November 01, 2017
Africa: Experts to Review the Fifth Edition of the African Governance Report (Agrv) 7th to 8th November 2017
The Macroeconomic Policy Division (MPD) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will on 7th to 8th November, 2017 convene an ad-hoc meeting of experts to review the fifth… Read more »
Africa: A Transformative Continental Free Trade Area Requires Inclusion of Women
A group of experts met in Addis Ababa for the 2017 edition of the continental workshop on trade and gender under the theme; "The role of regional economic communities in supporting… Read more »
October 31, 2017
Africa: Global Compact Consultative Meeting Agrees Africa Needs to Drive and Own Migration Narrative
The African Regional Consultative Meeting on the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration ended in Addis Ababa Friday evening with participants drawing some… Read more »
October 30, 2017
Africa: Implementation of the New Urban Agenda Gains Momentum in the African Region
Africa's urban transition is of an unprecedented scale and magnitude with profound implications for inclusive and sustainable growth, an Urban Breakfast held today in Addis Ababa… Read more »
October 27, 2017
Africa: Climate Information Crucial for Africa's Growth and Development, Says Murombedzi
Africa's growth and economic development depends heavily on climate sensitive sectors and its natural resources, raising the need for the continent to enhance investments in… Read more »
October 26, 2017
Africa: Infrastructure Deficit Remains a Major Challenge to Trade Facilitation
Speaking at the official opening of the 23rd Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) under the theme; "Trade Facilitation in Southern Africa: Bridging the… Read more »
Africa: ACPC's Murombedzi Urges Africa to Mainstream Climate Information Services Into Development Policies
Africa's core economic sectors are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate variability and change, says James Murombedzi, Officer in Charge of the Economic Commission for… Read more »
Africa: ECA Promoting Infrastructure Development for Africa's Industrialisation, Says Soteri
The Infrastructure and Industrialization Section of the Regional Integration and Trade Division of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) will on Tuesday October 31, 2017,… Read more »
Africa: UN Staff Saluted for Dedication and Commitment As They Celebrated Their Day
United Nations staff members in Ethiopia today gathered at the Economic Commission for Africa to celebrate UN Staff Day with a lot of activities, including live performances,… Read more »
Africa: Migration Can Contribute Immensely Towards Africa's Economic Growth, Says Hamdok
Migration has the potential of bringing significant contribution to economic growth and human development in Africa, says Mr. Abdalla Hamdok, Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief… Read more »
October 25, 2017
Africa: Idep Invites Debate On "What Transformative Agriculture for Africa's Future?"
IDEP) - Within the framework of the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) development seminar series, a high level round table dialogue on "What… Read more »
Africa: African Regional Consultative Meeting On the Global Compact On Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration Set for Addis
The African Regional Consultative Meeting on the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration opens in Addis Ababa Thursday. The meeting, which will be hosted by the… Read more »
October 23, 2017
Africa: Trade Liberalization Without Enhanced Production Is a Recipe for Disaster
Trade liberalization without enhanced production is a recipe for disaster, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Southern Africa regional director Said Adejumobi has observed. Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Minister Hails Proposed Commission of African Registrars General
The proposed Commission of African Registrars General is a welcome development that will ensure the advancement of Africa's civil registration agenda, Zimbabwe's Home Affairs… Read more »
October 20, 2017
Africa: Core Group Hones Wiser Knowledge Management and Influence Strategy
From the 19-20 October 2017, WISER core group of partners gathered at Amber Hotel in Nairobi to articulate a robust knowledge management and influence strategy to support WISER… Read more »
Africa: E-Learning Course On Economic Report On Africa 2017
This e-Learning course, based on the Economic report on Africa 2017 titled "Urbanization and Industrialization for Africa's Transformation" is finally here and starts on Monday… Read more »
Mauritania: ECA Capacity Building Effort in Mauritania Focuses On Livestock and SDG Related Statistics
The Economic Commission for Africa completed today a five-day mission in Nouakchott, to provide capacity-building support to Mauritanian statisticians in order to better calculate… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Rapid Urbanization Can Be a Driver of Industrialization
By 2035, half of Africa's population will be urban, compared to just one third in 1990. This rapid urbanization creates growing challenges in terms of infrastructure and services'… Read more »
October 19, 2017
Africa: Workshop to Validate the Draft Arab-Africa Fact Book
The Macroeconomic Policy Division of the ECA, in collaboration with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), will organize a Validation Workshop on the Draft… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Africa's Vital Civil Registration Systems Under Spotlight At Historic Zimbabwe Meeting
African Registrars General are meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for the first time to deliberate on how to improve civil registration as part of implementing the civil… Read more »
October 18, 2017
Africa: ECA Trains Economists in Rwanda On Economic Modelling
"Whenever negotiating complex economic agreements with uncertain outcomes, you need your own set of numbers, otherwise you may be in a weak position!" Read more »
October 17, 2017
Africa: Zimbabwe's Tobaiwa Mudede Advocates for African Registrars General Association
The task force meeting on the establishment of the Committee of African Registrars General opened here Tuesday with Zimbabwe's Registrar General, Tobaiwa Mudede, saying the meeting… Read more »
October 16, 2017
Africa: Task Force Meeting On Committee of African Registrars General Set for Victoria Falls
A task force meeting on the establishment of the Committee of African Registrars General begins Tuesday in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Read more »
Africa: Ad-Hoc Expert Group Meeting to Review a Study On Innovative Approaches to Financing the SDGs in Africa
The Macroeconomic Policy Division of the ECA is convening an Expert's Meeting to review the draft Report on "Innovative Approaches to Financing the Sustainable Development Goals… Read more »
October 10, 2017
Africa: Expert Group Meeting Onintegrating Urbanization in National Development Planning for Inclusive Cities
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