Countries implementing digital identity could unlock value equivalent to 3 to 7 percent of GDP, says statistics and data experts…
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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 on Monday…
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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 UN Economic…
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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, according to…
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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 in Harare…
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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 the Loss…
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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 the private…
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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 landmark Memorandum…
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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 of power…
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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 overhaul of…
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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 environment to…
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Infrastructure investment accelerates AfCFTA implementation
Africa should promote supportive policies and infrastructure development to attract green investment and boost trade through the African Continental Free…
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