Harnessing data and frontier technologies for Africa’s economic transformation: forthcoming economic report calls for innovation-driven growth to accelerate structural transformation
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )While Africa has achieved steady economic growth in recent years, much of this progress has been driven by factor accumulation, capital and labour, rather than sustained productivity gains
Strengthening parliamentary capacity for AfCFTA implementation in Nigeria
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“The Role of Lawmakers in the National Implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement and its Associated Protocols in Nigeria.”
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Restore Dignity for Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Under the Spotlight Initiative 2.0, over 77,000 children and youth in and out of schools across 17 districts have been reached with interventions.
Eastern Africa outpaces continent in growth, but economic divergence clouds integration
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )A clear takeaway emerged: Eastern Africa is progressing—but not yet progressing together.
Powering tourism growth: ECA and São Tomé and Príncipe join forces to transform the sector with high-quality data
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )This strategic extension aims to cement national technical capacities for high-fidelity tourism data production.
Africa Business Forum 2026 calls for bold investments to finance Africa’s future through jobs and innovation
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Africa Business Forum 2026 concluded in Addis Ababa, Tuesday with a strong call for long-term, risk-tolerant investment to unlock Africa’s innovation potential and power inclusive, job-rich growth across the continent.
ECA sub-regional office for southern Africa transitions to clean energy with ground-breaking hybrid solar system
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Contract Close-Out Session marked the successful completion of a pioneering hybrid photovoltaic (PV) solar system at its Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) in Lusaka, Zambia.
Monitoring progress on the 'Yamoussoukro Decision' and the Single African Air Transport Market
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The three-day technical workshop aimed at strengthening Africa’s Civil Aviation Authorities by enhancing the capacity of national aviation specialists to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Namibia validates step-by-step guide for trading in goods under AfCFTA , paving way for inclusive continental market access
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Validation Workshop marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to translate AfCFTA commitments into practical, business-ready tools that support private sector participation in continental trade..
Achieving the Paris Agreement Goals: Our Race to the Top
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )On 12 December 2015, the world reached consensus on the Paris Agreement – our legally binding, universal treaty to combat climate catastrophe.