The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Japan represented by the Mission of Japan to…
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Experts highlight transparency in sovereign credit rating methodologies
African policymakers are stepping up calls for greater transparency and fairness in how global credit rating agencies assess sovereign risk,…
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Chinese language day celebrated in Ethiopia
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with China Embassy in Ethiopia and the Mission of China to the…
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Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world
By Pamela Coke-Hamilton – Seven years after the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and as countries…
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Africa urged to scale up development financing
The role of sub-regional multilateral development banks (MDBs) in advancing Africa’s development objectives took center stage during a high-level panel…
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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 Africa Centre…
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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 Ministerial Council…
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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 mission to…
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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 Nations Economic…
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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, and effectiveness.
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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 be fit…
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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 Development (COM2024)…
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