February 21, 2019
Africa: Bold Leadership Crucial for Ebola Eradication, Says ECA's Biha
Eradicating the Ebola Virus Disease from Africa requires bold leadership at different tiers of government and society, Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Deputy Executive… Read more »
June 29, 2015
Guinea: Carlos Lopes, President Condé Discuss Post-Ebola Guinea
On the invitation of H.E. Prof. Alpha Condé - the President of the Republic of Guinea, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) - Mr Carlos Lopes,… Read more »
June 01, 2015
Africa: In Abidjan, Carlos Lopes Speaks On Ebola, Climate Change and Financing Africa's Transformation
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr Carlos Lopes participated, as Head of the ECA Delegation in the African Development Bank 2015 Annual Meetings from… Read more »
March 30, 2015
West Africa: Ebola - The Recovery Plans for the Economies of the Countries Affected At the Heart of the Discussions
The Minister of State for the Economy and Finance of Guinea, Mr. Mohamed Diaré, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Development Planning of Liberia, Mr. Mounir Siaplay and… Read more »
March 25, 2015
West Africa: Restoring Ebola Affected Economies On Growth Rails
The Economic Commission for Africa jointly with the African Union Commission will organise a high-level meeting on Sunday 29 March 2015 to discuss the impact of Ebola on the… Read more »
February 07, 2015
Africa: Mano River Union's 'Zero Ebola Infection' Target Requires Long-Term Resources - Eca Chief
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes has welcomed the declaration of Heads of State and Government of the Mano River Union, issued at… Read more »
Africa: Lopes Welcomes Debt Relief - Stresses Cancellation for Ebola Hit Countries
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes has welcomed the decision by the International Monetary Fund - IMF that will see the three countries… Read more »
January 06, 2015
West Africa: ECA Chief Stresses Debt Cancellation to Alleviate Suffering in Ebola-Affected Countries
In a statement delivered at the opening of the 26 th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr.… Read more »
December 05, 2014
Africa: Carlos Lopes Calls for Debt Cancellation for Ebola-Affected Countries
Speaking at the launch of the new ECA Report on the Socio-Economic Impacts of the Ebola Virus Disease on Africa, Mr. Lopes said, "We have life with Ebola; and in the aftermath of… Read more »
December 10, 2014
Africa: ECA Report Examines Economic Impact of Ebola on Africa
While the Ebola outbreaks in both Nigeria and Senegal officially ended in October 2014 and both countries declared free of Ebola, a new United Nations Economic Commission for… Read more »