Africa: Senegal Prepares to Host Regional Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area

The regional forum, taking place on 24 and 25 June in Dakar, Senegal will focus on issues related to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its… Read more »

Africa: Renewable Energy Leaders Gather in Rome to Launch New European Initiative for Africa's Sustainable Energy Future

Leaders representing the African and European renewable energy (RE) sector gathered in a closed-door event for the launch of renewAfrica, a new initiative aimed at boosting… Read more »

Africa: ECA and ITC Co-Organise Private Sector Workshop On the African Continental Free Trade Area (Afcfta) in Gambia

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) co-organised a Gambian Private Sector Workshop on the African Continental Free… Read more »

Africa: A Multi-Million Dollar Climate Research Programme Launched for Africa Through the Cr4d Initiative

The Climate Research for Development (CR4D) in Africa initiative today announced the first cohort of 21 young African scientists who will receive up to £100,000 each to carry… Read more »

Africa: Songwe Discusses Implementation of Belt and Road Initiative With Chinese Delegation

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Friday met with a delegation from China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and had… Read more »

Africa: Songwe and EU's Economic and Social Committee President Discuss Afcfta Benefits

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Friday met and discussed with a European Union delegation the role of non-state actors in ensuring the… Read more »

Africa: Songwe and Odinga Discuss Benefits of Fast-Tracking Africa's Transboundary Infrastructure

The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Vera Songwe, and the African Union's High Representative for Infrastructure Development, Raila Odinga, met in Addis… Read more »

Africa: Songwe, UN Heads of Agencies Discuss Need for Better Coordination and Delivery

Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Wednesday met with key heads of United Nations agencies in Ethiopia to discuss how the UN in the region… Read more »

Africa: Zambian National Consultative Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area Marks Start of Wider Stakeholder Consultation Process

The National Consultative Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) concluded on 24th May at Mulungushi Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. This marked the beginning of… Read more »

Africa: Idep and African Ambassadors Accredited to Senegal Celebrate Africa Day - What Sustainable Solutions to Forced Migration in Africa ?

In preparation for the celebration of the International Day of Africa, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) organized on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in… Read more »

Africa: Theme - "Refugees, Returnees, and Internally Displaced: Towards Sustainable Solutions to Forced Displacement in Africa"

As we approach the celebration of the Africa Day, the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) convenes, on May 23rd 2019, a high-level Conference-debate… Read more »

Africa: National Consultative Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area

ECA & AUC) - The Economic Commission for Africa Office for Southern Africa (ECA-SA) in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, African Union Commission… Read more »

Zambia: The Zambian National Consultative Forum On the African Continental Free Trade Area Starts On 23 May

MCTI, AUC, ECA & ATPC) - The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa Office for… Read more »

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 »

Angola: ECA Pledges Practical Support to Angola's Economic Reform

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has established three work streams aimed at supporting Angola on its sustainable development trajectory and macroeconomic reform agenda,… Read more »

Angola: ECA Seeks Reliable Energy Solutions for Angola

Reliable and cleaner supply of energy are critical for Angola's drive towards economic diversification and sustainable development, said the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic… Read more »

Africa: Experts Develop Draft Guidelines On Land, Ethnicity and Conflict in Africa

Experts from all regions of Africa have met from 6-11, May 2019 and developed guidelines to prevent and address land, ethnicity and conflict in Africa. The Guidelines are expected… Read more »

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 »

Africa: ECA Signs $28 Million Contract With Supplier to Commence Africa Hall Renovations

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday 2019 signed a contract with three companies for the multi-million dollar works to revamp the historic Africa Hall. The contract… Read more »

Africa: Public-Private Partnerships Crucial to Finance Development in Africa, Says Songwe

A three-day forum showcasing projects and approaches to people first Public-Private Partnerships and how the United Nations is working together as one to implement the 2030 Agenda… Read more »

Africa: West Africa's ICE Focuses On Demographic Dynamics for Sustainable Development in the Region

The 22nd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of senior officials and Experts (ICE) for West Africa opened in Liberia Wednesday under the theme; Demographic dynamics for… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia Welcomes the 22nd Meeting of the ICE On Demographic Dynamics for Sustainable Development in West Africa

The Sub-Regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Liberia launched today, in Robertsfield, Liberia,… Read more »

Africa: Congo Gears Towards Continental Trade Strategy

Various stakeholders of the Republic of Congo have called on their Government to improve the institutional framework conducive to transformation and economic growth, to benefit… Read more »

Africa: Capitalize On Blue Economy to Cash in On Africa's Free Trade Area - Government of Sao Tome Advised

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has reiterated its "availability and commitment" to work with the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on taking advantage of its Blue… Read more »

Africa: West African Experts Meet in Liberia to Discuss National Capacities for Monitoring and Evaluating the 2030 and 2063 Agendas

The Office for West Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Liberia, launched today in… Read more »