Africa needs to invest in robust statistics
Africa should urgently invest in robust data and statistical systems to accelerate sustainable development, the Director of the…
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Ministers discuss LAPSSET Corridor program progress
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the government of Kenya, recently hosted the fourth…
ECA concludes resilience, sustainable finance support in Egypt
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Office for North Africa concluded a five-day fact-finding & advisory services…
Fair-trade practices key for just energy transition in Africa
Africa needs transparent and fair-trade practices for a just energy transition, said Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary United…
Africa advised to monitor development strategies using technology
To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency,…
Africa told to unite for global financial architecture reform
African countries should with one voice, advocate for the reform of the global financial architecture for it to…
Home-made solutions steer Africa’s transition into inclusive economy
The 42nd meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic…
Digital ID unlocks Africa’s economic value – experts
Countries implementing digital identity could unlock value equivalent to 3 to 7 percent of GDP, says statistics and…
Africa Business Forum is held in Addis Ababa
By Woubishet Sisay – The seventh edition of the Africa Business Forum is held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia…
Zimbabwe set to host African finance ministers
Finance and economic planning ministers are set to gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, this month for the upcoming…
Global GDP growth to slow down to 2.4 percent
The global GDP growth is projected to slow from 2.7 percent in 2023 to 2.4 percent in 2024,…
Zimbabwe set to host 2024 ECA Conference of Ministers
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete, and Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube today…
Loss and Damage Fund vital to address climate change impact
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete, has commended COP27 for setting up…
PPP suggested to bridge Africa’s infrastructure development gap
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are crucial to closing the financing gap for infrastructure development in Africa, and governments and…
ECA, Shenzhen Transsion to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Ltd. (Transsion) have signed a…
Africa told to harness mineral reserves for economic transformation
Africa should harness its vast mineral reserves to drive economic transformation and accelerate sustainable development on the back…
UN agency calls for global financial system overhaul
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for an inclusive international tax system and an…
Africa urged to accelerate AfCFTA full implementation
Africa should accelerate the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area while creating a conducive business…
Infrastructure investment accelerates AfCFTA implementation
Africa should promote supportive policies and infrastructure development to attract green investment and boost trade through the African…
West Africa meeting focuses on informal sector
West African experts met in in Lomé, Togo this week to review the draft study report on the…
UN agency in Ethiopia celebrates Spanish Language Day
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with Spanish Speaking countries representatives celebrated Spanish Language Day…
African enterprises set to expand business engagements
The International Trade Centre (ITC) in close collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, United…
Rising poverty, inequalities threaten Sustainable Development Goals
Development experts have warned that persistent poverty and inequality are likely to undermine prosperity, peace and security in…
Young African girls innovating to tackle climate change
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – More than 50 young women engineers and innovators across the continent have developed…
Effective AfCFTA implementation will boost Africa’s economy
Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, has urged African nations to accelerate…
IGF calls for promotion of women representation in ICT
At the Internet Governance Forum’s (IGF) Women’s Summit being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week, a UN…
ECA calls for agricultural statistics use to improve food security
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) hosts a celebration for Africa Statistics Day 2022 on the theme…
Digital finance drives women’s economic empowerment in Africa
A new UN agency sponsored report reveals persistent barriers in the digital finance sector that limit women’s economic…
African Women Impact Fund to drive inclusive investment
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Standard Bank Group with other partners announced the African Women Impact…
ECA launches Francophone African journalists network
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launched a network for Francophone African journalists, dubbed “AfCFTA Media Network”,…