March 08, 2018
Africa: The UN Secretary-General's Message On International Women's Day
We are at a pivotal moment for women's rights. The historical and structural inequalities that have allowed oppression and discrimination to flourish are being exposed like never… Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day 2018 - Message From the Executive Secretary
Today on March 8th, 2018, we join the entire world, in celebrating the International Women's Day with the theme of "Time is Now: Rural and Urban activists transforming women's… Read more »
March 07, 2018
Africa: Africa Gunning for Smart Censuses Via Mobile Tech/Internet
By 2020, African countries will fully exploit mobile devices and the internet to conduct demographic and housing censuses more speedily and cost effectively, hence enhancing… Read more »
March 06, 2018
West Africa: Ecowas Quality Policy Workshop Agrees to Champion Mutual Recognition Agreements to Facilitate Trade and Industrialization
The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) organized… Read more »
Zambia: Harnessing the Power of Urbanization for Zambia's Development
"Considering the rapid growth of Zambia's cities and the reliance of the country on them for economic productivity, there is no choice but to give them a high priority in national… Read more »
Africa: ECA, Itfc Consider Joint Work in Africa
Cooperation for trade development in Africa was at the heart of discussions yesterday, at a meeting between Lilia Hachem Naas, Director of the ECA Office for North Africa and Eng.… Read more »
March 02, 2018
Africa: Strong Institutions Needed to Help Africa Navigate Climate Change, Says Ambassador Di-Aping
Africa needs stronger climate institutions if the continent is to successfully combat climate change, says former Group of 77 and China Chairman, Ambassador Lumumba Di-Aping of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Takes Steps to Integrate Land Governance Concerns in Agriculture
Senior officials from the Government, Ministry of Land Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, and the national commission on land reform (CONAREF) along with the national alliance of… Read more »
North Africa: UN and Development Partners Coordinate Actions for SDG Implementation in North Africa
Twenty-four UN organizations, international and funding institutions operating in North Africa agreed on a draft, joint road map to follow-up and support the implementation of the… Read more »
March 01, 2018
Africa: AU Reforms On Track, ECA's Vera Songwe Tells Unga President in Addis Ababa
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Thursday held closed door discussions with visiting United Nations General Assembly President, Miroslav… Read more »
February 28, 2018
Africa: In Tandem With ECA and Unctad, the Republic of Malawi Launches Its Electronic Investment Guide
The Malawi iGuide, an electronic investment platform, was developed by the Malawi Investment Trade Center (MICT) assisted by the ECA and UNCTAD acting in line with the United… Read more »
Africa: Migration and Sustainable Development Under Spotlight in Unga President Meeting With Eca
The United Nations General Assembly will between March and June organize high level meetings to discuss financing for development, peace and security, water for development, the… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia's Permanent Representative to ECA Presents Credentials to Songwe
The Gambia's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Sulayman Alieu Jack, who's also the Permanent Representative of his country to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa,… Read more »
February 27, 2018
Africa: Cfta, Migration & Illicit Financial Flows Discussed in Songwe's Meeting With African Ambassadors
Economic Commission for Africa's Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Tuesday met with African Ambassadors in Ethiopia for their 19th quarterly briefing which touched on a number… Read more »
February 26, 2018
Central Africa: The 'Douala Consensus' for an Economically Viable Central Africa Begins Bearing Fruits
The Douala Consensus, a clarion call made in September 2017 for the rapid diversification and industrialization of economies of countries across Central Africa, by ECA experts and… Read more »
February 23, 2018
Cameroon: ECA Initiative for Integrating Agenda 2063 and SDGs Taking Root in Cameroon
Yaounde, 23 Feb. 2018 (ECA) - Several mid and senior level officials serving across a broad range of ministerial departments in Cameroon have been reviewing their approach in… Read more »
February 22, 2018
West Africa: Niger's President Commends ECA's Quality Contribution in Ecowas March Towards Single Currency
The President of the Republic of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, Co-Chair of the Presidential Task Force on the Single Currency within the Economic Community of West African States… Read more »
February 16, 2018
Africa: Experts Urged to Rethink Development Planning in Africa
From the 1950s to date, a number of approaches to development planning have been adopted in relation with the various theoretical orientations of economic management. In light of… Read more »
February 15, 2018
Liberia: ECA Chief Congratulates Ellen Johnson Sirleaf On Winning African Leadership Prize
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Thursday congratulated former Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, for being named winner of the… Read more »
February 14, 2018
Africa: Supported By ECA and Unctad, Republic of the Congo Launches Its Iguide to Highlight Investment Opportunities
The electronic investment platform, the iGuide, developed by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with UNCTAD, was recently unveiled by the Investment… Read more »
February 09, 2018
Africa: East African Ministers Endorse Cooperation to Advance the AU Land Agenda
Ministers in charge of environment and natural resources management in East Africa have endorsed a cooperation partnership between the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and… Read more »
February 08, 2018
Africa: Uganda Urgently Needs to Move From Policy to Action to Achieve Road Safety - UN Report
The number of road traffic fatalities reported in Uganda has increased seven-fold over the past 25 years and 10 people die every day due to road traffic injuries, according to the… Read more »
Africa: Lots of Economic Benefits Could Come From Sport Tourism in Africa
Over the last two decades, there has been growing focus on sports tourism globally, involving travel for purposes of watching sports events, active participation in sports or… Read more »
February 06, 2018
Africa: Third African Trade Policy Centre Steering Committee Meeting
The 3rd Steering Committee Meeting (SCM) of the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) under its current 2016-2020 programme cycle took place in Marrakesh, Morocco from 14-15 February… Read more »
Central Africa: Experts Recommend Roadmap for Economic Diversification in Central Africa
Policymakers in Central Africa have been urged to establish platforms for public-private sector dialogue as one of the ways to enhance sustainable growth in the subregion. Read more »
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