October 15, 2014
Morocco: Morocco Calls for African Solidarity and Progress
ADF's host government urges a new development approach for a new, emerging Africa Read more »
Africa: Private Equity Looks to African Investors
Africa's pension funds hold billions of dollars which could be invested for job creation and economic development. Read more »
October 14, 2014
Africa: Ninth African Development Forum (ADF IX) Statement by Carlos Lopes, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA
Excellency, Mr. Abdelilah Benkirane, representing our host country, the Kingdom of Morocco, Read more »
September 08, 2014
Africa: UN and AU Commit to Advance Business and Human Rights Agenda in Africa
The first African Forum on Business and Human Rights concluded today with a strong call for action to make business a force for improving human rights in Africa. At the meeting,… Read more »
August 06, 2014
Africa: African Forum On Post-2015 Provides Elements for Accountability
African stakeholders from the CSO spectrum represented by NGOs, women, youth and media organizations; as well as government representatives and the international community met in… Read more »
August 04, 2014
Africa: Cameroon Must Roar: at a 7% Minimum!
Cameroon has the resources for its industrialization and agricultural transformation. The economy's current annual growth of 4.9% does not reflect the full potential that lies in… Read more »
August 13, 2014
Africa: Obama Administration Pushes Forward On AGOA Renewal
Progress in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) made headlines at the US-Africa leaders Summit held this month in Washington DC. The Summit unveiled $14 billion in… Read more »
Africa: Experts to Validate the Communication and Advocacy Strategy for the Land Policy Initiative
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI) will organize an Experts' Group Meeting (EGM) to revise and validate the draft Communications and Advocacy Strategy of the organization. The… Read more »
August 07, 2014
Africa: US-Africa Business Forum Start of New Relationship
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Carlos Lopes joined African leaders and leading US and African CEOs at the US-Africa Business Forum… Read more »
July 01, 2014
Africa: Lopes Urges Leaders to Rethink Agricultural Policies
At the 25th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council Monday, Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa urged member states to seriously… Read more »
Africa: Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals: An Untapped Opportunity
Ever since the high tech generic drug production facility, Cinpharm-Cameroon, was set up, it is relatively easier for Cameroonians to have access to medicines. Now a low wage… Read more »
June 27, 2014
Africa: FAO and ECA Join Efforts in Fighting Hunger and Poverty
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Economic Commission… Read more »
June 03, 2014
Africa: Lopes Urges Leaders to Rethink Agricultural Policies
At the 25 th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council Monday, Carlos Lopes Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa urged member states to seriously… Read more »
June 09, 2014
Africa: Global Compact Reinforces Support for Local Action At Annual Local Network Forum
The UN Global Compact took a major step forward today in improving accountability and integrity measures of Global Compact Local Networks at the XII Annual Local Network Forum… Read more »
May 06, 2014
Africa: 2014 Economic Report On Africa to Be Launched in Addis Ababa
ECA's annual flagship report, the Economic Report on Africa, published in collaboration with the African Union Commission will be launched in Addis Ababa on 12 May 2014 at the UN… Read more »
April 03, 2014
Africa: Strong Political Commitment and Leadership Key to Curbing Illicit Financial Flows From Africa
Addressing the issue of, and curtailing, illicit financial flows to which Africa loses US$50bn a year require strong political commitment and leadership both on the African… Read more »
March 27, 2014
Africa: High Level Panel Discussion - 'Towards Eliminating Child Stunting for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa
WHAT: High-Level Panel Discussion "Towards Eliminating Child Stunting for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Africa". The event is open to media throughout. Read more »
March 20, 2014
Africa: ECA Supports Ethiopia's Climate Observation Network
On this day, the African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) granted the Ethiopian National Meteorological Agency (NMA) 23 computers to support the upgrading of the country's climate… Read more »
Africa: UN and Partners to Rally Around Africa's Integration and AU's Agenda 2063
Addis Ababa 20 March, 2014 (ECA) - The 15th Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism-Africa Africa will be held in Abuja, Nigeria from 28-30 March 2014 on the theme: UN… Read more »
March 08, 2014
Africa: African Finance and Economic Planning Ministers' Annual Conference Holds in Abuja From March 25
The Seventh Joint AU Conference of Ministers of Economy and Finance and ECA Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will be held on 25-30… 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 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 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 »
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 »