Africa: One Size Does Not Fit All for Central Banks' Role in Financing Development

"What is needed to make the most of central banks' potential in financing Africa's development in the post-2015 era? Read more »

Africa: After the Summit - Way Forward for African Think Tanks

For think tanks to demonstrate their relevance and value, they have to find a method that ensures financial sustainability to allow them to focus on pertinent research that leads… Read more »

Africa: Seventh Edition of Assessing Regional Integration Report to Consider Innovation and Competitiveness

Innovation and competitiveness experts have gathered in Addis Ababa from 21-22 April to review draft chapters of the 7th edition of the joint report on Assessing Regional… Read more »

Africa: ECA to Host Second Africa Think Tank Summit

The Economic Commission for Africa will host the Second Africa Think Tank Summit, on the theme, The Rise of Africa's Think Tanks - Practical Solutions to Practical Problems from… Read more »

Africa: Over Four in Five Say Economic Commission for Africa Research High Quality, Survey Finds

A March 2015 external independent service provider study found ECA knowledge products are perceived as high quality and effective with reliable and relevant policy ideas but that… Read more »

Central Africa: Harmonisation of Economic Communities in Central Africa - Experts Re-Engage

Experts in economic affairs and representatives of institutions working toward regional integration in Central Africa have begun meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon to review and validate… Read more »

Africa: Preliminary Results of Africa Regional Integration Index Presented to Ministers

The African Development Bank the African Union Commission (AUC) and Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) presented preliminary data on the Africa Regional Integration Index to the… Read more »

Africa: Oda Fragile, Unpredictable - Africa Must Fund Its Own Agendas

Adequate and predictable financing is indispensible for the successful implementation of development plans and strategies such as Agenda 2063. Read more »

Africa: Countries Urged to Mobilize Domestic Resources for Implementation of Agenda 2063

The need for African countries to mobilize domestic resources for the implementation of the Africa's Agenda 2063 is now widely accepted. Read more »

Africa: Quality Education As a Prerequisite to Develop the Youngest Africa

As Africa sets its vision to become an Integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena by 2063,… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Call for Increased Ownership and Continental Integration At the Conference of Ministers in Addis Ababa

Joint Press Release: Financing transformation, common Africa position, data revolution and private sector funding take centre stage Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Call for Ownership and Continental Integration

Financing transformation, common Africa position, data revolution and private sector funding take centre stage Read more »

Africa: Experts Endorse Financing for Development Document

Addis Ababa, 28 March 2015 (ECA-AUC) - Experts have endorsed the 'Financing for Development - Africa's perspectives' document and have called upon African negotiators to use the… Read more »

West Africa: Ebola - The Recovery Plans for the Economies of the Countries Affected At the Heart of the Discussions

The Minister of State for the Economy and Finance of Guinea, Mr. Mohamed Diaré, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Development Planning of Liberia, Mr. Mounir Siaplay and… Read more »

Africa: Heralding the Birth of Data By and for Africa

Addis Ababa, 29 March 2015 (AUC-ECA) - African governments should acknowledge open data provided by recognised communities as sources that complement the work of national… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Women Must "Grow Beyond the Micro"

Women are tired of being put in the context of 'micro this' and 'micro that. This stark reminder of the resolve of delegates at the recently held Women in Parliaments Global Forum… Read more »

Africa: Climate Change and Green Economy to Feature At Ministerial Meeting Side Events

Plans are underway at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to bring climate change to the fore of discussions during the ongoing seven-day Joint Conference of Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: Climate Change, Green Economy to Feature Prominently At African Ministerial Meeting Side Events

- Plans are underway at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to bring climate change to the fore of discussions during the ongoing seven-day Joint Conference of Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: Africa Now the Land of Opportunity, Experts Say

Addis Ababa, 26 March 2015 (AUC-ECA) - Africa must change the global narrative on its social and economic wellbeing, owing to its consistently positive performance in terms of… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders to Address the Economic Commission for Africa's Minister's Meeting.

Financing Africa’s transformation, regional integration, data revolution, Ebola and climate change to be discussed at the conference. Read more »

Africa: African Communities Want Answers, Not Bare Data

African communities want answers, not bare data, as to why, how and when their leaders make decisions that affect their day-to-day lives. And open data, is, therefore, only a means… Read more »

Africa: Towards a Continental Free Trade Area

2015 offers a historic opportunity for a major step to be taken towards the integration of the African continent. On 28th March, 2015, the Economic Commission for Africa will… Read more »

Africa: Integrating Africa's Priorities in the Post 2015 Development Agenda

Experts discussed the common African position on the Post 2015 Development Agenda at the Committee of Experts meeting organized ahead of the 2015 Conference of African Ministers of… Read more »

Africa: People First, Demand African Csos At Financing for Development Consultation

If African development and economic transformation are to succeed, international financial institutions (IFIs) and domestic policies must reform, stated African Civil Society… Read more »

West Africa: Restoring Ebola Affected Economies On Growth Rails

The Economic Commission for Africa jointly with the African Union Commission will organise a high-level meeting on Sunday 29 March 2015 to discuss the impact of Ebola on the… Read more »