July 29, 2019
Ethiopia: Greening Ethiopia Initiative Plants 200 Million Saplings On a Single Day
A nation-wide tree planting initiative kicked off on the morning of Monday 29th July aimed at breaking the world record of planting 200 million saplings on a single day. India… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Africa: Implementing the Afcfta - ECA Co-Hosts Horn of Africa Regional Trade Forum in Addis Ababa
The operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its implications for the Horn of Africa, particularly in terms of industrialization, economic… Read more »
May 20, 2019
Ethiopia: In Addis Ababa, President Mary Robinson Talks 'Climate Justice'
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Monday 20 May, 2019, hosted Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on El Niño and Climate, in a session… Read more »
May 16, 2019
Ethiopia: UN-Led Road Safety Initiative Kicks Off in Ethiopia
Road accidents claimed over 5000 lives in Ethiopia during the 2017/2018 fiscal year. Related property damage is estimated at $31 million for the same period. This is according to… Read more »
April 10, 2019
Africa: Memorial Service Held in Honour of UN, NGO Personnel Who Perished in Ethiopian Airlines Crash
A memorial service was held Wednesday in Addis Ababa in honour of 33 United Nations and non-governmental organizations personnel who lost their lives in last month's Ethiopian… Read more »
March 11, 2019
Africa: UN Family in Ethiopia Pay Their Respects to Personnel Killed in Airline Crash
United Nations staff in Ethiopia gathered today at the UN Conference Centre for a minute of silence and a flag lowering ceremony in memory of the 19 United Nations personnel killed… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief 'Deeply Saddened' By Ethiopia Plane Crash Which Killed More Than 150, Including 19 UN Staff
An Ethiopian Airlines fight crashed shortly after take off from the capital Addis Ababa on Sunday, killing more than 150 people on board. The UN Secretary-General António… Read more »
March 10, 2019
Ethiopia: UN Family Mourns the Victims of Sunday's Ethiopian Airlines Crash
The UN family has received the news of the Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed at 8:44 this morning with profound shock and dismay. The Boeing 737-800 crashed in Bishoftu,… Read more »
March 06, 2019
Africa: Knowledgeable, Skilled Mayors Needed to Drive Change in Ethiopia's Cities
A three-day multi-stakeholder capacity development workshop to support the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels of the Ethiopian urban… Read more »
March 05, 2019
Africa: Ethiopia Reforms Aim to Increase Private Sector Participation in Economy
Ethiopia is implementing reforms to broaden the participation of the private sector in the country's economy as well as increase competitiveness as it seeks to create decent jobs… Read more »
March 04, 2019
Ethiopia: UN to Host Workshop On Sustainable Urban Development in Ethiopia
A multi-stakeholder capacity development workshop is planned for 6-8 March, 2019 to support the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels of the… Read more »
February 15, 2019
Ethiopia: Forum Focuses On Ethiopian Women's Health - Agrees There's Need to Increase Funding for Sector
The Economic Commission for Africa and the World Health Organization on Friday hosted a meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss women's health issues in Ethiopia. Read more »
January 17, 2019
Ethiopia: UN Entities Support Ethiopia's Quest for Policy Coherence for the SDGs
The United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Thursday… Read more »
December 19, 2018
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Digital Platform Guiding Investors to the Country Launched in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia's online investment guide, iGuide, which seeks to help investors discover opportunities in the country, business costs, key procedures and laws they may need to know… Read more »
December 18, 2018
Ethiopia: Digital Investment Guide to Ethiopia to Be Officially Unveiled On 19 December 2018
The electronic investment guide (iGuide) to Ethiopia is to be officially launched in United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa (UNCC) on 19 December 2018 in the presence of… Read more »
November 06, 2018
Africa: Africa Seeks to Make International Trade Cheaper, Faster and Easier At Addis Ababa Forum
African countries seeking to reduce the cost, time and complexity of interregional and international trade in goods and services will gather for the First African Forum for… Read more »
November 15, 2018
Africa: ECA and AUC to Host High-Level Digital Identification Meeting in Addis Ababa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) will on Sunday convene a high-level meeting on the need for Africa to embark on a digital… Read more »
November 13, 2018
Ethiopia: Vera Songwe Discusses Women's Empowerment With Ethiopia's New President
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Tuesday met with the new Ethiopian President, Sahle-Work Zewde, and discussed a number of issues, in… Read more »
October 05, 2018
Africa: Ambassador Sahlework Zewde Appointed First Female President of Ethiopia
In a historic move, Ethiopia's parliament has unanimously elected Ambassador Sahlework Zewde as the next President of Ethiopia, replacing outgoing president Mulatu Teshome, on… Read more »
October 01, 2018
Africa: Data Revolution Essential to Support Africa's Quest for Sustainable Development, Says Ethiopia's President
The success of the sustainable development agenda calls for a data revolution to support Africa's developmental endeavors at all levels, Ethiopian President Mr. Mulatu Teshome,… Read more »
September 04, 2018
Africa: Workshop On Mainstreaming and Implementing the Water-Energy Nexus for Sustainable Development in Africa Commences in Addis Ababa
A three-day workshop to discuss mainstreaming and implementing the water-energy nexus for sustainable development in Africa opened today in Addis Ababa. Read more »
May 31, 2018
Africa: Digital Trade in Africa Under Spotlight in Addis Ababa Conference
A two-day conference on "Digital Trade in Africa: Implications for Inclusion and Human Rights", opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with a high level panel discussion on the importance… Read more »
May 18, 2018
Africa: AfCFTA an Important Step Towards Building a Competitive Africa, Says Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
The African Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be shaped and implemented to enable Africa to create opportunities for its citizens; spur the continent's industrialization… Read more »
April 30, 2018
Africa: Addis Ababa to Host Ministerial Conference On the African Continental Free Trade Area
Preparations are underway for the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa… Read more »
April 23, 2018
Africa: Pomp and Fanfare As UN Staff in Ethiopia Celebrate Spanish Language Day
United Nations staff in Ethiopia on Monday celebrated the UN Spanish Language Day with much pomp and fanfare. Read more »