October 21, 2013
Africa: Evidence-Based Research Should Inform Position On Regional Integration - ECA
At a meeting of the Eighth Ordinary Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Trade this week, a Senior Official of the Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) has stressed… Read more »
October 12, 2013
Central Africa: ECA and Partners to Review Progress On African Union/Nepad Programme and Regional Integration in Central Africa
How much success has been achieved in implementing a wide range of African Union (AU) and NEPAD projects in Central Africa and what progress has been made in attaining regional… Read more »
October 08, 2013
North Africa: High Level Private Actors Call for the Establishment of a Maghreb Fund and 'Capital Account'
Financial integration is one of the structuring parameters of the projected Maghreb market, given the role it can play to boost and revitalize trade in goods and services, promote… Read more »
October 11, 2013
Africa: 14th Session of the Regional Coordination Mechanism to Be Held in November
The 14th Session of RCM-Africa is tentatively scheduled for 21-22 November 2013 at the UN Conference Centre (UNCC), in Addis Ababa, on the theme: "Agenda 2063". The choice of the… Read more »
October 07, 2013
Africa: Technical Experts to Consult On Implementating Boosting Intra-African Trade and the Continental Free Trade Area Initative
Technical experts to consult on implementing Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT) and the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) initiatives Read more »
October 05, 2013
Ethiopia: Experts to Meet On Monitoring and Evaluation for Aid for Trade Projects
As the lead organization for the project, "Facilitating Effective Integration of Developing Countries in the Global Economy through Aid for Trade Schemes", the Economic Commission… Read more »
October 04, 2013
Africa: Group of Ambassadors Hold 'The Path to Bali' Retreat
In the run-up to the 9th session of the WTO Ministerial Conference to be held in Bali early December 2013, more than 90 delegates of the African Group have gathered in Montreux… Read more »
October 01, 2013
Africa: Record Participation of African Governments Demonstrates Commitment to Rights Based Development in Region
- The African Regional Conference on Population and Development opened on Monday, 30 September commencing a four day intensive discussion of regional priorities fueled by expert… Read more »
October 03, 2013
Africa: Youth Set Out Priorities, Call for Fulfillment of Promises and More Investment
African youth have set out the priorities they said their governments should focus on as part of their youth programmes and called for actual fulfillment of promises on youth… Read more »
September 26, 2013
Africa: Youth Forum Concludes With Recommendations for Governments
The Youth Pre-event of the ICPD Beyond 2014 African Regional Conference on Population and Development which took place on 24 -25 September concluded with the adoption of various… Read more »
Africa: African CSOs Praise Governments, Seek More Action On Women's Rights
Civil society organizations in Africa commended governments on the continent for the progress made in improving socio-economic conditions of Africans, but urged them to do more to… Read more »
September 27, 2013
Africa: Youth Set Out Their Vision for Africa Beyond 2014
After two days of discussions and information sharing on key issues and challenges young people from across the African continent, young people have identified their priorities in… Read more »
September 25, 2013
Africa: 'Promises to Women, Girls Worldwide Still Unfulfilled'
An appeal has gone out to the world to invest more resources in young people and ensure their human rights in order to promote socio-economic development and growth. Read more »
September 19, 2013
Africa: 2013 Edition of African Economic Outlook to Be Launched in Addis Ababa
The 2013 African Economic Outlook report will be launched on September 26 in Addis Ababa. The annual report is jointly published by the United Nations Economic Commission for… Read more »
September 16, 2013
Africa: ECA Urges Countries to Cut High Cost of Trading to Grow Share of Global Business
African countries need to lower the cost of trading on the continent in order to increase their share of global market, said the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Read more »
Africa: Thabo Mbeki Will Chair High Level Meeting On Illicit Financial Flows in Maputo
The High Level Panel (HLP) on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, established by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union (AU) was inaugurated in February… Read more »
East Africa: IGAD Sustainable Tourism Master Plan to Enhance Regional Destination Competitiveness
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) will launch its Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP) as an instrumental blueprint to enhance regional integration in Eastern… Read more »
September 12, 2013
Africa: Bankers Urged to Remove Tarriff Barriers to Open Up New Market Opportunities
At the PTA Bank's 29th Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Abdalla Hamdok said the share of intra-African… Read more »
September 09, 2013
Madagascar: Third International Single Window Conference to Be Held in Madagascar
The African Alliance for e-Commerce (AACE) and the Malagasy Customs are organizing the 3rd International Single Window Conference and Exhibition from September 16 to 18 in… Read more »
August 27, 2013
Mauritania: ECA Executive Secretary, Carlos Lopes Pays Official Visit to Mauritania
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr. Carlos Lopes paid an official visit to Mauritania from August 24-27, where he engaged with President Mohamed Ould… Read more »
August 29, 2013
Africa: Addis Ababa Hosts Regional Services Sector Meeting From September 12-13
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the African Union and the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will from September 12 - 13 in Addis Ababa host an… Read more »
September 02, 2013
Africa: Consultative Meeting On African Corridor Management Alliance Starts in Addis Ababa On September 5
The ECA's African Trade Policy Center (ATPC), in conjunction with the African Corridor Management Alliance (ACMA), is organizing a meeting on the validation of the "ACMA Charter… Read more »
August 28, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: We Need Your Help on Illegal Capital Flight, Officials Ask Mbeki
Top Government officials, heads of Parliament as well as leaders of the civil society and the private sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they are eagerly… Read more »
August 22, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Thabo Mbeki to Lead Review On Illegal Money Outflows
How serious and complex is the problem of illicit financial flows from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), what are the key drivers of the flows, what are Government and other… Read more »
August 08, 2013
South Africa: Johannesburg to Host Meeting On Interface Between Mining and Manufacturing
Government officials and experts from several sectors of the South African economy are scheduled to meet in Johannesburg on Aug. 22 to discuss ways of expanding commodity-based… Read more »