ECA's footprint in member states felt in policy, consensus-building and technical advisory services
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The Economic Commission for Africa’s footprint was visible in almost all member states during the past year and on the global stage where it helped to amplify Africa’s voice in the global arena.
Demand for training and learning for African member states exceeds expectations.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“We will launch the ECA School of Thought and Practice to provide a platform to learn from each other’s successes and failures, and the African Development Impact Forum to give member states a platform to discuss how to transform strategies into tangible
Quality statistics and sustainable funding critical for effective policymaking in Africa.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Africa faces immense challenges in adequate and skilled human capital to produce quality statistics for evidence-based policymaking”. Tinfissi-Joseph Ilboudo, ACS
Protect AfCFTA from becoming a bazaar for other continents- African youth admonish
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“The projected market size of 1.3 billion for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) should be protected from becoming a marketplace for other business entities from different continents.” Ahmed Bening Wiisichong, (PYU)
A pathway to greater regional food security through the AfCFTA
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, Africa accounted for 41% of the world’s undernourished population in 2023, up from 24% in 2000.
ECA’s Chief Economist calls on African experts to redefine a prosperous future for Africa
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“We stand at a crossroads,” Morsy said, highlighting the structural challenges facing Africa, including low levels of intra-African trade, persistent infrastructure gaps, and limited industrialization.
When Does the Journey End: Supporting Sudan's displaced populations.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Arriving at a site for displaced people is often the beginning of the journey as well as the end.
How AI helps farmers adapt to climate change: The story of AgriTech Analytics
Stories & Blogs ITC (Story )Smallholder farmers face growing climate challenges, but AgriTech Analytics is using AI-powered data and smart technology to help them build a more sustainable future.
US funding cuts threaten global health response, WHO chief warns.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide.
Secretary-General's Remarks at High-level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“Now the international community must show the same level of support to the Sudanese people in their moment of despair as the Sudanese people once showed to their neighbours in distress”. Said Antonio Guterres, Un Secretary General.