February 03, 2015
Africa: Project to Support Mainstreaming Land Governance in Eastern Africa to Be Launched in Djibouti
The Land Policy Initiative (LPI), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will launch the project "Improve… Read more »
Africa: Consultative Meeting Paves the Way for Collaboration Between the Land Policy Initiative and the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture
Representatives of the Land Policy Initiative (LPI) and the Rural Land Administration and Use Directorate (LAUD) of the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) engaged in a… Read more »
January 31, 2015
Africa: Senior UN Officials Pledge Ongoing Cooperation With Africa On All Fronts Vital
Addressing the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the start of what he called a "crucial year for global action to secure our global future," the United Nations… Read more »
January 30, 2015
North Africa: Unequal Access to Funding Aggravates Rural Women's Vulnerability in North Africa
Rural poverty is the main feature of poverty in North Africa and prevails mostly among women. Though rural women are key to the survival and management of the household, accessing… Read more »
January 15, 2015
Africa: Training of Experts From the Francophone Countries of Africa On the Improvement of the Quality of Civil Registration
Training of experts from the Francophone countries of Africa on the improvement of the quality of civil registration Read more »
January 10, 2015
Africa: Carlos Lopes in List of 100 Most Influential Africans for 2014
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Carlos Lopes, has been listed among Africa's 100 most influential people for 2014 by francophone newspaper,… Read more »
January 09, 2015
Africa: Carlos Lopes Makes Strong Push for Infrastructure Development
At the opening of the High-level Round Table on infrastructure and development, held in the context of the NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee, the Executive… Read more »
January 08, 2015
North Africa: ECA Sub-Regional Office in North Africa to Examine Agenda 2063 Implementation and Green Economy Strategies
From 3 to 6 March 2015, the ECA Sub-Regional Office for North Africa (SRO-NA) will hold its 30thIntergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) meeting on: "Implementing Agenda 2063 -… Read more »
January 06, 2015
Africa: The High Level Panel On Illicit Financial Flows From Africa to Launch Its Final Report
The High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa (HLP), chaired by former South African President Thabo Mbeki, will launch its final report on Sunday, February 1 2015 at… Read more »
West Africa: ECA Chief Stresses Debt Cancellation to Alleviate Suffering in Ebola-Affected Countries
In a statement delivered at the opening of the 26 th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Mr.… Read more »
Africa: ECA to Host Launch of 2014 Global Go to Think Tank Index Report On 4 February
On Wednesday, 4 February 2015 The UN Economic Commission for Africa will host the Launch of the 2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, as one of 80 organizations in 60 cities… Read more »
January 05, 2015
Africa: ECA to Host Launch of 2014 Global Go-to Think Tank Index Report
On Thursday, 22 January 2015 The UN Economic Commission for Africa will host the Launch of the 2014 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report, as one of 70 events taking place on the… Read more »
December 19, 2014
Africa: Retreat Provides Recommendations Towards Accelerating Africa's Regional Integration
Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 - 10 December 2014 - the Joint Secretariat Support Office (JSSO), convened a retreat, to deliberate on ways to strengthen the collaboration between… Read more »
December 18, 2014
Rwanda: Speech By Dr. Carlos Lopes, the Executive Secretary of ECA During the 12th Umushyikirano
Speech by Dr. Carlos Lopes, the Executive Secretary of ECA during the 12th Umushyikirano - Rwanda Annual National dialogue council delivered on 18 December 2014. Read more »
December 17, 2014
Africa: Africa Needs Reliable Statistics for Economic Planning and Development
Tunis, Tunisia African Statisticians have been urged to move on commitments to change the way data is produced for meaningful and evidence-based economic planning. The 8-12… Read more »
December 10, 2014
Africa: Experts Recommend Formalization of Zambia-Malawi-Mozambique Growth Triangle
Experts have recommended the formalization of the Zambia-Malawi-Mozambique Growth Triangle (ZMM-GT) by member States in the participating region. This was contained in an outcome… Read more »
Africa: ECA Report Examines Economic Impact of Ebola on Africa
While the Ebola outbreaks in both Nigeria and Senegal officially ended in October 2014 and both countries declared free of Ebola, a new United Nations Economic Commission for… Read more »
December 09, 2014
Africa: ECA Seeks to Increase APRM Effectiveness
The Capacity Development Division (CDD) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Centre for Eastern and Southern… Read more »
Rwanda: ECA Head Praises Rwanda for "Sailing Through Stormy Weather" to Attain Transformation
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa has said that countries that show resilience in transforming their economies cannot wait for "favourable winds". Read more »
December 08, 2014
Africa: Forum On African Statistical Development Convenes Ahead of Main Gathering of Experts
The sixth Forum on African Statistical Development (FASDEV VI) opened in Tunisia Monday, as part of various preparatory events leading to this week's meetings of the Statistical… Read more »
Africa: Statistics Forum Open Sessions Ahead of Statistical Committee Meeting
The sixth Forum on African Statistical Development (FASDEV VI) opened in Tunisia today as part of various preparatory events leading to this week's meetings of the Statistical… Read more »
December 07, 2014
Africa: Developed Countries Accused of Delaying Agreement On Climate Change
Lima, Peru, 05 December 2014 (UNECA) - Some civil society organizations present in Lima are accusing developed countries of not wanting an agreement on climate change, through a… Read more »
December 06, 2014
Africa: Forthcoming Economic Report On Africa to Tackle Trade and Industrialization
The 2015 edition of the Economic Report on Africa (ERA) is scheduled for release in March 2015 and will build on the key messages of the previous editions on industrialization and… Read more »
Central Africa: More Push Needed for the AU/Nepad Programme in Central Africa
The 2nd phase of the Common Indicative Programmed (CIP II) adopted in 2013 by partner institutions of the Sub-Regional Coordination Mechanism of the UN System's support for the… Read more »
December 05, 2014
Africa: Carlos Lopes Calls for Debt Cancellation for Ebola-Affected Countries
Speaking at the launch of the new ECA Report on the Socio-Economic Impacts of the Ebola Virus Disease on Africa, Mr. Lopes said, "We have life with Ebola; and in the aftermath of… Read more »
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