United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Forum reflects on Ethiopian women health

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

The Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday hosted a meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss women’s health issues in Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa set to host Africa Business Health Forum

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

African leaders, ministers, CEOs including Aliko Dangote, and representatives from the African Union and United Nations are set to convene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the inaugural of Africa Business: Health Forum.

UN advices Africa to utilize untapped tourism potential

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018

By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Kigali, Rwanda – A study conducted commissioned by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) advices African countries to develop their tourism sector by utilizing readily available funds and developing new tourist attractions.

Disruptive technology set to enhance financial inclusion in Africa

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is collaborating with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) and Ant Financial (Ant) to promote digital financial inclusion in Africa, through investment and technical capacity building.

Agencies collaborate to boost intra-Africa trade

July 17, 2018October 24, 2018

By Omer Redi – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)have joined to boot intra-Africa trade.

UN agency invest $57 million to renovate Africa Hall

April 13, 2018April 23, 2018

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) launched a $56.9 million construction to renovate and modernize the historic Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

UN agency establishes African Corridor Management Alliance

February 15, 2017July 23, 2018NBE

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) is holding a meeting in collaboration with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group and other Corridor management Institutions (CMIs) to establish the African Corridor Management Alliance.