UN economic commissions call for innovative finance to combat climate change
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )As countries battle multiple environmental, social and financial crises, experts have emphasized the need for innovative financing mechanisms to combat climate change and accelerate sustainable development.
ECA Releases Report to Propel Africa’s Progress Towards Agenda 2030 and 2063 Goals
Stories & Blogs ECA (Report )A report, "Towards Africa's Prosperity: Creating Conditions for Socially Inclusive, Environmentally Sustainable and Well-Governed Continent”, to assist African countries to accelerate and ensure the successful implementation of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063
Inaugurating Renovated Hall, Secretary-General Calls to ‘Renew Pledge to Work for People of Africa’
Stories & Blogs ECA (News )UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the inauguration of the renovated Africa Hall, in Addis Ababa on Monday 21 October 2024. It is an enormous pleasure to join all of you for this moment of history — in this house of history. I thank all o
Trade Policy Review: Malawi
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Malawi takes place on 9 and 11 October 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Malawi.
US gives USD 600,000 to strengthen trade expertise in developing economies and LDCs
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )The United States is contributing to finance training programmes aimed at enhancing the skills of government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).
African Social Security Systems Must Allow the Portability of Benefits Across Borders – ECA’s Gatete
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Africa’s second review of the Global Compact for Migration kicked off on Tuesday 9 October in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) with a focus on how to strengthen coordination, establish joint, regional frameworks to leverage migration as a driver of growth.
