September 14, 2017
Africa: Peace and Security Crucial for Africa's Development Says Eca's Biha
The Economic Commission for Africa will continue to support African countries in their quest for inclusive growth and prosperity, in particular ensuring peace and security issues… Read more »
Uganda: ECA Calls Uganda to Make Industrial Policy More Effective
Kampala - Uganda 14 September 2017 (ECA)- In the last two decades, Uganda's economy has been performing impressively and has managed to reduce, by over half, the proportion of… Read more »
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Tackle Climate Change As Extreme Weather Catastrophes Mount
- There is greater urgency for climate action in light of the severity, frequency and rate of climate-related disruptions across the world and in Africa, Economic Commission for… Read more »
September 13, 2017
West Africa: Niger's Prime Minister Says Terrorism and Cross-Border Crime Remains a Challenge in the Sahel
The fight against terrorism and cross-border crime remains a major challenge for countries in the Sahel region, Niger's Prime Minister, Brigi Rafini, said Wednesday. Read more »
September 11, 2017
Africa: ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Biha to Attend Policy Dialogue On Conflict and Development in Niamey
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, arrived in Niger today for a three-day visit. Read more »
September 09, 2017
Africa: Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange Conference Set for Monday in Addis Ababa
The 6th Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX), an international initiative that aims to standardize and modernize mechanisms and processes for the exchange of statistical… Read more »
Africa: Development of an African Mineral Resource Classification System Now Underway
A pioneering initiative to set up an African Mineral Resource Classification (AMREC) system based on the United Nations Frameworks Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral… Read more »
Africa: Assisting African Countries Make the Most of Their Commodities Is Eca's Key Priority Says Karingi
Assisting African countries to make the most of their commodities, particularly in industrializing to promote growth, job creation and economic transformation is now a strategic… Read more »
Africa: 10th Session of the Committee On Regional Cooperation and Integration to Focus On Cfta Shared Gains
The 10th Session of the Committee on Regional Cooperation and Integration (CRCI10) will be held in Addis Ababa from October 31 to November 2, 2017 under the theme 'Implementation… Read more »
Chad: Vera Songwe Lauds Chad for Leading Terror Fight & Pledges Eca Support On Economic Front
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, on Thursday addressed a two-day round table meeting on financing Chad's National Development Plan… Read more »
September 08, 2017
Africa: West African Journalists Form Network to Advance Issues Concerning Region
Thirty West African journalists, specializing in economic, social and environmental development issues, on Thursday formed a network that will help them cover their beats well… Read more »
Madagascar: Industrialization for Stronger and More Inclusive Growth in Madagascar
The adoption of an ambitious industrial policy that focuses on spatial concentration, and in harmony with local industry and the sustainable development of natural resources is one… Read more »
Africa: ECA Strengthens Capacity in Eastern Africa Region to Better Plan for Energy Expansion
The UN Economic Commission for Africa has conducted a training to strengthen the energy financial planning capacity in Eastern Africa for energy supply expansion. Read more »
September 07, 2017
West Africa: ECA, UN Agencies & Partners Strategise On Strengthening Relations and Coordination Efforts in West Africa
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, is today hosting the Annual Meeting of the Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism (SRCM)… Read more »
Africa: ECA's Hamdok Lauds IGAD Efforts to Advance Peace and Security in the Region
Deputy Executive Secretary, Abdalla Hamdok of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), on Thursday praised the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for holding… Read more »
Niger: ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Expected in Niger Next Week
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, will be in Niger next week for meetings with top government officials to discuss matters of… Read more »
Niger: The Deputy Executive Secretary of the ECA Expected in Niger On Monday
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Giovanie Biha, will visit Niger from September 11 to 15, 2017. Read more »
September 06, 2017
Africa: Expert Meeting Kicks Off in Douala With Focus On Economic Diversification in Central Africa
The 33rd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts for Central Africa (ICE2017) kicked off on 26 September in Douala, Cameroon, under the theme, "Made in Central… Read more »
September 05, 2017
Ghana: Vera Songwe Receives Credentials From New Ghanaian and Mauritanian Ambassadors
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Ms. Vera Songwe, this week received credentials from the new Mauritania Ambassador to Ethiopia, the African Union… Read more »
September 04, 2017
Africa: ECA and Rome-Based UN Agencies Commit to Fighting Food Insecurity in Africa Under Shared Framework
Economic Commission for Africa's Executive Secretary Vera Songwe on Monday met with the principals of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP) and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Workshop to Focus On Mainstreaming Land Policy and Governance Into National Developmental Plan
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI), in partnership with the government of Rwanda, will on September 5, 2017, conduct a day-long national validation workshop for more than 20… Read more »
September 03, 2017
Africa: Historic Visit of AUC Chair to ECA Cements Pledge to Collaborate On Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030
The Executive Secretary of the ECA Ms. Vera Songwe received the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat as part of a longstanding commitment by both… Read more »
September 02, 2017
Africa: African Chambers of Commerce Discuss Private Sectors' Engagement and Opportunities in the CFTA
The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) in partnership with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce organized the 2017 African Prosperity Conference under the theme: The Continental… Read more »
Central Africa: ECA Praised for "Excellent Initiative" in Central Africa
Cameroon's minister of commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, has described the upcoming meeting of the Inter-Governmental Committee of Experts for Central Africa (ICE2017) as "an… Read more »
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Address Infrastructure Deficit in Africa, Says ECA's Mofor
Africa needs modern and sustainable infrastructure if the continent is to transform its economies and attain development aspirations as framed in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for… Read more »
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