Ethiopia expects $5 billion annually from tourism
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Ethiopia’s tourism could contribute over $5 billion annually to GDP, with international arrivals…
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Report calls for increased investment in climate adaptation
A new report today jointly launched the 2023 State of the Climate in Africa report at the 12th…
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 sustainable development report launched in New York
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African Development…
Zambia, Zimbabwe strengthening cross border trade
To enhance political will and strengthen the capacity of Member States to apply the AU Guidelines for the…
Africa told to protect its interest before engaging with outside world
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – African countries are told to protect their own interest as a continent by…
UN agency, partners reflect on Africa’s development priorities
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convened a meeting with partners on 19 October 2023 in Addis…
Africa needs $3 trillion to impliment nationally determined contributions
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The implementation of African Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) requires nearly $3 trillion, including…
Africa urged to harness green resources to boost energy security
Africa must swiftly harness its rich mineral and natural resources to drive a clean energy revolution and accelerate…
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…
Africa told to regulate credit rating agencies
Africa should develop regulatory mechanisms to supervise international credit rating agencies (CRAs) to avoid erroneous assessments that discourage…
UN agency partners with Ethiopian artists on a “Harmonious Change”
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has partnered with Ethiopian artists on a “harmonious change” themed mural…
Renewable energy investment key to drive Africa’s industrialisation, trade
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Africa should harness investment and tapping vast green energy resources to drive sustainable…
Tunis host meeting on Africa food security
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA )Office in North Africa held a dissemination workshop on the project…
UN agency supports Benin to develop AfCFTA national strategy
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through its Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, is supporting Benin…
UN agency provides integrated planning training to Lesotho offcials
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) trained officials from key government ministries during a four (4)…
Africa needs to allow free movement of people to catalyze trade
African countries should promote the free movement of people across their borders to boost intra-African trade, says the…
Meeting focuses on investment in electricity in Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the RES4Africa Foundation hosted a high-level public-private dialogue on…
Africa urged to build resilience against financial shocks
Experts call for urgent financing for African countries to help them build resilience against financial, health and climate…
African experts reflect on structural transformation in Africa
Practical and innovative ways are critical to accelerate inclusive economic transformation in Africa, said African experts who are…
Africa needs fresh commitment, investment to achieve SDGs
Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to…
Africa advised to undertake wide-ranging reforms
African countries should institute wide-ranging fiscal reforms to expedite sustainable recovery from multiple crises which have hindered industrialization…
UN agency affirms support for Ethiopia’s trade policy agenda
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) – a think tank with specialist expertise in African and international…
Businesses urged to own, drive AfCFTA Agreement
The private sector is recognized as an indispensable stakeholder in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), especially…
Addis Ababa to host African economy ministers summit
The 55th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and…
Transform challenges into opportunities, says UNECA boss
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) Acting Executive Secretary, Antonio Pedro, has called for the forging…
Partnerships secure meaningful connectivity in Africa
Internet access is pivotal to Africa’s economic and social transformation making it vital for governments to invest in…
How AfCFTA drives Africa’s industrialization
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will spur Africa’s industrialisation and deepen…
Ethiopia host geospatial information management for Africa meeting
The Economic Commission for Africa hosts the Eighth session of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for…
Historic Africa Hall set to become Africa’s heritage site
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) today launches renovation of the historic Africa Hall found in…