the opportunities and challenges of the green economy for industrialisation in Central Africa, about sixty experts from eight countries in the… Read more »
March 05, 2014
Central Africa: Green Industrialisation Deemed Central Africa's Way to Go!
"The green economy provides real prospects for industrial development for Central Africa considering the rapid structural change it may enjoy from the transformation of its huge… Read more »
Mauritius: Former SA President Thabo Mbeki to Chair High Level Consultation in Mauritius
Former South African President and Chair of the High Level Panel (HLP) on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) from Africa, Thabo Mbeki will meet with representatives of the Mauritian… Read more »
February 27, 2014
Africa: International Women's Day to Focus On Equality
In commemoration of the 2014 International Women’s Day, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will hold a seminar on Thursday 6th March 2014 at the UN Conference… Read more »
March 03, 2014
Chad: High Level Committee On the Post 2015 Development Agenda Concludes in Ndjamena
The African Union High Level Committee (HLC) of Heads of State and Governments on the Post 2015 Development Agenda held a meeting on Friday in Ndjamena, Chad. Read more »
Central Africa: Central Africa's Extractive Industry Must Create Jobs and Wealth - Chadian Minister
Central Africa is a mineral-rich sub-region, but the contribution of extractive industries to the development of other economic sectors is limited. This is one major finding at a… Read more »
March 01, 2014
West Africa: Experts Discuss Macroeconomic Policies and the Convergence Criteria in the Sub Region
West African Experts discuss macroeconomic policies and the convergence criteria in the sub region-Yamoussoukro, February 28, 2014, Hotel President: Experts from West African… Read more »
February 28, 2014
Africa: Africa's Transformation Agenda Needs to Be Led By Africans
Eastern Africa is confronting major economic and social challenges resulting from accelerating processes of urbanisation, population pressures, and high degrees of income… Read more »
February 27, 2014
Africa: The West African Intergovernmental Committee of Experts to Discuss in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire
The West African Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) to discuss in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, how industrialization can contribute to a food secure West Africa Read more »
February 07, 2014
East Africa: Comesa Countries Underscore the Importance of Commodity Based Industrialization
During their Summit in Kinshasa, the Heads of States and Government of COMESA countries and their representative acknowledged the importance of natural resources as an anchor for… Read more »
February 27, 2014
Africa: ECA to Commemorate International Women's Day On the Theme Equality for Women Is Progress for All
In commemoration of the 2014 International Women’s Day, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will hold a seminar on Thursday 6th March 2014 at the UN Conference… Read more »
February 04, 2014
Tanzania: ECA Collaborates With Unctad to Build the Capacity of Transit Transport Stakeholders
Tanzania is a major gateway to the global economy for its landlocked neighbours of Zambia, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Malawi as well as for the eastern part of the Democratic… Read more »
February 21, 2014
East Africa: FDI Attraction Has Not Delivered On the Development Outcomes Expected
Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) have not essentially delivered on the development outcomes that were expected in Eastern Africa. Read more »
East Africa: Foreign Investments Have Yet to Deliver On Development
Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) have not essentially delivered on the development outcomes that were expected from them in Eastern Africa. Read more »
February 20, 2014
Africa: Online Discussion to Look Into How Innovation By Africa's Youth Can Transform the Continent
The UN Economic Commission for Africa will be hosting a moderated online discussion on "Youth and Innovation in Africa: Harnessing the possibilities of Africa's youth for the… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria to Host High Level Policy Dialogue On Science, Technology & Innovation and the African Transformation Agenda
The UN Economic Commission for Africa in collaboration with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Ministry of Communications Technology (FMCT), and Ministry… Read more »