A new report today jointly launched the 2023 State of the Climate in Africa report at the 12th Climate Change…
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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 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 Bank (AfDB),…
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Zambia, Zimbabwe strengthening cross border trade
To enhance political will and strengthen the capacity of Member States to apply the AU Guidelines for the Development of…
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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 properly planning…
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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 Ababa, Ethiopia…
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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 about $2.5…
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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 sustainable development…
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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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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 investment on…
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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 that translates…
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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 industrialization and…
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